Alastair Cook scores 27th Test ton in England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Day Four at Lord’s

Alastair Cook has put on an excellent partnership with Joe Root.

Alastair Cook has scored his 27th Test century for England against New Zealand on Day Four of the first Test at Lord’s. Cook was under pressure both as a captain and player and he will be happy to answer his critics through this innings. Cook came out to open the innings with Adam Lyth on Day Three,but Lyth wad dismissed for just 12. Live Cricket Score England vs New Zealand 2015, 1st Test at Lord’s

England then lost Gary Ballance for a duck and then Ian Bell off the fourth ball of Day Four for 29. Joe Root then joined Cook and the duo have put on over 150 runs together and look set to pile on more misery on the England bowlers. Root too is nearing another Test ton. He was denied a century on Day One by just two runs. Live scorecard: England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Lord’s, Day 3

England were bowled out for 389 in their first innings and New Zealand responded by scoring 523 in their, courtesy of a century from Kane Williamson century. Adam Lyth and Mark Wood are making their debuts for England and Matt Henry is making his debut for New Zealand. ENG vs NZ 2015, 1st Test at Lord’s, Free Live Cricket Streaming on Star Sports, Day 4

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