England vs New Zealand 1st Test Day 2, Live Score Updates

New Zealand vs England 1st Test Day 2 Live Updates:England ended Day 1 of the first Test against New Zealand on a dominating note as the hosts are struggling at 37/3 and are trailing by 288 runs. Top knocks from Harry Brook (89) and Ben Duckett (84) guided England to a huge total before the team declared at 325/9 against New Zealand on Day 1 of the first Test on Thursday. Apart from them, Ollie Pope also smashed 42 runs and helped his side dominate the hosts. Later, James Anderson led the bowling unit as he scalped two wickets while Ollie Robinson took one. New Zealand finished at 37/3 at stumps with Devon Conway (17*) and Neil Wagner (4*) standing unbeaten at the crease. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Right then, a total of 362 runs were scored in 76.2 overs on the first day and 12 wickets fell as well. England continued to play aggressively with the bat and notched up 325 runs in less than two and a half sessions. The decision to then declare was a welcome one and they have got the hosts firmly pushed back on the ropes. Will New Zealand fight their way back into the contest early on Day 2? We shall find out. Day 2 will begin on Friday at 6.30 am IST (1 am GMT) and it sure looks to be an exciting one. You can though join us a lot earlier for the build-up as well. Cheers!

New Zealand will be a bit disappointed with their efforts on the whole as they gave away far too many easy runs with the ball and then, they weren't positive enough with the bat late in the day. Tom Latham got out early playing a poor shot and then Devon Conway and Kane Williamson tried to build a stand. Neither of them ever looked in control and soon after, Williamson fell. Henry Nicholls came in and got out early as well, leaving Conway stranded on one end with the