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1st Test: Joe Root century leads England to victory over New Zealand at Lord's

Joe Root made a superb unbeaten century to masterfully guide England to an impressive five-wicket victory over New Zealand on a gloomy fourth morning of the first Test at Lord's on Sunday. Former captain Root became the 14th batsman to pass 10,000 Test runs and finished on 115 not out after sharing a sixth-wicket partnership of 120 with Ben Foakes, whose 32 not out was also crucial for England to reach their victory target of 277.

Root century leads England to victory over New Zealand at Lord's

LONDON : Joe Root made a superb unbeaten century to masterfully guide England to an impressive five-wicket victory over New Zealand on a gloomy fourth morning of the first test at Lord’s on Sunday.

Joe Root seals victory for England over New Zealand in first Test

Former captain Joe Root gave his successor Ben Stokes the perfect start to his reign at Lord’s, carrying England to victory with a match-winning century to seal the first LV= Insurance Test against New Zealand.

England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Joe Root Key As England Look To Win Series Opener

England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: England will look to wrap up the first Test against New Zealand on Day 4 at the Lord's Cricket Ground as they are just 61 runs away from the target with five wickets in hand. Joe Root is currently unbeaten on 77 and along with Ben Foakes he will look to give England a solid start. On Day 3, England were in a commanding position. n their chase of 277 despite a flurry of wickets early in their innings. England finished the day at 216/5. needing 61 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Root reached his half-century not long after Kyle Jamieson bagged his fourth wicket as Ben Stokes fell for 54 on Day 3 of the first Test. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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The ongoing first Test between England and New Zealand has had its ebbs and flows and on stumps on Day 3. It was the hosts who have the upper hand as they are just 61 runs away from registering victory at the Lord's Cricket Ground to go 1-0 up in the three-match series. Joe Root (77*) and Ben Foakes (9*) are currently unbeaten for England. However, it was skipper Ben Stokes who led England's fight back after the side were left reeling at 69/4 in the 17th over, chasing 277.

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1st Test: Joe Root century leads England to victory over New Zealand at Lord's

Root century leads England to victory over New Zealand at Lord's

Joe Root seals victory for England over New Zealand in first Test

England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Day 4 Live Score Updates: Joe Root Key As England Look To Win Series Opener

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England eyeing Lord's win as Root and Stokes lead fightback

Joe Root shines and Ben Stokes gets reprieve as England reach strong position

Stokes and Root leave New Zealand opener on a knife edge