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Matthew Cooper

6 talking points including England's team hat-trick and Ben Stokes' lucky reprieve

The first Test between England and New Zealand looks set for a dramatic finish, with the hosts needing 61 runs to win with just five wickets in hand and Joe Root unbeaten on 77.

After resuming on 236-4 with a lead of 227, New Zealand looked to stretch their lead. Daryl Mitchell quickly reached three figures after being left on 97 not out overnight, before an England team hat-trick turned the game on its head.

With the second new ball, England took the remaining six New Zealand wickets in just 8.1 overs to bowl them out for 285. Mitchell was the first wicket to fall, getting caught behind off Stuart Broad for 108.

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