
England's Ruthless Morning Session Completes Victory Over New Zealand
England delivered a clinical bowling performance to take five wickets before lunch on day four, securing victory in the opening Test against New Zealand.
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England delivered a clinical bowling performance to take five wickets before lunch on day four, securing victory in the opening Test against New Zealand.

The historic venue has been sanctioned following the chaotic first Test against New Zealand, where 33 wickets fell in just two days of play.

Gus Atkinson's magnificent bowling figures of 5-30 in New Zealand's second innings helped England secure a comprehensive 115-run victory in the opening Test at Lord's.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has heavily criticised the Lord's pitch after an extraordinary 33 wickets tumbled in just two days of Test cricket.

England's Gus Atkinson made the ideal start to New Zealand's second innings, removing captain Tom Latham with a brilliant catch from Harry Brook in the very first over.

Ollie Robinson marked his Test comeback with a devastating four-wicket haul as New Zealand crumbled to 61-6 on day one at Lord's, trailing England by 79 runs.

Sophie Devine produced a masterclass innings of 87 from 57 deliveries to drag New Zealand back from the brink after a disastrous start against England.

Maia Bouchier's composed half-century has England perfectly positioned for victory against New Zealand in the opening ODI, requiring just 51 more runs with three wickets remaining.