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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rory Dollard

England on top but Ben Duckett misses chance of historic century

AP

Ben Duckett fell short of becoming the first Englishman to make a century in the opening session of a Test match, but his dashing 84 put the tourists on top on day one of their series against New Zealand.

Home skipper Tim Southee opted to make first use of the pink ball in this day/night clash in Mount Maunganui but saw England reach 134 for two as the runs came rapidly.

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