ENG vs NZ: On Thursday, in the first day of the Lord’s test, England batters disappointed against New Zealand (ENG vs NZ), collapsing to just 140 runs in their first innings. In response, New Zealand’s innings also faltered by the end of the first day’s play. By the time stumps were called, New Zealand had lost six wickets for 61 runs. Glenn Phillips (31) and Nathan Smith (6) are currently at the crease at the end of the day.

Batting first, English opening batter Emilio Gay was dismissed for just 8 runs. He failed to impress on his Test debut. Ben Duckett (19) followed soon after. Amidst the steady fall of wickets, Jacob Bethell (1) also departed. The team was hoping for a good innings from Joe Root in this crucial time. But he was dismissed for just one run.

New Zealand trail by 79 runs

Brook came on when England were 33/3 in the 13th over. England’s score soon dropped to 55/5. In that crucial moment, Brook scored the 16th half-century of his Test career. Significantly, Brook was given two lives during his innings. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra dropped catches of the English batter. He was dismissed for 56 off 71 balls.

In response, Ollie Robinson handed New Zealand a poor start by taking three wickets in his first over of the second innings. He dismissed Devon Conway (1), Kane Williamson (0), and Rachin Ravindra (0). He then bowled Daryl Mitchell (12). Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue each took one wicket. New Zealand currently trail by 79 runs based on their first innings.

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