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England New Zealand 1st Test, Day 5 Live Cricket Score: Kiwis go for win on final day

by Editor

England vs New Zealand (ENG vs NZ) 1st Test Live Cricket Score Updates: New Zealand resumed at 62/2 with a lead of 165 runs over England heading into the final day of the first Test at Lord’s. Inspired by a fifth day attack and paceman Tim Southee, New Zealand remain in control despite Rory Burns compiling his third century for England.

The Kiwis will struggle to work their way into a winning position, however, with only one day’s play remaining. Tom Latham (30) and night watchman Neil Wagner (2) began at the crease for New Zealand on the final day.

That was Stuart Broad’s first Test wicket in 81.2 overs. Henry Nicholls has joined Taylor meanwhile, while Mark Wood has been introduced by England. Nicholls now dances down the track and throws his bat at it. New Zealand’s intentions are clear – they are going for the win.

NZ 118/4, lead by 221

Ross Taylor is going for the win! A big six against Robinson. Smashed high and over mid-wicket for a maximum. But then Latham is given LBW against Broad. Lots happening in this opening hour of the final day. Latham gone for 36.

NZ 105/4, lead by 208

Taylor finds the fence with a perfectly timed cover drive off Robinson. That should get him going!  Another hard cut from Taylor gets him three. New Zealand’s lead moves into the 200s. In terms of a result, this next hour and a half could decide if New Zealand can try to force a win. Can they add another 100-120 runs from here?

NZ 97/3, lead by 200

Wicket! Wagner is caught behind off Robinson. He was going for his shots and doesn’t last long today. Goes for 10. Latham is joined by Ross Taylor. Latham is dropped! Crawley drops the catch. New Zealand looking shaky in the first few minutes of the day.

NZ 82/3, lead by 185

Some clouds in the sky as Latham and nightwatchman Wagner resume the New Zealand innings. England throw in Robinson and Broad. It is Wagner who gets the scoring underway with a streaky four against Broad.

Welcome to the final day of the 1st Test of the series. This match is most likely to veer to a draw. New Zealand have a lead of 165 and 8 wickets in hand. They could be looking to add a quick 100-120 runs in the first session before trying to force a result in the last two sessions. But chances are, they won’t. It’s advantage Kiwis in this 1st Test, but given the battles to come — the Edgbaston Test and the all-important WTC Final — New Zealand will probably not mind letting this one go.

Play begins at 3:30 pm IST.

Playing XIs:

England: Rory Burns, Dominic Sibley, Zak Crawley, Joe Root(c), Daniel Lawrence, Ollie Pope, James Bracey(w), Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, James Anderson

New Zealand:Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling(w), Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner

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