Broad's four-wicket haul fires England to verge of first Test win over New Zealand
Stuart Broad razed New Zealand's top order with a destructive opening spell on Saturday to put England on the verge of winning the first Test at Mount Maunganui.
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Broad magic puts England on brink of first test victory
England's Stuart Broad blitzed New Zealand's top order in a dazzling spell under the Bay Oval lights to leave the hosts reeling on 63 for five after the third day of the first test on Saturday, 331 runs shy of their unlikely victory target.
England dismissed for 374, New Zealand chase 394 for victory
England were dismissed in their second innings for 374 in the final session of the third day of the day-night first test against New Zealand on Saturday, setting their hosts a victory target of 394.
Blundell stands firm with half-century, New Zealand 238-8
:Tom Blundell scored a defiant half-century and frustrated England for an entire session as New Zealand reached 238 for eight at the dinner break on day two of the first pink ball test on Friday.
Brook half-century pushes England to 279-5
:Harry Brook quelled a New Zealand fightback by smashing a fast half-century to push England to 279 for five at the dinner break in the first day-night test in Mount Maunganui on Thursday.
England 134-2 as 'Bazball' pounds New Zealand on day one
Ben Duckett blasted a rapid-fire half-century as England raced to 134 for two at tea on day one of the first test against a New Zealand side that felt the full force of 'Bazball' early on at Mount Maunganui on Thursday.
Watch: Shubman Gill's 'Double Celebration' With India Teammates After Special Knock
On Wednesday, Shubman Gill entered an elite club of double centurions in the ODI. Gill scored a brilliant 208 as India held on to beat New Zealand by 12 runs in the first one-day international in Hyderabad on Wednesday despite a blistering century from Michael Bracewell. India looked to be coasting to victory with New Zealand in deep trouble at 131-6 while chasing 350 after opener Gill made just the 10th double hundred in ODI history.
Pacer Jamieson returns to New Zealand squad for England tests
Kyle Jamieson has been named in New Zealand's squad for the two-test series against England later this month as the fast bowler makes his return to the side for the first time since pulling out of the England tour last year due to injury.