England v New Zealand: second Test, day two – as it happened
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England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Score: Will Young, Tom Latham Provide New Zealand Cautious Start
ENG vs NZ, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Updates: Tom Latham and Will Young have provided a cautious start to New Zealand after the visitors were asked to bat first by England in the ongoing second Test at Trent Bridge. Earlier, England won the toss and elected to bowl against New Zealand in the second Test at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham. England took a 1-0 lead in the series, courtesy of Joe Root's ton in the second innings, and some fine bowling performance from debutant Matthew Potts. The Durham pacer took seven wickets in the match, while veteran pacer James Anderson and Stuart Broad also enjoyed their time in the middle after being recalled to the side. New Zealand, on the other hand, had made a strong comeback in the second innings, after being bowled out for a paltry total of 131. Kiwis, however, will miss skipper Kane Williamson, who tested positive for Covid on the eve of the second Test. Tom Latham will lead the team in his absence. Meanwhile, Colin de Grandhomme will also miss the game due to an injury. (LIVE SCORECARD)
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.
Watch: Day three of England-NZ 1st Test witnesses hilarious repeat of 2019 WC final
Ben Stokes and went for a boundary, which had costed New Zealand the trophy. In the 42nd over of England's second innings, Joe Root played a pull towards the mid-wicket area and tried to get a quick single, with Root at the other end. While running, the ball deflected off Stokes's bat and the ball changed its course yet again. Despite that, the batters did not run for the single.
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: Crazy Co-Incidence As Ben Stokes, Trent Boult Involved In 2019 World Cup Final Deja Vu
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.
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.
Joe Root shines and Ben Stokes gets reprieve as England reach strong position
Joe Root played a classy innings while Ben Stokes was handed a reprieve as England moved into a dominant position on day three, chasing 277, in the first LV= Insurance Test match against New Zealand at Lord’s.