ENG vs NZ Highlights, 1st Test Day 4: England beat New Zealand by 115 runs to win Lord's Test
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ENG vs NZ Highlights, 1st Test Day 4: England beat New Zealand by 115 runs to win Lord's Test

ENG vs NZ Highlights, 1st Test Day 4: England secured a convincing 115-run win over New Zealand before lunch on the fourth day of the opening Test at Lord's on Sunday, handing Ben Stokes' side a perfect start to their home summer and a winning beginning to the latest phase of the "Bazball" era.

Set a challenging target of 254, New Zealand resumed the day on 55/5 but never looked capable of mounting a comeback. England's bowlers quickly finished the job, taking the remaining five wickets within the first session to bowl the visitors out for 138.

Fast bowler Gus Atkinson led the charge with outstanding figures of 5/30, the best by an England bowler in the match. The Lord's pitch continued to favour seamers throughout the contest, with 24 wickets falling either bowled or lbw. Remarkably, not a single delivery was sent down by a spinner during the Test.

Glenn Phillips provided the lone bright spot for New Zealand with an unbeaten 44, ending as the tourists' highest scorer in what was otherwise a disappointing performance with the bat.

The series opener carried added significance for England following their difficult Ashes campaign in Australia, where they suffered a 4-1 defeat. That tour was overshadowed by criticism of the team's preparation, tactical decisions and reports concerning off-field conduct, placing additional scrutiny on the leadership group of captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum.

Early selection decisions for this refreshed version of "Bazball" paid immediate dividends. Opener Emilio Gay justified his inclusion by producing the highest individual score of the match, making 57 in England's second innings, while returning seamer Ollie Robinson starred with the ball.

Robinson finished with seven wickets across the Test, claiming 5/39 in the first innings and adding 2/38 in the second to play a crucial role in England's victory.

England now head across London with momentum firmly on their side as they prepare for the second Test of the three-match series at The Oval, which begins on June 17.
23:02 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 19/1 (7.1 overs)
0
Overs7.1
Score19 - 1

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, Sways it down the leg side, Devon Conway leaves it alone.

23:01 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 19/1 (6.6 overs)
Score after 7 overs 19 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
410100
  • Kane Williamson 12 (25)
  • Devon Conway 5 (15)
Josh Tongue1-0-6-0
0
Overs6.6
Score19 - 1

Josh Tongue to Kane Williamson, Good length, outside off, Kane Williamson shoulders arms at it.

23:00 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 19/1 (6.5 overs)
0
Overs6.5
Score19 - 1

Josh Tongue to Kane Williamson, Too full, swinging in, on off. Kane Williamson taps it to the mid off fielder.

22:59 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 19/1 (6.4 overs)
1
Overs6.4
Score19 - 1

Josh Tongue to Devon Conway, Hard length, angling in, on off. Devon Conway hops a bit and taps it to wide of mid off for a quick single.

22:58 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 18/1 (6.3 overs)
0
Overs6.3
Score18 - 1

Josh Tongue to Devon Conway, Back of a length, outside off, Devon Conway reads it well and leaves it alone towards the keeper.

22:58 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 18/1 (6.2 overs)
1
Overs6.2
Score18 - 1

Josh Tongue to Kane Williamson, Hard length, on middle, Kane Williamson knocks it to mid on for a single.

22:57 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 17/1 (6.1 overs)
4
Overs6.1
Score17 - 1

Josh Tongue to Kane Williamson, FOUR! That's a fine-looking shot from Kane Williamson! Much fuller, outside off, Kane Williamson leans on and cracks a drive through wide of mid off for a boundary.

22:57 (IST) Jun 05

Time for some extra pace as Josh Tongue comes in to replace Gus Atkinson.

22:56 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 13/1 (5.6 overs)
Score after 6 overs 13 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
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  • Devon Conway 4 (13)
  • Kane Williamson 7 (21)
Ollie Robinson3-1-5-0
0
Overs5.6
Score13 - 1

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, Too full, outside off, Devon Conway looks to drive it but misces it to the mid on fielder.

22:55 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 13/1 (5.5 overs)
0
Overs5.5
Score13 - 1

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, Slightly shorter and it bounces extra. Devon Conway is caught by surprise as he fails to bring his bat down and gets a blow on his body.

22:55 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 13/1 (5.4 overs)
0
Overs5.4
Score13 - 1

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, Slows it up, outside off, Devon Conway leaves the harmless delivery.

22:54 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 13/1 (5.3 overs)
0
Overs5.3
Score13 - 1

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, Sways it down the leg side, Devon Conway looks to flick it but misses.

22:53 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 13/1 (5.2 overs)
0
Overs5.2
Score13 - 1

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, Angling in, a tad fuller, on off. Devon Conway blocks it to mid off.

22:53 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 13/1 (5.1 overs)
0
Overs5.1
Score13 - 1

Ollie Robinson to Devon Conway, Beaten! Hard length, outside off, holds the line. Devon Conway looks to block it but misses.

22:52 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 13/1 (4.6 overs)
Score after 5 overs 13 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
000020
  • Kane Williamson 7 (21)
  • Devon Conway 4 (7)
Gus Atkinson3-0-7-1
0
Overs4.6
Score13 - 1

Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Dug into the surface, around off, jags back in sharply. Kane Williamson drops his hands, offering no shot but takes a hit on the thigh pad.

22:51 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 13/1 (4.5 overs)
2
Overs4.5
Score13 - 1

Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Edgy! Hard length and on middle, straightens after hitting the deck. Kane Williamson gets turned around as he looks to play. Gets an outside edge that goes through point for a brace.

22:50 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 11/1 (4.4 overs)
0
Overs4.4
Score11 - 1

Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Much fuller and on off, Kane Williamson gets forward and blocks it out.

22:50 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 11/1 (4.3 overs)
0
Overs4.3
Score11 - 1

Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Short of a length and on off, Kane Williamson stays back and keeps it out to the off side.

22:49 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 11/1 (4.2 overs)
0
Overs4.2
Score11 - 1

Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, On a length and on middle, Kane Williamson pats it down the pitch.

22:49 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 11/1 (4.1 overs)
0
Overs4.1
Score11 - 1

Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Back of a length and on middle, Kane Williamson stays back and turns it past short leg.

22:46 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 11/1 (3.6 overs)
Score after 4 overs 11 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
000021(1LB)
  • Kane Williamson 5 (15)
  • Devon Conway 4 (7)
Ollie Robinson2-0-5-0
1lb
Overs3.6
Score11 - 1

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, Big shout for LBW, but turned down! Nagging length from Ollie Robinson, on middle, angling in sharply. Kane Williamson takes a couple of steps out and looks to play at it, but misses and gets hit on the pads. Ben Stokes has a chat with his bowler and keeper before taking the review very late. UlraEdge confirms no bat involved and Ball Tracking shows it is missing leg. Review lost!

22:46 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 10/1 (3.5 overs)
2
Overs3.5
Score10 - 1

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, Pitched up and on middle, Kane Williamson tucks it through square leg for a brace.

22:45 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 8/1 (3.4 overs)
0
Overs3.4
Score8 - 1

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, Another close leave! Back of a length and around off, jags back in, Kane Williamson decides to leave it very late as the ball once again misses the off pole by a couple of inches.

22:44 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 8/1 (3.3 overs)
0
Overs3.3
Score8 - 1

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, On a length and on middle, Kane Williamson pats it down to mid on.

22:44 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 8/1 (3.2 overs)
0
Overs3.2
Score8 - 1

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, Well bowled! Touch fuller and on middle and off, straightens a bit, Kane Williamson is forced to play at it due to the line but gets beaten on the outside edge.

22:43 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 8/1 (3.1 overs)
0
Overs3.1
Score8 - 1

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, Brave leave! Good length and just around off, nips back in a long way, Kane Williamson trusts his judgment and lets it go as the ball brushes past the off pole. Too close for comfort.

22:42 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 8/1 (2.6 overs)
Score after 3 overs 8 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
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  • Devon Conway 4 (7)
  • Kane Williamson 3 (9)
Gus Atkinson2-0-5-1
0
Overs2.6
Score8 - 1

Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, A beauty to end the over! Gus Atkinson lands this on a hard length and on middle and off, gets it to hold its line. Devon Conway is squared up, trying to play at that as the ball zips past the outside edge yet again.

22:42 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 8/1 (2.5 overs)
0
Overs2.5
Score8 - 1

Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, Back of a length and well outside off, Devon Conway makes an easy leave.

22:41 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 8/1 (2.4 overs)
0
Overs2.4
Score8 - 1

Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, Short of a length and around off, Devon Conway leaves it alone.

22:40 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 8/1 (2.3 overs)
0
Overs2.3
Score8 - 1

Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, Pitched up and on off, Devon Conway goes for the drive again but gets an outside edge along the ground towards gully. Bottom hand came off once again, and it has been an issue for Conway in recent times.

22:40 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 8/1 (2.2 overs)
4
Overs2.2
Score8 - 1

Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, FOUR! Streaky! A fuller delivery, just around off. Devon Conway throws his hands at but his bottom hand comes off the bat. It gets sliced off the outer half of the bat through point for a boundary.

22:39 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 4/1 (2.1 overs)
0
Overs2.1
Score4 - 1

Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, Play and a miss! Good length and on off, shapes away a touch, Devon Conway gets drawn into a defensive stroke but gets beaten on the outside edge.

22:38 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 4/1 (1.6 overs)
Score after 2 overs 4 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
020001(1NB)0
  • Kane Williamson 3 (9)
  • Devon Conway 0 (1)
Ollie Robinson1-0-3-0
0
Overs1.6
Score4 - 1

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, Pitched up, on middle, angling in, Kane Williamson steps across and drills it to mid on. He has a look at the bottom of the bat, as many of the batters have done in this game.

22:38 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 4/1 (1.6 overs)
1nb
Overs1.6
Score4 - 1

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, Absolute peach! Ollie Robinson hits the length hard and on off, threatens to angle in but holds its line, Kane Williamson has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge. Well, it would not have mattered even if he edged it, as the umpire called a NO BALL for overstepping.

22:36 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 3/1 (1.5 overs)
0
Overs1.5
Score3 - 1

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, angling in again, Kane Williamson is solid in his defense.

22:35 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 3/1 (1.4 overs)
0
Overs1.4
Score3 - 1

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, One out, one in from Ollie Robinson! He goes a bit fuller and on middle, gets it to shape back in now, Kane Williamson watches it well and blocks it out.

22:35 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 3/1 (1.3 overs)
0
Overs1.3
Score3 - 1

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, Back of a length and in the channel outside off, gets it to shape away, Kane Williamson plays well inside he line of it as the ball goes through to the keeper.

22:34 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 3/1 (1.2 overs)
2
Overs1.2
Score3 - 1

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, On a length and around off, Kane Williamson opens the bat face and guides it through point for a couple of runs.

22:33 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 1/1 (1.1 overs)
0
Overs1.1
Score1 - 1

Ollie Robinson to Kane Williamson, Ollie Robinson begins with a full delivery, on off, shapes in, Kane Williamson strides out and steers it towards point. Conway wants the run but he is sent back.

22:33 (IST) Jun 05

It will be Ollie Robinson to operate from the other end.

22:32 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 1/1 (0.6 overs)
Score after 1 over 1 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
000(W)010
  • Devon Conway 0 (1)
  • Kane Williamson 1 (2)
Gus Atkinson1-0-1-1
0
Overs0.6
Score1 - 1

Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, Beaten! Keeps the length full and on off, angles in but then leaves the left-hander, Devon Conway pushes hard at it but the ball zips past the outside edge. End of a probing first over from Gus Atkinson!

22:31 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 1/1 (0.5 overs)
1
Overs0.5
Score1 - 1

Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, New Zealand are underway in the chase! Touch fuller and around off, Kane Williamson taps it with soft hands towards point for a quick single. Avoids a pair on his last Test at Lord's.

22:31 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 0/1 (0.4 overs)
0
Overs0.4
Score0 - 1

Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, On a length and on middle, angling in, Kane Williamson tucks it to the leg side.

22:29 (IST) Jun 05

The worst possible start for the Kiwis. Kane Williamson walks out to bat in the very first over of the chase, and it will be the last time he'll be walking out to bat at Lord's in Test cricket.

22:28 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 0/1 (0.3 overs)
W
Overs0.3
Score0 - 1

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! A perfect start for Gus Atkinson and England. He serves this full and just around off, inviting the batter to go after it. Tom Latham obliges and goes for the big drive away from his body, but only manages to get a thick outside edge towards second slip, where Harry Brook takes a good catch near his head. A very loose shot from the Kiwi skipper as he walks back for a three-baller. New Zealand are 0/1, chasing 254 runs.

22:28 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 0/0 (0.2 overs)
0
Overs0.2
Score0 - 0

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, An appeal for caught behind, but turned down! Gus Atkinson lands this back of a length and on off. He bowls this with a wobble seam and gets it to shape away. Tom Latham gets squared up as the ball goes past the outside edge, brushes the thigh pad on the way to the keeper.

22:27 (IST) Jun 05
New Zealand vs England Live Score : 0/0 (0.1 overs)
0
Overs0.1
Score0 - 0

Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Gus Atkinson starts with a full delivery, on off, angling in, Tom Latham pushes it towards cover and shouts 'Hold on'.