England New Zealand 1st Test, Day 1 Live Cricket Score.
England vs New Zealand (ENG vs NZ) 1st Test Live Cricket Score Updates: New Zealand went in at lunch at 85/1 in 25 overs against England in the opening session of the first test at Lord’s after debutant Ollie Robinson drew first blood to dismiss Tom Latham on Wednesday.
New Zealand won the toss and skipper Kane Williamson elected to bat in bright sunshine at Lord’s, which welcomed back spectators for the first time in nearly two years but limited capacity to 25% due to the COVID-19pandemic.Robinson had Latham bowled for 23 after the opening batsman had an inside edge crash into the stumps, which brought Williamson (13 not out) to the crease.
Big wicket for England as Jimmy Anderson cleans up Kane Williamson, no. 1 ranked Test batsman, for just 13. It’s the seventh time in Tests that Anderson has got the better of the New Zealand skipper, who ends up inside-edging it onto off in his attempt to try and hang back in the crease.
BIG WICKET for England!
James Anderson has bowled Kane Williamson soon after the lunch break for 13.
New Zealand are 86/2 👀#ENGvNZ | https://t.co/PyjT1j8Icapic.twitter.com/NVVt84exSi
— ICC (@ICC) June 2, 2021
At Lunch on Day 1, New Zealand are 85/1 in the first innings with Devon Conway batting on 43*, he has timed the ball really well till now, along with the captain Kane Williamson (13*). Debutant Ollie Robinson with the only breakthrough for England in this session.
LUNCH. Day 1 at the @HomeOfCricket and Devon Conway 43* Kane Williamson 13* head into the pavilion with the team total 85/1. Tom Latham out for 23 bowled by Ollie Robinson for @englandcricket. Scorecard | https://t.co/4Q5VH4Ha8e#ENGvNZpic.twitter.com/EkgEEOlvH4
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) June 2, 2021
Two straight maidens for Robinson, and Wood’s hit Conway again and brought a short leg in – he’s looked a little uncomfortable, but finishes the over with a fine pull in front for 4 just past the short fielder’s head. Anderson replaces Robinson.
Such a beautiful batting by Williamson. Calm and Composed as always. First, Conway opened the over with a beautifully played boundary. Conway leans forward, presents the full face of the bat and drives it back past the non-striker. Then, Williamson followed by leaning into the drive, played with an angled blade and picks the gap wide of cover for a boundary. NZ are 72/1 after 19 overs.
Bowled!! Maiden Test wicket for Robinson! Tom Latham plays on to give English the first scalp! It’s time for Williamson to take strike! The number one-ranked batsman in the world! It’s Anderson vs Williamson. NZ – 60/1
A maiden Test wicket on debut for @ollierobinson25 👏#ENGvNZ#ENGvsNZ#Cricket#devonconway
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— ABDULLAH NEAZ (@AbdullahNeaz) June 2, 2021
A solid start from the New Zealand openers, Latham and Conway taking the Black Caps to 35/0 after 10 overs at Lord’s. Now it’s time for Ollie Robinson’s first over in Test cricket.
He’s only been at the crease for seven overs, but Devon Conway looks well-suited for Test cricket.
New Zealand is 0/29, with Conway unbeaten on 14.#ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/rS85TLWTVu
— Nic Savage (@nic_savage1) June 2, 2021
Stump mic picking up Broad before his first over: “I might go with four grabbers rather than three and one.”. Meanwhile, the first boundary of the bat from Conway as Broad overpitches. Score after 6 overs, NZ 23/0
Before making his debut today, Devon Conway has built a remarkable record in New Zealand. Against right-arm seamers in first-class cricket there, he averages 63; against off spin, he averages 71. A potentially difficult challenge for the English attack.
Conway and Latham out in the middle for New Zealand and Jimmy Anderson with the ball in hand for England! Let’s play
With his 161’st Test match for England, James Anderson has equalled Sir Alastair Cook’s record for the most Test matches for England, and it is not over yet, many more to come.
Rory Burns, Dominic Sibley, Zak Crawley, Joe Root(c), Daniel Lawrence, Ollie Pope, James Bracey(w), Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, James Anderson
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
James Bracey and Ollie Robinson have received their Test caps. Two debutants for England then as Robinson joins James Bracey in receiving his first England cap at Lord’s
#ENGvNZ#ENGvsNZ#JoeRoot
Ollie Robinson and Bracey make their test debut for England pic.twitter.com/2lMpwC8JDk
— Cricket Herald (@timesofcricket_) June 2, 2021
New Zealand have won the toss and have opted to bat!
It’s not raining (bright and sunny) at Lord’s!
Sooooo good to be back!! @HomeOfCricket 2 of the best teams, blue skies, fans! On @bbctms from 10.15 and highlights at 7pm tonight BBC2 #ENGvNZpic.twitter.com/wRocb5iRoZ
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) June 2, 2021
For Kane Williamson, England is the final frontier. The Kiwi batsman is a legend of the game, but as this @CricViz graphic shows, England is the only place he’s struggled to make runs…so far. #ENGvNZpic.twitter.com/rHj01MN9BL
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) June 2, 2021
Test cricket is back tonight, with ENG vs NZ at Lord’s!. Believe it or not, the last match played at the famous venue was an epic Ashes showdown in 2019. England’s Skipper Joe Root and New Zealand’s Captain Kane Williamson in the photoshoot, with the Test Series Trophy.
Squads:
England Squad: Rory Burns, Dominic Sibley, Zak Crawley, Joe Root(c), Ollie Pope, Daniel Lawrence, James Bracey(w), Craig Overton, Mark Wood, Stuart Broad, James Anderson, Sam Billings, Olly Stone, Jack Leach, Ollie Robinson, Haseeb Hameed
New Zealand Squad: Tom Latham, Tom Blundell, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling(w), Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Doug Bracewell, Will Young, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Devon Conway, Ajaz Patel, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra
England New Zealand 1st Test, Day 1 Live Cricket Score.
