Key facts
- England set New Zealand a target of 254 to win the first Test match.
- England lost four wickets for one run in 11 balls during their batting innings.
- Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue took three wickets combined for England.
- New Zealand captain Tom Latham was dismissed by Gus Atkinson.
- New Zealand finished day two at 36 for three.
- New Zealand were 55 for five chasing 254 at Lord's on day three.
In the first Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's, England has established a commanding position after a frantic second day. Despite a significant batting collapse where England lost four wickets for just one run in 11 balls, the team recovered to set New Zealand a challenging target of 254 to win. Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue contributed with the ball, with Atkinson dismissing New Zealand captain Tom Latham. New Zealand was 36 for three at the close of play on day two. On day three, play was interrupted by rain, and New Zealand were 55 for five chasing the target, with Ollie Robinson taking two wickets.