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England beat New Zealand by five wickets: first Test, day four – as it happened

England’s summer begins with their first Test victory in 10 attempts, courtesy of a majestic century from Joe Root

The Guardian - UK

Kookaburras sweep NZ in four-Test series

The Kookaburras have justified their Commonwealth Games favouritism with a four-Test sweep of New Zealand.

AAP

Stuart Broad rejoices in ‘dreamworld’ of England’s transformative morning

Stuart Broad has described the morning of the third day of the first Test against New Zealand as ‘absolute dreamworld’ and said it was now ‘up to us to get over the line’ with England 61 runs from victory with five wickets remaining

The Guardian - UK

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Primal power of Kyle Jamieson is one of Test cricket’s great wonders

The towering New Zealand bowler’s almost mythic qualities will be a major hurdle for England to negotiate if they are to secure victory in the first Test at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root stands firm to give England hope of overhauling New Zealand

Joe Root’s unbeaten 77 and a half-century from the captain, Ben Stokes, gave England hope of beating New Zealand, despite Kyle Jamieson’s best efforts with the ball

The Guardian - UK

England vs New Zealand: Ben Stokes and Joe Root set up fitting finale to thrilling First Test

Ben Stokes against New Zealand, at Lord’s. It is never dull. To the 2015 Test and the 2019 World Cup final, we can add a frenetic knock of 54 in the fourth innings of his first match as England’s official Test captain.

Evening Standard

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

England need 61 runs to win the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, with Joe Root on 77 not out after yet another chaotic day of Test cricket

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Ben Stokes and Joe Root put England in strong position against New Zealand

Stokes was handed a reprieve with England on 76 when replays showed the bowler had overstepped after initially dismissing the batter.

The Independent UK

Joe Root holds the key for England as first Test hangs in the balance after dramatic day

The first Test between England and New Zealand is heading for an exciting finish, with Ben Stokes' side needing 61 runs to win with five wickets in hand

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes reprieve hands England a lifeline in first Test against New Zealand

England were teetering in their chase when Stokes hacked Colin De Grandhomme onto his stumps.

The Independent UK

England's Jonny Bairstow torn into for 'dumb' and 'pathetic' dismissal vs New Zealand

New Zealand seamer Kyle Jamieson bowled England batter Jonny Bairstow for just 16 at Lord's and Michael Vaughan was scathing in his assessment of the wicket at a pivotal time

Daily Mirror

Alex Lees the only casualty as England begin pursuit of victory over New Zealand

The opener fell for 20 as the home side reached lunch on 31-1 chasing 277 for the win at Lord’s

The Independent UK

Eng vs NZ first Test | Ben Stokes, Joe Root leave New Zealand opener on a knife edge

There have been only three successful fourth-innings run chases of more than 200 runs in Lord’s Test history

The Hindu

England vs New Zealand: Stuart Broad sparks fightback after dramatic morning session

Three wickets in three balls in a remarkable Stuart Broad over sparked an England fightback on the third morning at Lord’s, and leaves them needing 277 to win the opening Test against New Zealand.

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Daily Mirror

Nasser Hussain pinpoints two major areas England must address after New Zealand struggles

Former England captain turned Sky Sports pundit Nasser Hussain has delivered his verdict on the first two days of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's

AAP

Kookaburras power past Black Sticks

The Kookaburras were too strong for hosts New Zealand in Auckland, winning the third game of their trans-Tasman series 4-1 on Saturday.

The Independent UK

England will hope to break stubborn New Zealand partnership in first Test

Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell put the tourists in control with an unbeaten century stand on day two.

The Guardian - UK

Toxic relationship with money an elephant in the long room at Lord’s

The home of cricket works the senses so thoroughly, attendees of England v New Zealand barely notice the efficiency with which it works their wallets

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The Guardian - UK

Matt Parkinson gets rare chance to give England leg-spin at Lord’s

Test captain Ben Stokes turned to his side’s replacement spinner on day two against New Zealand – with mixed results

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand’s Mitchell and Blundell ease first Test away from England

New Zealand wrapped up England’s first innings before Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell ended the day on 97 and 90 as the tourists took their lead to 227

The Guardian - AU

‘We don’t need to be reactive’: New Zealand keeps faith in its foreign policy amid China Pacific push

Foreign minister Nanaia Mahuta accepts China has become more assertive in the region but says approach will remain essentially unchanged

Newsroom.co.nz

The Week in Detail: The Queen's big bash, newsprint shortages and the PM's US trip

The Detail brings you the issues that matter every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

The Independent UK

New Zealand duo close in on centuries to put England on back foot

Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell put on an unbroken 180 to move their side 227 ahead at stumps

Daily Mirror

6 talking points as Parkinson makes debut while New Zealand duo show England how it's done

Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell led an excellent fightback from New Zealand, who are now firmly in control of the first Test against England with a 227-run lead

Evening Standard

New Zealand restore order to barmy first Test with growing lead over England after day two

After four sessions of this Test, statisticians and pessimists alike were wondering when the last two-day Test took place in England.

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