England beat New Zealand in first Test at Lord’s
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England defeated New Zealand by 115 runs on the fourth day of the first Test at Lord’s, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The match was England’s first Test since their 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia. New Zealand, chasing 254, were bowled out for 138 on a pitch described as poor and devilishly difficult for batting. Gus Atkinson took 5-30 for England, while Ollie Robinson claimed 5-39 in New Zealand’s first innings. Debutant opener Emilio Gay scored 57 in England’s second innings, the highest individual score of the match. The match was the first Test in England since 1988 without a single delivery of spin bowled by either team. The second Test at The Oval begins on 17 June.
What’s reported
England won by 115 runs, leading the series 1-0.
New Zealand were bowled out for 138 in their second innings, chasing 254.
Gus Atkinson took 5-30 for England in New Zealand’s second innings.
Ollie Robinson took 5-39 in New Zealand’s first innings.
Emilio Gay scored 57 in England’s second innings, the highest individual score of the match.
The match was the first Test in England since 1988 without any spin bowling from either team.
The second Test at The Oval starts on 17 June.
Key figures
Gus Atkinson (England bowler)
Ollie Robinson (England bowler)
Emilio Gay (England debutant opener)
Ben Stokes (England captain)
Harry Brook (England batter)
Josh Tongue (England bowler)
Tom Blundell (New Zealand batter)
Glenn Phillips (New Zealand batter)
Devon Conway (New Zealand batter)
Nathan Smith (New Zealand bowler)
Kyle Jamieson (New Zealand bowler)
Matt Henry (New Zealand bowler)
Sources: BBC News
