New Zealand's Jamieson says Root holds the key to England series
New Zealand paceman Kyle Jamieson said the tourists were making fresh plans to combat star batsman Joe Root as they bid to draw level in their three-Test series away to England.
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"Above Everyone...": Ex-BCCI Selector Says Joe Root is "Far Ahead" Of Virat Kohli, Steve Smith And Kane Williamson
Joe Root is the toast of the cricket world right now after becoming only the 14th batter to score over 10,000 runs in Tests. He became just the second England batter after Alastair Cook to score 10,000 Test runs during a match-winning hundred against New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday. The 31-year-old Yorkshireman's typically composed 115 not out took England, who had been faltering at 69 for four, to a target of 277 and a five-wicket victory over the World Test champions with more than a day to spare.
Ben Stokes reprieve hands England a lifeline in first Test against New Zealand
Ben Stokes was handed a reprieve and England a lifeline as the hosts reached 99 for four at tea in their pursuit of 277 to win the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s.
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)
Watch: "That Is Dumb, Pathetic", Michael Vaughan Tears Into England Batter After His Dismissal
The ongoing first Test between England and New Zealand has swung like a pendulum to-and-fro. But, by the time, stumps were called on Day 3, it was England that held the advantage as they were just 61 runs away from going 1-0 up in the series. Joe Root and Ben Stokes led England's fight back in the fourth innings after being a set a target of 277. However, initially, it was New Zealand that were on top after reducing England to 69/4 in the 20th over.
England vs New Zealand 1st Test: Joe Root’s unbeaten 77 steers England closer to winning target
Joe Root hit an unbeaten 77 to steer England to within 61 runs of victory in the first Test while New Zealand require five wickets as the contest remained intriguingly poised at the end of a tense third day at Lords. England were 216-5 at close, chasing a target of 277 after dismissing New Zealand for 285 before lunch on Saturday. Root, no longer incumbered by the captaincy, was at his imperious best as he took away the early advantage from the tourists, who had England teetering at 69-4 before tea when seamer Kyle Jamieson made early breakthroughs. Root and his successor Ben Stokes put together a 90-run partnership to turn the tide with the new skipper scoring 54 before being caught behind – the only wicket to fall after tea.
England eyeing Lord's win as Root and Stokes lead fightback
England's victory hopes remain very much alive in the first LV= Insurance Test after Joe Root and Ben Stokes revived their side on day three of an absorbing Lord's clash against New Zealand.
Stokes and Root leave New Zealand opener on a knife edge
England captain Ben Stokes and predecessor Joe Root led a thrilling rally on Saturday to set up a dramatic finish to the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.