New Zealand vs England 1st Test Day 3 Live Score Updates

New Zealand vs England 1st Test Day 3 Live Updates: Harry Brook will aim to continue his marathon knock with Ben Stokes as his partner, as five-down England aim to take lead against New Zealand on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. A fearless Brook slammed an unbeaten century to give England the upper hand in the game against an error-strewn Blackcaps on day two. At stumps Brook was 132 not out with the visitors recovering from 71 for 4 to be 319 for 5, trailing the hosts by 29 runs and with five wickets in hand. Captain Stokes was unbeaten on 37 after being dropped by Tom Latham on 30 -- New Zealand's sixth dropped catch and the third by their skipper. (Live Scorecard)

We are back for New Zealand's reply. The umpires and the players are out in the middle. Tom Latham and Devon Conway are the two openers for New Zealand. Chris Woakes has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

... THIRD INNINGS ...

Right then, with a scintillating batting display, the Kiwis have been put under the pump and it is all about how they react under pressure with the bat. England, bossing the game currently will aim to get quick wickets and prevent the Kiwis from making even the slightest bit of comeback. New Zealand are well and truly behind the eight ball and it will require the batting of the highest quality from the batters to surpass England's lead. Although, the batting conditions are pretty good as the deck has flattened out, but they will be up against an elevated English side. Stick around for New Zealand's reply with the bat.

But as deep as England bats, it only furthered New Zealand's frustration as Brydon Carse and Ben Stokes then formed an alliance adding brisk 40 runs with Carse being the