Published: May 23, 2015, 02:45 PM (IST)
Edited: May 23, 2015, 02:50 PM (IST)
New Zealand face off against former Test champions, England on Day 3 in the first of two-match Test series at Lord’s on Saturday. The Kiwis are in good control of their innings so far trailing by 86 runs with eight wickets safe, after bowling out England for 389 on Day 2. Live Updates: England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Lord’s, Day 3
England began Day One on the back foot as they were reduced to 30 for four early on in the innings. Joe Root and Ben Stokes played excellent counter-attacking cricket and went on to put on 161 runs for the fifth wicket, which got England back into the contest. Stokes then went for one shorts too many as he was cleaned up by off-spinner Mark Craig for a 94-ball 92. Live scorecard: England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, Lord’s, Day 3
England resumed the day at 354 for seven and were bowled out for 389, adding just 35 runs to their overnight score. Moeen Ali, who was batting on 49 at the end of Day One, was dismissed for 58, but England narrowly fell short of the 400-run mark. Trent Boult and Matt Henry finished with four wickets apiece. New Zealand tour of England 2015: Complete coverage
