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"Oh My Broad": New Zealand Lose 3 Wickets In 3 Balls After 195-Run Stand vs England On 1st Test, Day 3

In the ongoing first Test against New Zealand at Lord's Cricket Ground, England entered Day 3 chasing the leather as the visitors had a lead of more than 200 with Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell firmly standing their ground. In the very first over of the day, Mitchell brought up his century and it seemed like England were in for a long day with the ball. However, Stuart Broad showed his experience and he led England's fightback in the 84th over of the innings.

England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell Look To Extend New Zealand's Lead

England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell will look to extend New Zealand's lead on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against England at Lord's Cricket Ground. The duo has so far put up a partnership of 180 runs for the fifth wicket and they would look to continue from where they left off on Day 2. Currently, Mitchell and Blundell are unbeaten on 97 and 90, respectively, as New Zealand managed to take a 227-run lead heading into Day 3. Earlier, Matthew Potts struck twice shortly after New Zealand wiped out England's slender first-innings lead, as he sent Kane Williamson and Tom Latham packing. Earlier, England took a narrow 9-run lead as they were bowled out for 141 on Day 2. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell Unbeaten Stand Puts New Zealand In Driving Seat Against England

Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell were both eyeing coveted hundreds at Lord's after batting New Zealand into a commanding position on Friday's second day of the first Test against England. In a match where bowlers on both sides had previously been on top, the pair's unbroken partnership of 180 took the World Test champions to 236 for four in their second innings at stumps, a lead of 227, after they had come together with New Zealand in trouble at 56 for four.

Wasim Jaffer's Savage Tweet After 17 Wickets Fall On Day 1 Of England vs New Zealand Lord's Test

The 1st England vs New Zealand Test got off to a frenetic start, with New Zealand bowled out for 132 after opting to bat and then England reduced to 116/7 at Stumps on Day 1 at Lord's. Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer made note of the rapid fall of wickets and put out a witty tweet, drawing a comparison to how Indian pitches come under criticism when wickets tumble. "When 17 wkts fall in a day at Lord's, talk is about skills of the bowlers. When 17 wkts fall in a day at Ahmedabad, talk is about conditions," he tweeted, along with a meme featuring Salman Khan from the song "Character Dheela" from his movie "Ready".

England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates: Stuart Broad, Ben Foakes Look To Help England Take Lead

England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates: England will resume Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against New Zealand with the hopes of showing some resistance with the bat and taking lead to put the visitors on backfoot. Currently, Ben Foakes and Stuart Broad are present at the crease for the hosts. On Day 1, England had bundled out New Zealand for 132 with James Anderson and Matthew Potts taking two wickets each. England then showed some resistance with the bat and they were 92/2 in the 29th over. However, England lost five wickets in a jiffy and the side were reduced to 100/7. (LIVE SCORECARD)

"I Feel Your Pain": David Warner's Hilarious Post After Stuart Broad Dismisses Devon Conway On Day 1 Of England vs New Zealand 1st Test

Ben Stokes' reign as England Test skipper got off to a blistering start as their pacers bulldozed the New Zealand batting line-up on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test at Lord's. James Anderson and Stuart Broad were recalled to the side after missing the Test series in West Indies earlier this year. The veteran pairing did not disappoint as Anderson got the ball rolling at the 'Mecca of cricket' with the wickets of Kiwi openers Will Young and Tom Latham, respectively.

Matthew Potts Promises England Will Keep "Throwing Punches" Against New Zealand

Matthew Potts promised England would continue to "throw punches" after 17 wickets fell on a remarkable opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on Thursday. Durham quick Potts, given a Test debut after an injury crisis ruled out several fast bowlers, had a day to remember as he outshone England greats James Anderson and Stuart Broad by taking four wickets for 13 runs as New Zealand were skittled out for just 132.

ENG vs NZ, 1st Test, Day 1: Matthew Potts Stars On England Debut But New Zealand Fight Back With 7 Wickets

England debutant Matthew Potts took four wickets against New Zealand only for the hosts to collapse as well on the opening day of the first Test at Lord's on Thursday. The World Test champions were dismissed for 132 before England, in the first of this three-match series, slumped to 116-7 by stumps. Pre-match, there had been talk of England making a fresh start under new Test captain Ben Stokes and recently-appointed red-ball coach Brendon McCullum, the former New Zealand skipper.

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"Oh My Broad": New Zealand Lose 3 Wickets In 3 Balls After 195-Run Stand vs England On 1st Test, Day 3

England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell Look To Extend New Zealand's Lead

Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell Unbeaten Stand Puts New Zealand In Driving Seat Against England

Wasim Jaffer's Savage Tweet After 17 Wickets Fall On Day 1 Of England vs New Zealand Lord's Test

England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates: Stuart Broad, Ben Foakes Look To Help England Take Lead

"I Feel Your Pain": David Warner's Hilarious Post After Stuart Broad Dismisses Devon Conway On Day 1 Of England vs New Zealand 1st Test

Matthew Potts Promises England Will Keep "Throwing Punches" Against New Zealand

ENG vs NZ, 1st Test, Day 1: Matthew Potts Stars On England Debut But New Zealand Fight Back With 7 Wickets