Cook has a word in the team huddle before the players break out of it. The openers wait patiently on the sidelines before walking out. This is going to be a stern test for the New Zealand openers as Anderson and Broad will get assistance off the pitch. Anderson with the new ball and it will be Guptill to face
The players are off. Boult wants Henry to lead the team off the field and the latter wants the former to do the same. Both have a smile on their faces as they head off. Job done by New Zealand today. They have got the remaining wickets quickly and not allowed England to get away. England would've liked more than 400 on the board, just for the pyschological effect it gives, but they will to have settle for 389
100.5 -
Matt Henry to J Anderson, out Caught&Bowled!! That's a fine return catch and that will be the end of England's innings. Anderson chipped it back at Henry who didn't even look at the catch, just stuck his right-hand out and the ball stuck. Funnily appeals to the umpire after taking the catch. Clearly chipped back, not a bump ball. The players run off. Henry finishes with four. J Anderson c and b Matt Henry 11(26) [4s-2]
Matt Henry to J Anderson, THATS OUT!! Caught&Bowled!!
100.4 -
Matt Henry to J Anderson, no run, short of length outside off, Anderson follows that and nearly nicks it behind
100.3 -
Matt Henry to J Anderson, no run, pitched up outside off, Anderson opens the face of the bat and runs it to gully
100.2 -
Matt Henry to J Anderson, no run, wide outside off, Anderson goes chasing after it and misses
100.1 -
Matt Henry to J Anderson, no run, length from Henry and Anderson is forward to block
Matt Henry [24.0-3-93-3] is back into the attack
99.6 -
Boult to Mark Wood, no run, pitched up outside off, eased into the covers off the front foot
99.5 -
Boult to Mark Wood, no run, short of length outside off, Wood defends to gully
99.4 -
Boult to J Anderson, 1 run, Boult is unhappy that he has misfielded off his own bowling. Punched straight back at him and he allows the single to be taken
99.3 -
Boult to J Anderson, no run, on a length and on the stumps, Anderson is right in behind it
99.2 -
Boult to Mark Wood, 1 run, short down leg, Mark Wood helps it down to fine leg
99.1 -
Boult to Mark Wood, no run, good length outside off, Mark Wood shoulders arms
98.6 -
Southee to J Anderson, no run, length delivery on the stumps, Anderson shuffles across and defends to point
98.5 -
Southee to J Anderson, FOUR, Anderson has had enough of blocking or trying to block. Charges Southee and slogs, gets a thick edge over the slip cordon. Races away
98.4 -
Southee to J Anderson, no run, down the slope and it keeps going away from Anderson who looks to defend off the back foot
98.3 -
Southee to J Anderson, no run, now tries to get inside the line of that and misses the flick, it was down leg and he didn't connect
98.2 -
Southee to J Anderson, no run, now a loose shot outside off, Anderson flailing and missing. Was too far wide of him
98.1 -
Southee to J Anderson, FOUR, Anderson plays a fabulous shot. On the rise as he got forward and laced a length ball through cover-point. Held the pose after playing the shot
97.6 -
Boult to Mark Wood, no run, good leave from Mark Wood as Boult bowls it on good length outside off and angles it across
97.5 -
Boult to Mark Wood, no run, very wide outside off, Wood reaches out and misses the slice
97.4 -
Boult to Mark Wood, FOUR, low full toss outside off, Wood gets forward and eases it square of the wicket, easy boundary
97.3 -
Boult to J Anderson, 1 run, another big inswinger, Anderson gets an inside edge onto the pads on the flick, they take a quick single to the on-side
97.2 -
Boult to J Anderson, no run, inswinger, Anderson is ages late on the flick, the ball thuds into the pad, going down
97.1 -
Boult to J Anderson, byes, FOUR, no chance for Latham. He dived full length to his right to stop that but could only get a glove on it, it was horribly slung down leg by Boult
96.6 -
Southee to J Anderson, 1 run, pitched up outside off, Anderson mistimes the drive to mid-off, but good enough for a single. He takes the single on offer
96.5 -
Southee to J Anderson, no run, bouncer, too high, Anderson ducks under that
96.4 -
Southee to J Anderson, no run, full from round the wicket and outside off, Anderson drives and misses
Now round the wicket
96.3 -
Southee to J Anderson, no run, very full on off, Anderson drives and gets a thick outside edge along the ground to the second man at gully
96.2 -
Southee to J Anderson, no run, short of length on the stumps, Anderson shuffles across and calmly knocks it down
Mark Wood has exposed Anderson to five balls of Southee
96.1 -
Southee to Mark Wood, 1 run, length on middle and leg, glanced to fine leg, for a single
95.6 -
Boult to J Anderson, no run, and again. He charges Boult and tries to hit his way out of trouble. Is miles away from the ball as he slogs and misses. The ball goes over the stumps
95.5 -
Boult to J Anderson, no run, outswinger, on a fuller length outside off, draws Anderson forward who plays close to his body. Still the ball wasn't far away from the edge
95.4 -
Boult to J Anderson, no run, that is wild from Anderson. Charges Boult and is nowhere near connecting as he aims a crude slog. He connects thin air
95.3 -
Boult to J Anderson, no run, pulls his bat inside the line of that and then lets it go as Boult gets this to shape away from outside off
95.2 -
Boult to J Anderson, no run, almost five for Boult. Anderson just pushes feebly at an outswinger and nearly nicks behind, followed the line of that delivery and then practices the leave after getting beaten
James Anderson, left handed bat, comes to the crease
95.1 -
Boult to Broad, out Caught by Latham!! Faint edge and Broad falls. Broad was hanging back, expecting the short ball, instead it was a length ball that held its line on off, Broad while trying to defend, edged it behind and Latham takes another catch. No real celebrations from Boult after taking a wicket. Happened even yesterday. Broad c Latham b Boult 3(10)
Boult to Broad, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
94.6 -
Southee to Broad, 3 runs, very full on the stumps as Southee went for the yorker, punched straight down the ground, Baz again haring after it, pulls it back just inside the ropes, saves a run for his side
94.5 -
Southee to Broad, no run, dug in short down leg, easy leave
94.4 -
Southee to Mark Wood, 1 run, full outside off, Mark Wood gets forward to drive and gets a thick inside edge to deep backward square leg, for a single
94.3 -
Southee to Mark Wood, no run, wide of the crease and on a fuller length on off, Mark Wood gets forward and defends to point
94.2 -
Southee to Mark Wood, no run, length on middle and leg, turned to short mid-wicket
It has gotten slightly overcast now
94.1 -
Southee to Mark Wood, no run, beautiful delivery, again the extra bounce takes it over off stump, angled in and it was heading towards off stump, Mark Wood was beaten on the defence, the ball straightened past the outside edge and went over the stumps. A real peach from Southee
93.6 -
Boult to Broad, no run, angled in and again Broad plays inside the line of that, it was outside off, so Broad was safe
93.5 -
Boult to Broad, no run, length outside off, Broad plays inside the line of that and makes a late call to pull his bat in
93.4 -
Boult to Mark Wood, 1 run, Mark Wood is off the mark in Test cricket. Swung in appreciably towards middle and leg line, flicked to deep backward square leg, for a single. Mark Wood manages a smile after getting to the other end
93.3 -
Boult to Mark Wood, no run, short on the stumps, Mark Wood played that well and kept it down
Mark Wood, right handed bat, comes to the crease
93.2 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, out Caught by Latham!! Pace and bounce and Boult gets Moeen Ali. The extra bounce has got Moeen Ali. Rising outside off, Moeen Ali went for the flashy cut and edged it behind, Latham did well to hang on, the ball moved after taking the edge and Latham hung on with one glove, the ball gets stuck in the webbing. He manages a smile. New Zealand needed to get Moeen Ali out early and they have done so. Moeen Ali c Latham b Boult 58(107) [4s-9]
Boult to Moeen Ali, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
93.1 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, good length outside off, Moeen Ali defends to point
92.6 -
Southee to Broad, no run, that is a fine nut from Southee. Pitches middle and Broad plays well inside the line of that, played down the wrong line and was lucky that the ball missed the outside edge and the stumps. Movement off the seam
92.5 -
Southee to Broad, no run, short outside off, but more of the tennis-ball type, loopy and Broad sees it early before just pulling his head down
92.4 -
Southee to Broad, no run, no. It is full and wide outside off, Broad gets forward and drives straight to the fielder at short cover
A discussion between Baz and Southee now. Still the same field for Broad. No short leg. Will Southee go short?
92.3 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, 1 run, brilliant from Baz at mid-off, he dives to his right and stops the ball from going any further, only a single taken, means Broad will be on strike
For Southee two slips and two gullies
92.2 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, pitched up outside off, Moeen Ali gets forward and shoulders arms
92.1 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, nice line and length outside off, but Moeen Ali has another sighter against Southee
91.6 -
Boult to Broad, no run, outswinger, left alone
91.5 -
Boult to Broad, no run, there it is. Pacy and just over the right shoulder as Broad ducked under that uncomfortably. If that had been directed at the chest, Broad was in trouble. Didn't inspire any confidence with the way he played that
Three slips and a gully, Broad to face. Expect the short ball
91.4 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, 1 run, short on the stumps, Moeen Ali swivels to pull to deep backward square leg, not well-timed, so just a single
91.3 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, well evaded by Moeen Ali, he gets inside the line of this short delivery down leg and gets his gloves out of the way, it was close to the glove but he dropped his hands well
91.2 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, on a good length and on off, Moeen Ali leans forward to block solidly, the feet moved nicely there
Still Tom Latham is keeping wicket. Before the start of the day, Watling was walking around with his knee still heavily strapped
91.1 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, length delivery on off stump, Moeen Ali is right in behind it
90.6 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, 3 runs, this time the ball slows up on the outfield. That's a rare occurence. Pitched up outside off, Moeen Ali checks his drive, it was in the air but in the gap at cover, Baz runs after it and then puts in the slide to pull it back just before the ball crosses the rope
90.5 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, FOUR, Moeen Ali gets to fifty. First cheers of the day. Short outside off, Moeen Ali rises tall and then fetches it from there to pull that wide of mid-on, on this outfield once it is in the gap, it is four all the way. A raise of the bat from Moeen Ali as his team-mates stand up to applaud
90.4 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, short of length outside off, punched off the back foot, half-stopped to his left by KW at gully but the ball stays close to him
90.3 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, Southee bowls it well outside off, Moeen Ali just sees that through to the keeper
90.2 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, pitched up outside off, too wide to interest Moeen Ali
90.1 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, gentle length ball outside off, angled across, left alone
The players are out there in the middle. Baz leads his side out with a smile on his face. Tim Southee will begin proceedings. Moeen Ali to face the first ball. Here we go...
A warm welcome to everyone for the beginning of play on day 2. As I type this I get to see the pitch report from Mike Atherton. He reckons that there has been wear and tear on the pitch from day 1. Still a bit dry underneath and it may assist the spinners as the game goes on. But if you get in, it will be a good day for batting.
Just when Stokes looked set for a hundred, he misjudged an arm ball from Craig and got bowled, missing out on a deserving hundred. Root too missed out on a hundred - his third if he had got there at Lord's - bottom-edging a cut off Mark Henry. And then off the final ball of the day, Boult got Buttler out lbw to give New Zealand more cheer after a 103-run stand between Moeen Ali and Buttler had threatened to make it England's day
When England were 30/4, New Zealand were in the driving seat and well on top. Then the Root and Stokes show took over as they started England's fightback. While Root was cautious to begin with, Stokes played his natural game and put the pressure back on the opposition with attacking batting. Gradually the New Zealand attack wilted under the onslaught and England began to breathe easy
It has been a fairly satisfying day for the England and not many would have expected them to recover so well after being reduced to 30/4. Root and Stokes bailed them out of trouble as the duo stitched a 161-run stand for the fifth wicket. Matt Henry, the debutant was the pick of the bowlers as he claimed the key wickets in the form of Cook, Bell and Root. Stokes and Root both fell short of a century at the iconic ground. A lot depends on the first session of the second day as both teams will look to grab some momentum. We will bring you all the second day's action tomorrow and do catch up for the second eliminator of the Indian T20 League. Thanks for your company and good night folks.
Buttler reached his fourth fifty and played some delightful strokes during the knock. NZ took the new ball straightaway after the 80th over where Baz decided to operate with Southee and Boult. The duo got some swing early on but failed to force the batsmen to commit a false stroke. New Zealand will be surely disappointed as they failed to sustain the momentum they got early on. Just when the proceedings were to end, Buttler was adjudged lbw off Boult's bowling. Maybe he was thinking about his plans for the second day. He reviewed it straightaway and the onfield decision stood. He would be disappointed with himself after having such a good outing with the bat.
Root will be the most disappointed man by the end of the first day after he fell short of a well deserved ton. Since Root's dismissal, Buttler and Moeen Ali ensured that they pushed the score further as the duo managed to build a 103-run partnership. McCullum persisted with the spinner and also tried Corey Anderson in search of a wicket. However, Root and Buttler didn't offer them any chance. NZ pacers came hard at Moeen Ali as they tried the short ball a little too much. Ali wasn't intimidated by the ploy of the Black Caps. Although Ali offered a tough chance to Southee on 32, he punished the freebies and offered good support to Buttler.
89.6 -
Boult to Buttler, out Lbw!! A nice way to end the day for New Zealand. It was a top nut from Boult. Pitched on middle and swung back in, Buttler stayed rooted to the crease, missed the flick and was rapped on the back pad. That looked dead straightaway, umpire Ravi confirmed that. However, Buttler had a discussion with Ali and went for the review. The Hawk-Eye clearly showed it was hitting middle-stump. A fine innings comes to an end. Buttler lbw b Boult 67(126) [4s-9]
Boult to Buttler, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!
Buttler has been given out LBW. He is reviewing it. What drama on the last ball of the day. Third umpire asks for the front foot. "It's a fair delivery. Can you go to HotSpot first please? There is nothing on the bat. RTS please? There is certainly no bat. Hawk-Eye please? Pitching in-line, impact in-line and the ball is hitting the stumps. Stay with your onfield decision."
89.5 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, Boult wants to make the batsman play, but the length is short, Buttler has enough time to go back and knock it in front of mid-wicket
89.4 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, back of a length outside off, with 2 more balls to go Buttler is not playing at that
89.3 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, shortens the length, Buttler hops across and tucks it to square leg, finds the fielder and shouts "no" for the single
89.2 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, again, Boult keeps it full and around off, Buttler presses it to mid-off after coming forward
89.1 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, full and outside off, Buttler ignores it
Final over of the day..
88.6 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, drags the length back, Ali hangs back and leaves it alone
88.5 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, same line and length as the previous delivery, but this time Ali falls for the bait, goes for the booming drive and is beaten
88.4 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, pitched up and inviting the batsman to drive, Ali resists and lets it go
88.3 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, on a length close to off, Ali makes a late call to play that, the outside edge goes on the bounce to gully
88.2 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, good length ball just outside off, Ali watches it go past him
88.1 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, FOUR, top shot to bring the 100-run stand. Full delivery on off, Ali presents a straight bat and pushes it down the ground, the timing on that was exquisite as the ball raced away to the fence
87.6 -
Boult to Buttler, 2 runs, pitched up outside off, Buttler leans forward and caresses the drive wide of cover, Baz gives chase from mid-off and keeps the duo to a brace
87.5 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, touch of inswing for Boult, Buttler was in a dilemma whether to play or leave, in the end the ball hits the sticker on the bat and goes on the bounce to first slip. He looked perplexed with that delivery
87.4 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, too straight and attacking the stumps, Buttler stays inside the line and works it towards mid-wicket, Ronchi makes a tumbling stop
87.3 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, angled across the off-stump, left alone
87.2 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, back of a length and hint of movement into the batsman, Buttler gets nicely behind it and defends to Boult
87.1 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, pushed well wide of off, Buttler has nothing to do with it
Trent Boult [22.0-4-68-1] is back into the attack
Boult comes on for one final burst. McCullum has a chat with him..
86.6 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, bit of bounce on this short of length delivery, Ali takes his bat out of the way and leaves it for the keeper
86.5 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, Henry wants Ali to play away from the body, but Ali was simply ball-watching on that occasion
86.4 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, full and outside off stump, left alone
86.3 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, easy leave. Good length delivery angling away from the left-hander, Ali lifts his bat and lets it go
86.2 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, FOUR, back foot punch and it's in the gap, to the right of the man at cover, Corey Anderson gives chase, dives but the ball wins the race. Enough width on offer outside off stump and the length was short enough to employ that shot as well
86.1 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Ali leaves it alone
Matt Henry [22.0-3-85-3] is back into the attack
85.6 -
Southee to Buttler, FOUR, leg stumpish, not good enough and put away for four. Short of a length from Southee, Buttler waits on the back foot and tickles it fine to beat fine leg
85.5 -
Southee to Buttler, no run, full and outside off stump again, left alone. Southee tumbles onto the ground after delivering that ball
85.4 -
Southee to Buttler, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Buttler defends off the front foot
85.3 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, 1 run, shortish and on the leg stump, Ali tucks it through backward square leg
85.2 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, angled across the left-hander, Ali lifts his bat and lets it go
85.1 -
Southee to Buttler, 1 run, short of length delivery down the leg-side, Buttler glances it to fine leg
84.6 -
Boult to Buttler, 1 run, Buttler was late to pick up the length, it was a short ball, didn't rise much, Buttler manages to swivel and pull it to deep backward square leg
84.5 -
Boult to Buttler, FOUR, full and on the off stump, Buttler plays a lovely looking off-drive, beats Baz at mid-off and beats his chase as well. That was so easily done
84.4 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, good length delivery angling away from the right-hander, left alone
84.3 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, leans forward and guides this fullish delivery with an angled bat to backward point
84.2 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, bit of extra lift on this short of length delivery, it carried on with the angle from over the wicket as well, Buttler looks to defend and the ball hits the splice of the bat
84.1 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, Buttler is compact in his front foot defence
83.6 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, asking Ali to go for the drive, but it's too wide again
83.5 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, bumper outside the off stump, Ali ducks under it
83.4 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, appeal for caught behind, not given. Very full outside off stump, Ali goes for the drive and misses. There was a sound as the ball passed the bat, but it was bat hitting the ground. Snicko confirms that there was no wood involved
83.3 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, short delivery on the stumps, Ali ducks under it
83.2 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, good length delivery outside off stump, Ali lets it go
83.1 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, FOUR, a free-flowing front foot cover drive from Ali. Full and wide outside off stump, Ali gets a good stride forward, leans into the shot and timed it sweetly
82.6 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, probably tried the outswinger, but it's way outside off stump
82.5 -
Boult to Buttler, byes, FOUR, too much swing, too good for the keeper as even a full length dive wasn't good enough. Boult bowls the inswinger, but bowls it down the leg-side
82.4 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, 3 runs, short of length delivery outside off stump, Ali drives it through cover-point and gets three, the fielder gives chase and saves one with a slide
82.3 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, this is interesting, Boult appeals for LBW, Ali defended that into the on-side, it hit the pad but it was bat first
82.2 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, beaten! Good length delivery swinging away just outside off stump, Ali pokes away from the body and almost edges it to the keeper
82.1 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Ali defends off the back foot
81.6 -
Southee to Buttler, no run, outswinger outside off stump, Buttler defends off the front foot
McCullum has a chat with Southee.
81.5 -
Southee to Buttler, no run, and again, down the leg-side, this time Buttler fails to tickle it
81.4 -
Southee to Buttler, FOUR, full and down the leg-side, gets the radar wrong and Buttler flicks it away for four through backward square leg. That would have been a fine ball to Moeen Ali. Southee is not happy with himself for losing his radar on that occasion
81.3 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, 1 run, short ball down the leg-side, Ali mistimes the pull to backward square leg
81.2 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, dropped, but a difficult grab. Full and on the stumps, Ali goes for the on-drive, doesn't control it, hits it uppishly, Southee tries to catch it to his left in his followthrough, but spills it. He hardly had any time to react
81.1 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, another widish ball, Southee wants Ali to drive away from the body but the batsman is not keen to fall into the trap
81.1 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, wide, way outside off stump, too wide even for Test cricket
Tim Southee [16.0-1-66-1] is back into the attack
80.6 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, just a bit of inswing on this one, the ball takes the inside edge and rolls into the on-side
80.5 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, 1 run, short of length delivery on middle and leg, worked behind square on the on-side
80.4 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, length delivery outside off, Ali gets an outside edge on the defence, ball rolls away to gully
80.3 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, full and angling away, Ali is late in leaving the ball, gets an edge and it rolls towards first slip
80.2 -
Boult to Buttler, leg byes, 3 runs, full delivery on middle and leg, Buttler hops across and misses on the flick, ball brushes the pad and rolls towards fine leg, where the fielder makes a commendable effort to save a boundary, keeps it down to three
80.1 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Buttler lifts his bat and lets it go
Trent Boult [19.0-4-59-1] is back into the attack
Straightaway New Zealand have opted for the second ball. Three slips and gully waiting for the edge
79.6 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, FOUR, this time the slog-sweep, goes aerial and clears the infield, there is no one at deep mid-wicket and it's another boundary. Ali picked the length early, it was too full and Ali didn't miss out
79.5 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, slower through air and asking Ali to go for the drive, but the batsman simply shoulders arms
79.4 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, fullish and outside off stump, left alone
79.3 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, FOUR, goes for the sweep, gets it from the middle of the bat, sends it through square leg and it runs away for four. Ali got down on one knee and swept it nicely
79.2 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, close to the off stump, defended off the front foot
79.1 -
Craig to Buttler, 1 run, tossed up outside off stump, driven to deep mid-on
78.6 -
Corey Anderson to Moeen Ali, no run, short and wide outside off, Ali mistimes the pull to mid-on
78.5 -
Corey Anderson to Moeen Ali, no run, bumper on middle and off, looks like Ali is not going to take any risks, he ducks under it safely, had enough time to do so
78.4 -
Corey Anderson to Moeen Ali, no run, short on middle and leg, Ali flicks it to the on-side and picks square leg
78.3 -
Corey Anderson to Buttler, 1 run, Buttler reaches his fourth fifty, his first against NZ, he gets there with a cut square of the wicket
78.2 -
Corey Anderson to Buttler, no run, just a carbon copy of the first ball, full and wide, Buttler leaves
78.1 -
Corey Anderson to Buttler, no run, full and wide outside off, Buttler watches it sail through to the keeper
77.6 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, full and outside off stump, driven watchfully to cover
77.5 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, the sweep shot attempted but Ali gets an inside edge onto pad, lucky that it didn't go to the man at short leg
77.4 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, Ali offers a compact forward defence again
77.3 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, flighted delivery just outside off stump, blocked
There is a man catching at short cover for that uppish drive
77.2 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, on the stumps, softly defended into the on-side
77.1 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, tossed up outside off stump, defended off the front foot
76.6 -
Corey Anderson to Buttler, 2 runs, back of a length delivery on middle and leg, Buttler hangs back and works it to deep mid wicket, collects a couple
76.5 -
Corey Anderson to Buttler, no run, on a good length outside off, Buttler lets it go through to the keeper
76.4 -
Corey Anderson to Buttler, FOUR, 300 up for England and they would be happy after losing 4 wickets inside 15 overs, this was fraction fuller and wide, Buttler drives on the front foot and gets a boundary towards deep extra cover
76.3 -
Corey Anderson to Buttler, no run, length delivery around middle and off, Buttler blocks
76.2 -
Corey Anderson to Moeen Ali, 1 run, short delivery on middle and leg, Ali miscues the pull towards backward square leg, picks a run
76.1 -
Corey Anderson to Moeen Ali, no run, round the wicket, bumper angling away from the left hander, Ali goes for the pull, he played that a day early
75.6 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, 1 run, Craig throws one up nicely, Ali drives off the front foot to deep extra-cover and keeps strike
75.5 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, thought about cutting it as it was too short, but on seeing it spin a long way away, Ali opts to let it go at the last moment
75.4 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, FOUR, floated up, but Ali plays a brave shot. Opts to loft it over the infield and hits it over mid-on. The fact that it was very full made life very easy for him
75.3 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, the slider pushed through, Ali hangs back to keep this out
75.2 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, spinning away outside off stump, left alone
75.1 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, round the wicket, flighted delivery outside off stump, Ali lets it go
74.6 -
Corey Anderson to Moeen Ali, 1 run, back of a length delivery on middle and off, Ali clips it to the leg-side and sets off
74.5 -
Corey Anderson to Moeen Ali, no run, bumper on middle and leg, Ali ducks underneath it
74.4 -
Corey Anderson to Moeen Ali, no run, length delivery wide outside off, Ali stays inside the line and ignores it to the keeper
74.3 -
Corey Anderson to Buttler, 1 run, length delivery outside off, Buttler cuts it square of the wicket and picks a single
74.2 -
Corey Anderson to Moeen Ali, 1 run, short and wide outside off, Ali pulls and doesn't time it well, the ball rolls to deep square leg
74.1 -
Corey Anderson to Moeen Ali, no run, fuller length delivery on middle and leg, Ali works it towards mid-on
Drinks are on the field now. Moeen Ali needs to support Jos Buttler, who's approaching his fifty. With an hour and fifteen minutes to go (16 overs), the hosts would love to get to 350. However, the visitors would fancy their chances as the second new ball is just 36 balls away.
73.6 -
Craig to Buttler, no run, very full outside off stump, driven to cover
73.5 -
Craig to Buttler, no run, flatter in trajectory, tucked into the on-side
73.4 -
Craig to Buttler, 2 runs, the reverse-sweep attempted, but not executed well, the ball takes the glove and flies over the keeper
73.3 -
Craig to Buttler, no run, well outside off stump, Buttler was simply ball-watching on that occasion
73.2 -
Craig to Buttler, FOUR, too short this time, down the leg-side as well, Buttler goes on the back foot and pulls it behind square on the on-side for an easy boundary
73.1 -
Craig to Buttler, 2 runs, nice bit of flight, but it's too full and Buttler easily drives it along the ground through extra-cover
Mark Craig [14.0-1-55-1] is back into the attack
Slip and a short leg in place
Time for some off-spin again
72.6 -
Corey Anderson to Moeen Ali, no run, a back foot defence towards cover
72.5 -
Corey Anderson to Moeen Ali, no run, good leave. Good length delivery just shaping away outside off stump, Ali covers the stumps and leaves it alone. Looked like the ball just held its line after pitching, but Ali left it well
72.4 -
Corey Anderson to Moeen Ali, no run, short enough for Ali to hang back and block
72.3 -
Corey Anderson to Moeen Ali, no run, that's too wide and Ali did not want to disturb it
72.2 -
Corey Anderson to Moeen Ali, no run, just a hint of outswing on this good length delivery, Ali defends with soft hands and gets an outside edge that rolls towards gully
72.1 -
Corey Anderson to Moeen Ali, no run, full and swinging away outside off stump, left alone
71.6 -
Southee to Buttler, no run, fraction fuller and outside off, Buttler lifts his bat and lets it go
71.5 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, 1 run, short and on middle and leg, Ali glances it towards fine leg and gets a single
71.4 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, short and wide outside off, Ali leaves
71.3 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, full toss on middle and leg, Ali drives it back to the bowler
71.2 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, almost took Ali's off-stump, full and shaped back in late, Ali doesn't count for the swing as he lets it go, it was not far away from the off-pole
71.1 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, here comes the short ball yet again, that's too wide for Ali to attempt a shot, he lets it go through to the keeper
70.6 -
Corey Anderson to Moeen Ali, 1 run, tap-and-run single, Ali defends this length ball with soft hands towards point and sets off
70.5 -
Corey Anderson to Buttler, 1 run, loose, very loose from Buttler. Anderson bowls this full and wide outside off stump, Buttler reaches out to drive without moving his feet, he is so lucky that the inside edge didn't go back onto the sticks
70.4 -
Corey Anderson to Buttler, no run, inswinger on a fuller length, Buttler blocks it with the full face of the bat to mid-on
70.3 -
Corey Anderson to Moeen Ali, 1 run, full and on the stumps, gently worked away through square leg
70.2 -
Corey Anderson to Moeen Ali, no run, back of a length and just a bit of shape away, not close enough to make Ali play though
70.1 -
Corey Anderson to Moeen Ali, no run, full and swinging away outside off stump, left alone
Corey Anderson, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
Three slips and a gully
Looks like NZ pacers have made plans to trouble Ali with the short ball
69.6 -
Southee to Buttler, no run, fraction fuller around the fifth stump line, Buttler blocks off the back foot
69.5 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, 1 run, length delivery just outside off, Ali defends it to the off-side and sets off for a quick single
69.4 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, short and way outside off, Ali leaves
69.3 -
Southee to Buttler, 3 runs, tad fuller just outside off, Buttler stays on the back foot and dabs it towards third man, gets three as one slip fielder hunts it down
69.2 -
Southee to Buttler, no run, length delivery outside off, Buttler lifts his bat and lets it go
69.1 -
Southee to Buttler, no run, good length delivery shaping away outside off, Buttler stays inside the line and watches it sail through to the keeper
Tim Southee [14.0-1-61-1] is back into the attack
68.6 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, tries the inswingers, on the stumps, Ali offers a compact defence
68.5 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, good leave. Covers the stumps, it wasn't all that far away from the off pole, but Ali was confident in his leave
68.4 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, this is a top nut from Boult. He goes wide of the crease, angles this fuller length delivery in and then gets it to shape away, in fact it pitched around off stump line and then moved away to beat Ali all ends up
68.3 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, FOUR, top shot sir! Full and swinging away, Ali gets a good stride forward, great balance as he leans forward and drives it sweetly from the middle of the bat through cover. That will give him a lot of confidence
68.2 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, back of a length on the stumps, Ali defends off the back foot
68.1 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, gets behind the line and pushes it to mid-on
67.6 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, 1 run, taps this to short-cover and keeps strike
67.5 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, good length delivery from Henry, Ali is late on the defence, the takes the outside edge and rolls towards the slip cordon
67.4 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, a real close lbw appeal and NZ don't have a review, full and angling into the left hander, Ali misses on the flick and gets hit on the pad, that looked pretty close the minute it hit, Moeen Ali will consider himself lucky, umpire thought the ball was doing too much on that occasion
67.3 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, 1 run, length delivery just outside off, Buttler drops it in front of cover and hustles for a quick single, gets in comfortably
67.2 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, 1 run, short and on the leg stump, Ali helps it towards fine leg
67.2 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, wide, short and way outside off, Ali lets it go and wide calls the umpire
67.1 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, short of length delivery on middle and leg, Ali pushes it to the leg-side off the back foot
66.6 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, shout for LBW, the shake of the head from umpire Marais Erasmus and rightly so. Too much inswing on this full ball, Buttler falls over on the flick, is rapped on the pads, impact was around leg stump but it was easily going down the leg-side
66.5 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, full and angling away from the right-hander, Buttler was simply ball-watching on that occasion
66.4 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, 1 run, very full, flicked wide of mid-on for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses
66.3 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, the inswinger from Boult. It started well outside off stump, but it was not close enough to make Ali play even though it came back into the left-hander, Ali shoulders arms
66.2 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, fullish and outside off stump, Ali drives it to mid-off
66.1 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, teasing length from Boult. Full and just swinging away, close to the off stump as well, Ali though doesn't go for the drive, covers the sticks and lets it go through
65.6 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, back of a length delivery on middle and leg, Buttler was late to bring his bat down as he was looking to work this into the leg-side, wears it on the thigh pad
65.5 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, tad fuller around off, Buttler blocks it towards cover
65.4 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, length delivery outside off, pushed to cover off the front foot
65.3 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, 2 runs, back of a length delivery just outside off, Buttler times the punch to perfection towards extra cover as he picks up a couple
65.2 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, full and wide outside off, Buttler goes for the booming drive with laden feet, doesn't get anywhere close to it
65.1 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, length delivery just outside off, Buttler defends it to the off-side
64.6 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, outswinger, on a fuller length outside off, Moeen Ali thought about playing that, but lets it go at the last instant
64.5 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, fullish and on off, Moeen Ali comes half-forward and defends
64.4 -
Boult to Buttler, 1 run, full and on the pads, Buttler flicks it to fine leg
64.3 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, repeat of the previous delivery, Boult pegs away around off, Buttler watches it closely and leaves it alone. Again, the ball swings after passing the batsman
64.2 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, back of a length around off, Buttler covers the line and lets it go
64.1 -
Boult to Buttler, byes, FOUR, splays it down leg, Buttler can't meet with the glance, the ball swings further away, Latham dives in vain. For a second, it looked like it came off the bat, but it was nowhere close to the willow
Trent Boult [16.0-4-53-1] is back into the attack
63.6 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, FOUR, lovely delivery first up, yorker on the stumps, Moeen Ali just about gets his bat down in time, manages to squirt it past the slip cordon. Henry was not sure whether it was boot first or bat, but McCullum wanted it reviewed. That was an easy decision for third umpire Rod Tucker
There is an lbw appeal and McCullum decides to review it. Third umpire says it's a fair delivery. Give me front vision. That is very clear, off the bat. Ravi stay with your onfield decision.
Moeen Ali, left handed bat, comes to the crease
63.5 -
Matt Henry to J Root, out Caught by Latham!! Root's dream of getting to his third ton at Lord's comes to an end, it wasn't a wicket deserving delivery though, short and wide, Root goes for the cut and gets an under edge, Latham accepts it gleefully. End of a brilliant knock from the 24-year old, he gets a standing ovation as he walks back to the pavilion. J Root c Latham b Matt Henry 98(161) [4s-11]
Matt Henry to J Root, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
63.4 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Root punches it to extra cover
63.3 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, 1 run, length delivery outside off, Buttler turns it to mid-on and picks up a risky single, Guptill gets quickly to the ball and fires a throw at the bowler's end, he missed and Buttler was struggling even with a dive
63.2 -
Matt Henry to J Root, 1 run, length delivery wide outside off, Root drives it in front of square on the off-side, 250 up for England
63.1 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Root goes on the back foot and punches it straight to mid-on
62.6 -
Craig to Buttler, no run, gives this plenty of air outside off, Buttler drives to mid-off, straight to Baz
62.5 -
Craig to J Root, 1 run, flighted on off, Root leans forward and nudges it to deep mid-wicket
62.4 -
Craig to J Root, no run, flatter and around off, Root bunts it towards cover, there was a single on offer, but Root missed out there
62.3 -
Craig to J Root, no run, way down leg, Root can't lay bat on that as he looked to sweep
62.2 -
Craig to Buttler, 1 run, trifle short and outside off, Buttler cuts it square of the wicket
62.1 -
Craig to J Root, leg byes, 1 run, sliding onto the pads, Root can't meet with the glance, the ball rolls off the pads to backward square, Buttler calls for a quick run
Craig comes round the wicket now
61.6 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, good length delivery outside off, Buttler punches it straight to extra cover
61.5 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Buttler ignores it to the keeper
61.4 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, short of length delivery wide outside off, Buttler had enough time to leave that to the keeper
61.3 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, length delivery wide outside off, Buttler defends it to point
61.2 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, edged and doesn't carry, on a good length around the fifth stump line, Buttler pushes at it, gets an edge, but doesn't carry to Taylor at first slip
61.1 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, back of a length well wide of off, Buttler ignores it
60.6 -
Craig to J Root, FOUR, Anderson gets a bad bounce and concedes another boundary to Root, tossed up on off, Root gets forward and works it wide of mid-wicket, Anderson runs to his left, the ball bounces a bit more and runs away to the fence
60.5 -
Craig to J Root, no run, nurdled away behind square, there is a fielder placed for that particular shot
60.4 -
Craig to J Root, no run, shortens the length slightly, Root goes back and clips it to short leg, Ronchi does well to make a half stop
60.3 -
Craig to J Root, FOUR, Root moves into the 90s. Floated up just outside off, Root comes forward, presents the full face and drives it to the right of mid-off, the timing on that takes it to the fence
60.2 -
Craig to J Root, no run, turning down leg, Root helps it on the way to backward square with a sweep, picks out the fielder
60.1 -
Craig to J Root, no run, marginally short, Root swivels and pulls straight to mid-wicket
59.6 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Buttler miscues the drive as the ball bounces towards the leg side
59.5 -
Matt Henry to J Root, 1 run, length delivery just outside off, Root drives to the left of the bowler, mid-off fumbles and allows the duo to sneak a single
59.4 -
Matt Henry to J Root, 2 runs, back of a length delivery just outside off, Root stays back in the crease and punches it towards square third man, picks up a couple
59.3 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, on a good length outside off, Root stays on the back foot and punches it towards gully
59.2 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, slightly fuller way outside off, Root stays inside the line and lets it go
59.1 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, outswinger, outside off, Root lifts his bat and lets it go
58.6 -
Craig to Buttler, no run, almost had his man. Top stuff from Craig. Turn and bounce for him, tosses it up just outside off and gets it to break back in, Buttler stays in the crease and is beaten off the inside edge. Latham too was deceived and does not collect it
58.5 -
Craig to Buttler, no run, pushed through around off, Buttler stays rooted to the crease and defends off the inside edge to short leg
58.4 -
Craig to Buttler, no run, again, slightly quicker and around off, Buttler knocks it to cover
58.3 -
Craig to Buttler, no run, flatter and on the stumps, Buttler brings his bat forward and keeps it out
58.2 -
Craig to Buttler, FOUR, lovely use of the feet, dances down the wicket to the flighted delivery, meets the pitch of the ball and lofts it with the turn over mid-wicket, the fielder from deep square gives chase in vain
58.1 -
Craig to J Root, 1 run, nice loopy delivery outside off, Root comes forward and knocks it to cover-point
57.6 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, short of length outside off, Henry gets extra bounce as the batsman looked to block, the ball escapes the edge yet again
57.5 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, length delivery dragging Buttler to offer a shot at it, the ball just about escapes the edge
57.4 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, FOUR, fraction fuller just outside off, Buttler was caught in the crease as he hangs his bat tentatively, ball takes the edge and escapes past the slip cordon into the third man fence
57.3 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, short of length delivery wide outside off, Buttler lets it go through to the keeper
57.2 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, length delivery just outside off, Buttler stays inside the line and watches the ball sail through to the keeper
57.1 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, good length ball outside off, left alone
56.6 -
Craig to J Root, no run, fraction short and on off, Root kneels down and nails the sweep straight into Ronchi at short leg. Root just checks if Ronchi is fine, he is
56.5 -
Craig to J Root, no run, poor delivery and Root has missed out, down the leg-side, Root gets inside the line and can't meet with the sweep. Good take by Latham
56.4 -
Craig to J Root, 2 runs, touch quicker and outside off, Root waits and plays the late cut behind point, Bracewell runs to his left from sweeper and keeps it to a couple
56.3 -
Craig to Buttler, 1 run, pushed through just outside off, Buttler punches it square on the off-side
56.2 -
Craig to J Root, 1 run, on the leg-stump line, Root sweeps it behind square leg, he wanted two but Buttler sends him back
56.1 -
Craig to J Root, no run, too full and on the stumps, Root flicks and picks out mid-wicket, who is just outside the inner ring
55.6 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, 2 runs, touch fuller on middle and leg, Buttler nudges it to deep mid wicket and picks up a couple
55.5 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, back of a length delivery wide outside off, Buttler plays inside the line and lets it go
55.4 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, short of length wide outside off, Buttler was surprised by the slowness of the delivery, hangs his bat tentatively, keeper doesn't collect it cleanly either
55.3 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, full and wide from Henry, Buttler drives it to backward point
55.2 -
Matt Henry to J Root, 1 run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Root stands still and punches it square of the wicket
55.1 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, good length delivery on middle and leg, Root hangs on the back foot and punches it back to the bowler
Welcome back.. The bell has been rung. McCullum gathers his team around in a huddle. Has a few words before they stride out. Still no sign of Watling. The England batsmen walk out with a spring in their steps. Henry to begin proceedings. He has three slips and a gully in place..
A chance to engrave his name on the Lord's Honours Boards went abegging as he fell 8 runs short of a well deserved hundred. The highlight of Stokes' innings was the strike-rate as he took just 94 balls to compose 92 runs. He also stitched a lovely 161-run stand with Root, which bailed England out of trouble. Jos Buttler then joined Root at the crease and the duo batted sensibly to remain unbeaten. Unlike the morning session, McCullum gave Craig a good go as the fast bowlers did not get much swing.
Tea, Day 1: Joe Root and Ben Stokes continued the good work after the lunch break. Just before the drinks break, Stokes went berserk and scored 25 runs off just 10 balls. As the pacers were not able to stem the run flow, McCullum was forced to bring back off-spinner Mark Craig. The move worked wonders for the visitors as Stokes misjudged a slider and shouldered arms to lose his off stump.
54.6 -
Craig to Buttler, no run, tossed up on off, Buttler hangs back and knocks it gently to short mid-wicket
54.5 -
Craig to Buttler, FOUR, lovely shot! It was overpitched outside off and Buttler takes full toll of it, gets a good stride forward and laces the drive through cover, no need to run for those
54.4 -
Craig to Buttler, no run, goes back and across, works it to short leg, the fielder deflects it back towards the bowler
54.3 -
Craig to Buttler, no run, flighted on middle, Buttler works it to short leg
Craig loses his run-up and pulls out of his delivery stride
54.2 -
Craig to J Root, 1 run, flighted just outside off, Root opens the bat face, eases it to the left of cover
54.1 -
Craig to J Root, no run, whipped off the front foot straight to Williamson at mid-wicket
53.6 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, full delivery oround off, Buttler blocks it to the right of the bowler, mid-on dives and parries the ball towards mid-off, the batsmen don't think about a single
53.5 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, fraction fuller on middle and off, Buttler pushes it to mid-on
53.4 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, short of length delivery wide outside off, Buttler lets it go through to the keeper
53.3 -
Matt Henry to J Root, 1 run, length delivery just outside off, Root punches it square of the wicket and picks up an easy single
53.2 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, full delivery wide outside off, Root lifts his bat and lets it go
53.1 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, fraction fuller angling away from Root, left alone
52.6 -
Craig to Buttler, no run, slower and turning in, Buttler stays back and turns it gently to the on-side
52.5 -
Craig to Buttler, no run, shortens the slightly, Buttler goes back and knocks it to mid-on
52.4 -
Craig to J Root, 1 run, floated up outside off, Root gets to the pitch and whips it wide of mid-wicket, for a single
52.3 -
Craig to J Root, no run, tossed up on off, Root works it from front of his pads, hits it straight into the short leg fielder
52.2 -
Craig to Buttler, 3 runs, flighted on off, Buttler kneels down and paddles it fine, Anderson had to run a long way and he can't prevent the batsmen from taking three
A slip, gully and short leg in place for Buttler
52.1 -
Craig to J Root, 1 run, goes deep in the crease and milks it in front of square on the leg-side
51.6 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, Buttler was almost done! this was on a full length and swaying away from the right hander, Buttler was looking to poke at it, missed by a feather
51.5 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, length delivery just outside off, pushed back to the bowler
51.4 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, tad fuller on middle and off, Buttler blocks it, the ball bounces awkwardly off the pitch and into the helmet grill
51.3 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, fuller length delivery on middle and leg, Buttler gets across and works it to mid-on
51.2 -
Matt Henry to J Root, 1 run, fuller and outside off, Root leans into the drive, gets it through cover, Baz keeps it to a single
51.1 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, back of a length just outside off, Root dabs it towards gully, Williamson dives to his left and makes a fine stop
50.6 -
Craig to Buttler, no run, nice loopy delivery outside off, Buttler drives and picks out mid-off
50.5 -
Craig to Buttler, no run, throws this up and gets it to turn, Buttler goes for the cut, fails to make contact as it was too close to the body
50.4 -
Craig to Buttler, no run, flatter and around off, Buttler knocks it to the off-side
50.3 -
Craig to J Root, 1 run, waits in the crease for the ball to spin, nurdles it behind square on the leg-side, for a single
50.2 -
Craig to J Root, no run, this time comes well forward, turns it gently to mid-wicket
50.1 -
Craig to J Root, no run, works it off the back foot to short mid-wicket, can't beat the fielder there
49.6 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, length delivery wide outside off, left alone
49.5 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, FOUR, brilliant straight drive from Buttler, this was slightly fuller on middle and off, Buttler drives it handsomely straight down the ground
49.4 -
Matt Henry to J Root, 1 run, fuller delivery on middle and off, Root drives it back to the bowler, Henry fails to pick it cleanly, gets a single towards mid-off
49.3 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, slightly fuller just outside off, Root drives it off the inside half of the bat as the ball rolls towards mid-on
49.2 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, fraction fuller just outside off, Root ignores it to the keeper
49.1 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, good length delivery wide outside off, Root lets it go
48.6 -
Craig to J Root, 1 run, goes straight on, Root presses forward, opens the bat face and guides it to the vacant backward point region
48.5 -
Craig to J Root, 2 runs, flighted on off, Root gets to the pitch and whips it past the diving mid-wicket fielder, Anderson tidies up
48.4 -
Craig to J Root, no run, touch quicker and around off, Root defends with the bat and pad close together
48.3 -
Craig to J Root, no run, works it with the turn to short mid-wicket
48.2 -
Craig to Buttler, 1 run, gets it to drift on the batsman, Buttler shimmies down and goes for the loft over mid-wicket, the ball goes off the inside part to to deep square leg
48.1 -
Craig to J Root, 1 run, nurdled past the diving leg slip fielder, wanted two but he slips and falls as he turns for the second
Leg slip in place
47.6 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone
47.5 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, fuller length delivery just outside off, Buttler pushes it towards extra cover
47.4 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, on a length wide outside off, Buttler shoulders arms
47.3 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, slightly fuller wide outside off, Buttler lets it go through to the keeper
47.2 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, back of a length delivery, on middle and off, Buttler blocks it off the back foot
47.1 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, good length delivery outside off, Buttler lifts his bat and lets it go
Matt Henry [11.0-1-56-2] is back into the attack
Looks like Root is in some discomfort, meanwhile the players take a drink
46.6 -
Craig to Buttler, 1 run, waits for the ball to turn, works it in front of square on the leg-side and opens his account
46.5 -
Craig to J Root, 1 run, well tossed up delivery, Root wrists it to mid-on and takes a quick single
46.4 -
Craig to J Root, no run, stifled appeal for lbw, umpire Erasmus shakes his head. Flighted around off, Root misses the nudge through the on-side, wears it low on the pad, the impact was slightly outside off. That saved him there
46.3 -
Craig to J Root, no run, flatter and outside off, Root mistimes the punch to cover
46.2 -
Craig to J Root, 2 runs, on middle and leg, Root goes down and gets an inside edge on the paddle sweep, Taylor gives chase and keeps it to a double
46.1 -
Craig to J Root, no run, works it off the back foot to short mid-wicket
45.6 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, slightly fuller on middle and leg, Buttler pushes it back to the bowler
45.5 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, on a good length just outside off, Buttler shoulders arms at it
45.4 -
Boult to Buttler, no run, almost an yorker just outside off, Buttler digs it out towards extra cover
45.3 -
Boult to J Root, 1 run, tad fuller on middle and leg, Root walks slightly across and works it behind square on the on side
45.2 -
Boult to J Root, no run, back of a length delivery on middle and off, Root blocks
45.1 -
Boult to J Root, no run, short of length angling away from the right hander, Root goes for the tentative push, lucky that he didn't get an edge
44.6 -
Craig to Buttler, no run, floated up outside off, Buttler lunges forward and defends to Craig
44.5 -
Craig to Buttler, no run, flighted outside off, Buttler moves forward and dead-bats it to the off-side
44.4 -
Craig to Buttler, no run, another forward defensive from Buttler, back to the bowler
44.3 -
Craig to Buttler, no run, slower through the air, Buttler hangs back and defends to short leg
44.2 -
Craig to Buttler, no run, tossed up just outside off, Buttler presses forward and blocks
Jos Buttler, right handed bat, comes to the crease
44.1 -
Craig to Stokes, out Bowled!! Well, well, well. Would you believe it? A fine innings comes to an end with poor judgement. A dream of a hundred at Lord's remains a dream for now. Craig comes round the wicket and bowls it quicker, the angle takes it straight on, Stokes misjudges it completely and lets it go, the ball hits the top of off-stump. The partnership has also been broken. Stokes b Craig 92(94) [4s-15 6s-1]
Craig to Stokes, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
43.6 -
Boult to J Root, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Root defends it to the left of the bowler
43.5 -
Boult to Stokes, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Stokes dabs it square of the wicket
43.4 -
Boult to Stokes, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Stokes dabs it to point, Root was in a hurry to steal the single, Stokes shouts no
43.3 -
Boult to Stokes, no run, full and angling into the left hander, Stokes stands tall and blocks it towards short cover
43.2 -
Boult to Stokes, no run, tad fuller outside off, Stokes was tempted to push at it, decides against it at the last moment
43.1 -
Boult to Stokes, no run, angling in on off, Stokes turns it to mid-wicket, shouts "no" for the single
42.6 -
Craig to J Root, no run, goes right back and pushes it to point, no chance for a single
42.5 -
Craig to J Root, no run, flatter and on off, Root gets an inside edge onto the thigh pad, the ball drops down on the wicket
42.4 -
Craig to J Root, byes, 2 runs, almost! Craig thought he had his man. Flighted just outside off, Root kneels down and misses the sweep, the ball misses the off-pole by a few inches, Latham can't glove it and the batsmen take a couple of byes
42.3 -
Craig to J Root, no run, tossed up outside off, Root drives without much timing to mid-off
A slip and short leg in place
42.2 -
Craig to Stokes, 1 run, touch short and outside off, Stokes cuts in the air wide of cover, there was protection in the deep
Round the wicket for Stokes
42.1 -
Craig to J Root, 1 run, pushed through outside off, Root opens the bat face and guides it past the vacant point region for a single
41.6 -
Boult to J Root, 1 run, full delivery just outside off, Root waits and doesn't time the drive, the ball rolls away towards mid-off
41.5 -
Boult to J Root, no run, back of a length wide outside off, Root stays on the back foot and dabs it towards gully
41.4 -
Boult to J Root, no run, tad fuller outside off, Root drives it to mid-off
41.3 -
Boult to J Root, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Root defends it to point
41.2 -
Boult to Stokes, 1 run, full and angling into the left hander, Stokes clips it behind square on the on side
41.1 -
Boult to J Root, 1 run, back of a length delivery wide outside off, Root hangs on the back foot and cuts it square of the wicket, a fumble allows a single
40.6 -
Craig to Stokes, no run, tossed up just outside off, Stokes comes forward and pushes it back to the bowler
40.5 -
Craig to Stokes, no run, slower and plenty of flight, Stokes' eyes lit up as he went on his knee to play the slog sweep, he missed and is struck on the thigh, it was going down leg
40.4 -
Craig to Stokes, no run, flatter and on the stumps, Stokes knocks it back to Craig
40.3 -
Craig to Stokes, no run, goes on with the angle, Stokes ekes out an inside edge onto the pad
40.2 -
Craig to Stokes, no run, flighted outside off, left alone
Round the wicket
40.1 -
Craig to J Root, 1 run, tossed up around off, Root eases it wide of cover
Mark Craig [2.0-0-13-0] is back into the attack
Time for a drink. New Zealand have chased leather since the lunch break. This partnership is going at the rate of knots and they need to break it. Stokes looks well set for his second Test hundred, while Root looks solid at the other end. McCullum was seen pepping his boys up during the break. He took his time and didn't bother as the batsmen waited.
39.6 -
Boult to Stokes, no run, fullish and just outside off, Stokes drives to the right of the bowler, Boult gets a hand and takes the pace off the ball
39.5 -
Boult to Stokes, FOUR, the 150 of the partnership comes up in just 168 balls. These two have turned it around nicely. Full and slanting into the pads, Stokes leans forward and flicks it to deep mid-wicket, no stopping those
39.4 -
Boult to Stokes, 2 runs, too straight, on middle and leg, Stokes works it in front of square on the leg-side, calls for two and gets it easily
39.3 -
Boult to Stokes, FOUR, he is batting like a dream now. Another fabulous shot from the Durham all-rounder. Goes right back for this short of length delivery, punches it beautifully through cover, the slope takes the ball away from the fielders
39.2 -
Boult to Stokes, no run, back of a length on off, Stokes gets inside the line and knocks it to mid-on
39.1 -
Boult to Stokes, no run, short of length and holds its line, Stokes is squared up as he looks to tuck it to the on-side, the leading edge goes quickly to ground and rolls to cover
Trent Boult [12.0-4-38-1] is back into the attack
38.6 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, 1 run, again, trifle short and on the stumps, Stokes pulls it to deep backward square leg, it didn't bounce as much as he expected, but did well to get bat on that
38.5 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, FOUR, Henry prefers to keep it short, Stokes is waiting for it, he rocks back and hammers the pull to deep mid-wicket, the man at deep square leg couldn't pick the ball, he stood his ground and reacted after it reached the fence
38.4 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, SIX, that's smoked! Stokes getting those big biceps into play. Henry drags it short, Stokes picks it from outside off and nails it in front of square, hit flat and over deep mid-wicket for a maximum
38.3 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, back of a length just outside off, Stokes camps back and defends to mid-off
38.2 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, FOUR, much better while playing proper cricket. Short and outside off, Stokes stands tall and punches it sweetly through cover, the fast outfield takes care of the rest
38.1 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, loose from Stokes, Henry pushes this well outside off, teases the batsman to go after it, Stokes takes the bait and throws his bat, fortunately he doesn't nick it behind
37.6 -
Southee to Stokes, 1 run, full and on the stumps, Stokes presents the straightest of bats and drives to the right of mid-on, Boult moves quickly, dives and keeps it down to a single
37.5 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, back of a length around off, Stokes chops it to gully, too close to be playing the cut
37.4 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, fullish and outside off, Stokes drives to mid-off where Baz makes a tumbling stop, the bat turned in Stokes' hands and hence he was not able to time it
37.3 -
Southee to J Root, leg byes, 1 run, yorker on leg-stump, Root can't meet with the flick, the ball goes off the pad to backward square, no appeal for LBW as it was slanting down
37.2 -
Southee to J Root, no run, goes wide of the crease, keeps it full and around off, Root pushes off the front foot to mid-off
37.1 -
Southee to Stokes, 1 run, dug in short, Stokes swivels and pulls in front of square for a single
36.6 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, short of length on off, Root hops across and defends in front of cover
36.5 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, 1 run, Henry has his hands on his head. He knew he was inches away from breaking the partnership. Fullish and outside off, Stokes goes for the drive away from the body, the inside edge misses the leg-stump by a whisker
36.4 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, back of a length close to off, Stokes stays back and knocks it towards cover
36.3 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, pushes it outside off, the length is full, Stokes reaches out and mistimes the drive
36.2 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, FOUR, top shot! Pitched up around off, Stokes drives it past the bowler, Henry dives to his left but can't get there, Anderson gives chase and comes second as well, he goes crashing into the ad boards, but he is fine
36.1 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, fuller and outside off, Stokes comes well forward and drives to mid-off
35.6 -
Southee to J Root, no run, bumper from Southee, too high as it sails over comfortably over Root's head. He looks at the square leg umpire for a wide, but this is Test cricket
35.5 -
Southee to J Root, no run, outswinger, on a length outside off, left alone
35.4 -
Southee to J Root, no run, too far outside off, easy leave for Root
35.3 -
Southee to J Root, no run, fullish and outside off, Root drives off the inner part back to Southee
35.2 -
Southee to J Root, no run, good length ball rises steeply after Root lets it go, Latham took it head height
35.2 -
Southee to Stokes, no ball, 1 run, third time that Southee has overstepped today. Digs it in short, Stokes plays a controlled pull behind square leg
35.1 -
Southee to Stokes, FOUR, cracking shot! Half volley and plenty of room on offer, Stokes gets a good stride forward and drives it through cover, no stopping that once it goes past the infield
34.6 -
Matt Henry to J Root, 2 runs, the bottom hand comes into play, short of length just outside off, Root goes for the whip through the on-side, doesn't get it off the middle, the ball goes past Stokes and the duo collect two
34.5 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, fuller and just outside off, Root push-drives to mid-off
34.4 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, tucks the back of a length delivery to mid-wicket
34.3 -
Matt Henry to J Root, 2 runs, edged and safe! Henry causing some problems for the batsmen. On a length in the corridor around off, Root goes for the back foot defence, the ball takes the edge and drops in front of Southee at second slip. One good thing was he didn't go hard at that
34.2 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, byes, 1 run, peach! Another one of those unplayables from Henry. Short of a length and nips back in, Stokes was looking to push at it, is cut into half and Latham was wrong-footed, he goes with one-hand and doesn't gather it
34.1 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, back of a length on off, Stokes jams it off the inside half onto the pad, the ball dribbles to the right of the bowler
Matt Henry [8.0-1-32-2] is back into the attack
33.6 -
Southee to J Root, no run, good length ball in the channel outside off, Root shoulders arms
33.5 -
Southee to J Root, no run, touch of shape back into the batsman, Root comes forward, is hit on the pad before defending to cover. The impact was outside off though, hence no appeal from the Kiwis
33.4 -
Southee to J Root, no run, full and in the slot outside off, Root plays a cracking cover drive, straight to Anderson at cover
33.3 -
Southee to J Root, no run, again, moves nicely forward and presses the length ball to cover
33.2 -
Southee to J Root, no run, compact forward defence from Root to this good length delivery
33.1 -
Southee to Stokes, 1 run, banged in halfway down the wicket, Stokes plays a half-hearted pull, the top-edge flies towards fine leg, drops in front of Boult, who was running forward to get there. It was a teaser for Boult
32.6 -
Boult to J Root, no run, pitched up outside off, Root drives and finds cover
32.5 -
Boult to J Root, no run, very full and just outside off, Root squeezes the drive to cover
32.4 -
Boult to J Root, no run, fullish and outside off, Root drives to mid-off, no timing as the bottom hand comes off the bat
Changes to round the wicket
32.3 -
Boult to J Root, no run, hint of inward movement on this good length delivery, Root doesn't commit forward, gets his front pad out of the way and turns it to mid-wicket
32.2 -
Boult to J Root, no run, no swing on that, angled away outside off, left alone
32.1 -
Boult to J Root, no run, back of a length close to off, Root guides it towards gully
Slight delay as Root is having his shoe spikes tightened. It is all sorted now and he is ready to go..
31.6 -
Southee to Stokes, FOUR, fine shot to bring up Stokes' 2nd Test fifty. Top knock under pressure which is appreciated by his team-mates. Southee for the second time in the over drifts onto the pads, Stokes clips it in front of square and reaches the milestone
31.5 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, on a length just outside off, Stokes presses forward and push-drives cover
31.4 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, back of a length around off, Stokes gets right behind the line and defends to Southee
31.3 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, pushed across the left-hander, Stokes won't play at those
31.2 -
Southee to Stokes, FOUR, the 100 partnership comes up. This stand has bailed England out of trouble, at least slightly. Full and on the pads, Stokes leans forward and flicks it handsomely wide of mid-on, the timing on that beats the chasing fielder
31.1 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, full and outside off, Stokes mistimes the drive to mid-off
30.6 -
Boult to J Root, no run, on a length and angling in on off, Root hangs back and defends off the inner part to mid-wicket
30.5 -
Boult to J Root, no run, pitches it up outside off, Root goes hard on the drive, the thickish inside edge rolls down to mid-on. He was not balanced while playing that shot, hence didn't get it off the middle
Switches to round the wicket
30.4 -
Boult to J Root, 2 runs, Boult not getting his line right in this over, another one on the pads, flicked away behind square for a brace, Henry does the tiding up
30.3 -
Boult to J Root, no run, back of a length just outside off, Root punches it gently to cover
30.2 -
Boult to Stokes, leg byes, 1 run, again, drifts onto the pads, Stokes can't meet with the glance, the duo sneak in a leg bye
30.1 -
Boult to Stokes, 2 runs, Boult doesn't adjust to the left-hander after bowling two continuous overs to the right-hander, slants it on the pads, Stokes flicks it between mid-wicket and mid-on and collects four
29.6 -
Southee to J Root, no run, fraction short and width on offer, Root cracks the cut straight to Williamson, either side and that would have been four
The slip cordon is strengthened. Three slips and a gully now..
29.5 -
Southee to J Root, no run, short of length well wide of off, Root hoists his bat up and lets it go. Again the ball curls away after passing the batsman
29.4 -
Southee to J Root, no run, wide of the crease, short and outside off, Root doesn't get on top of the bounce, cuts and is lucky not to have edged it. That was a loose shot
29.3 -
Southee to J Root, no run, on a length just outside off, left alone
29.2 -
Southee to J Root, no run, beauty! Back of a length outside off, Root stands up and looks to force it off the back foot, the late movement beats the outside edge. It kept homing away and Latham almost took it in front of first slip
29.1 -
Southee to J Root, FOUR, easy pickings, Southee errs in line and drifts onto the pads, Root gets enough bat on the glance and beats the fielder at fine leg
28.6 -
Boult to J Root, 1 run, good length ball pitches on off and straightens, Root pushes away from the body, manages to squirt it off the inside edge to fine leg
28.5 -
Boult to J Root, no run, that was a set-up from Boult, kept pushing it across the right-hander, brings this one back into Root, who goes hard at and the inside edge hits the pad. That little bit of wood saved Root there
28.4 -
Boult to J Root, no run, sucker delivery, teases Root with a full and wide one outside off, Root resists and leaves it alone
28.3 -
Boult to J Root, no run, the ball moves away after Root shoulders arms to it, the line was once again outside off
28.2 -
Boult to J Root, no run, solidly comes forward and defends the full ball to mid-off
28.1 -
Boult to J Root, no run, Boult targeting the line just outside off, Root lets it go through to Latham
27.6 -
Southee to Stokes, FOUR, swing for Southee, it starts on off and shapes into the pads, Stokes leans forward and flicks it wide of mid-on to collect his first boundary after lunch
27.5 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, good length ball outside off, Stokes comes forward and bunts it to cover
27.4 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, shortens the length and slants it across the left-hander, Stokes ignores it
27.3 -
Southee to J Root, 1 run, the crowd goes "Roooottttt" as the Yorkshireman brings up his 10th Test fifty. Cook and rest of the England side are on their feet. He gets there with a front foot push past the non-striker, raises his bat and acknowledges the applause
27.2 -
Southee to Stokes, 1 run, fullish and on off, Stokes drives it back to Southee, who sticks out his right hand and can't stop the ball, easy single taken
27.1 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, on a length outside off, good carry to Latham as Stokes lets it go
Southee doing some stretching as he gets ready to have a crack
26.6 -
Boult to J Root, no run, back of a length just outside off, Root steers it towards backward point, the call is "wait, wait" for the single
26.5 -
Boult to J Root, no run, again, not close enough to make Root play, too far outside off
26.4 -
Boult to J Root, no run, pushed well wide of off, Root has nothing to do with it
26.3 -
Boult to J Root, no run, pitched up on off, Root presents the full face of the blade and drives it straight down the ground, hits the stumps at the bowler's end, Boult couldn't get a hand and had he done so, Stokes would have been in trouble as he was backing up
26.2 -
Boult to J Root, no run, back of a length and around off, easily left alone
Tom Latham is keeping wickets. Watling injured his knee in the first session and has not taken the field. Will keep you all updated once we have more news
26.1 -
Boult to J Root, no run, fuller and angled across off, Root presses forward, covers the line and shoulders arms
Welcome back.. Root and Stokes make their way out to the middle before the New Zealand players. Trent Boult to start proceedings in the second session. Just two slips and a gully now..
Overall, we've had a great couple of hours of Test cricket. The bowlers dominated the first hour and then the batsmen did all the talking in the next. An interesting post-lunch session awaits us. New Zealand would look for wickets at regular intervals, while England need this sensational partnership to blossom. Take a break and join us back in a while.
England looked down and out but Joe Root and Ben Stokes batted positively and made their intent clear very early. They were not afraid to play their shots and transferred the pressure back onto the New Zealand bowlers. As the duo were scoring at a brisk pace, McCullum turned to spin and Mark Craig almost struck in his very first over. Root was struck marginally outside the line of off stump as umpire Marais Erasmus rightly gave the batsman the benefit of doubt.
England captain Alastair Cook then decided to hook Matt Henry, but only managed to get a faint edge through to the keeper. Cook was a tad unlucky to nick that as the short ball was way down the leg-side. Having got his maiden Test wicket, Henry, with a spring in his stride, knocked over Ian Bell with a peach - the ball nipped away, squared up Bell and hit the top of off stump.
Lunch, Day 1: The New Zealand bowlers justified Brendon McCullum's call to bowl first by picking up four early wickets. Tim Southee opened the account for the Black Caps by finding the outside edge of debutant Adam Lyth. Trent Boult soon got his name into the wickets column as he had Gary Ballance caught well at third slip. It was an ugly shot from Ballance as he made an awful mess of a full ball swinging away from him.
25.6 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, pitched up on off, Stokes gets forward and defends to mid-off and that will be lunch on day 1
25.5 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, good carry to Watling after Stokes shoulders arms
25.4 -
Matt Henry to J Root, 1 run, pitched up outside off, Root gets forward to defend and it runs away off a thick outer half square of the wicket
25.3 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, 1 run, short of length on the stumps, clipped wide of mid-on
25.2 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, full on the stumps, crisply driven back to Matt Henry who fields. Sharp stop
25.1 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, full and swinging in, Stokes falls over on the flick and misses, rapped on the pads but no real appeal as it was going down
Last over before lunch
24.6 -
Craig to J Root, FOUR, third boundary of the over and the best of the lot. It wasn't short, it was spinning back in, but Root went back and punched it through point, once again beats the two men in on the off-side, the chase goes in vain from the fielders
24.5 -
Craig to J Root, FOUR, now through the off-side, slightly short and Root rocks back to force that through, beats point chasing. The crowd go 'Roooootttttttttttttt'
24.4 -
Craig to J Root, no run, that's the line and length, well tossed up outside off, Root defends with an open face to backward point
24.3 -
Craig to J Root, FOUR, Root doesn't miss out on another half-tracker, rocks back and pulls, it brushes short leg's helmet on the way and still runs away to the boundary. Poor bowling
24.2 -
Craig to J Root, no run, this time Root gets forward and clips it to short mid-wicket
24.1 -
Craig to J Root, no run, Root missed out there, dug in short on the stumps, Root pulls it straight to the fielder at mid-wicket, standing outside the inner ring
23.6 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, athletic stop by Matt Henry saves runs on his followthrough, nicely driven by Stokes but Matt Henry went down quickly
23.5 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, nips back in and raps Stokes on the pads as the Durham man misses the flick, going down though
23.4 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, slightly full and on the stumps, Stokes gets forward to push to mid-off
23.3 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, Matt Henry hits the bat hard as Stokes defends towards mid-off
23.2 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, angled across Stokes, left alone
23.1 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, short of length on the stumps, comfortabbly defended
22.6 -
Craig to J Root, no run, Root lined up for a big sweep and missed, hit on the back leg and Erasmus thought about it for a long while before shaking his head. Replays show no bat but the impact was with Erasmus' call and therefore Root stayed. Erasmus with a smile explains the decision to Southee and Watling
Baz is going for a review. Against Root for a lbw appeal. Given not out by Erasmus. 'Spin vision please' says the third umpire. No inside edge onto the pads. Hit on the back leg. Impact seems to be in line. 'I'm happy there is no bat, we can go onto Hawk-Eye when you are ready'. Impact - umpire's call and Root survives. Mighty close though
22.5 -
Craig to J Root, no run, tossed up outside off, Root gets forward and drives sweetly to mid-off
22.4 -
Craig to Stokes, 1 run, flighted delivery outside off, driven to mid-off, quick single taken
A slip and a short leg
22.3 -
Craig to Stokes, no run, nicely tossed up outside off, Stokes presses forward to defend and the ball hits the inside half of the bat, goes wide of short leg
22.2 -
Craig to Stokes, no run, again skids on, Stokes punches to extra cover
22.1 -
Craig to Stokes, no run, loud appeal for lbw first ball but that was always going down, skidded on from round the wicket and kept a bit low, Stokes went to pull and missed
Mark Craig, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
21.6 -
Matt Henry to J Root, FOUR, Root is looking very positive today, willing to put the loose ball away, short of length outside off, he stands tall and forces it through point
21.5 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, good length outside off, Root gets forward and shoulders arms
21.4 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, 1 run, short of length on the hips, clipped to deep backward square leg, where Ronchi fields
21.3 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, good length outside off, left alone
21.2 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, FOUR, good effort from the sub Ronchi but the ball wins the race. Short on the stumps, Stokes played a half-pull, but got enough of a top edge to beat the fielder running to his right from long leg
21.1 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, 2 runs, Matt Henry has his hands on his head, full on the stumps, Stokes gets an inside edge on the flick to deep square leg
Matt Henry [5.0-0-19-2] is back into the attack
20.6 -
Southee to Stokes, 1 run, short outside off, Stokes gets back and pulls to deep backward square leg, only a single that time
20.5 -
Southee to J Root, 1 run, pitched up outside off, Root defends wide of cover and Tom Latham again runs back and keeps it to a single with a sliding stop
20.4 -
Southee to J Root, no run, short of length outside off, Root defends
20.4 -
Southee to Stokes, no ball, 1 run, another no-ball, dug in short outside off, Stokes pulls from there and there are two men in the deep for the catch but it bounces in front of deep mid-wicket
Southee and McCullum have a chat
20.3 -
Southee to Stokes, 2 runs, on the hips, flicked wide of Henry at mid-on, two taken
20.3 -
Southee to Stokes, no ball, Southee oversteps and Stokes gets forward to defend it back to the bowler
20.2 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, good length on middle and leg, nicely clipped to mid-on
20.1 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, angled across Stokes on a good length, left alone
19.6 -
Boult to J Root, 2 runs, inswinger, on a fuller length, Root shuffles across and glances fine to fine leg, for a couple
19.5 -
Boult to J Root, no run, short of length on the stumps, Root blocks
19.4 -
Boult to J Root, no run, pitched up outside off, Root looks to hit the gap at cover but mistimes the drive back to Boult
19.3 -
Boult to J Root, FOUR, Root looks in great nick. Nothing short delivery, no pace and Root was early into position, swivelling and pulling it to the deep backward square fence, gave long leg no chance
19.2 -
Boult to J Root, no run, short of length outside off, Root defends off the back foot
19.1 -
Boult to J Root, no run, pitched up outside off, Root gets forward and drives to mid-off
18.6 -
Southee to J Root, 1 run, pitched up outside off, Root gets forward and drives to cover, Latham diving takes some pace off the shot, they take a single and look for the second, it isn't there and rightly Stokes is sent back
18.5 -
Southee to J Root, FOUR, fraction short outside off, Root hangs back and punches through point, raced away once it hit the gap
18.4 -
Southee to J Root, 2 runs, wide of the crease and full outside off, Root plays an open-faced drive square of the wicket, for a couple
18.3 -
Southee to J Root, no run, Root has a wry cherubic smile on his face after edging one and it doesn't carry to Watling diving to his right. Root was hanging back that time and gets lucky
18.2 -
Southee to J Root, no run, pitched up outside off, Root gets forward and drives to mid-off
This has been a good counter-attacking partnership. Has eased some pressure after four quick wickets
18.1 -
Southee to J Root, no run, short of length outside off, Root rises tall and blocks
17.6 -
Boult to Stokes, FOUR, there was risk involved in that but Stokes has put that away emphatically, closed the bat face on the flick to a middle stump delivery and managed to get sufficient bat on the shot, picked it through mid-wicket for consecutive boundaries
17.5 -
Boult to Stokes, FOUR, these attacking fields mean runs when it is placed in the gap, very full outside off, Stokes jammed out on it and got it through point
Four slips and two men at gully for Boult against Stokes
17.4 -
Boult to J Root, 3 runs, nicely clipped through mid-wicket and its racing away before Corey runs after it and pulls it back with a slide
17.3 -
Boult to J Root, no run, short of length outside off, Root softly steers it to the third slip, on the bounce
17.2 -
Boult to J Root, no run, short of length outside off, Root defends to point, looks for a quick single, not there as the fielder comes around
17.1 -
Boult to J Root, no run, yorker length outside off, Root digs it out to cover
16.6 -
Southee to Stokes, FOUR, another outside edge and right in the gap between slips and gully. Went to ground quickly and raced away beating the chasing fielders. Stokes going very hard at the ball, not a good sign if you are an England supporter
16.5 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, good length outside off, nice carry to Watling after Stokes shoulders arms
16.4 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, outswinger, on a good length, left alone
16.3 -
Southee to Stokes, FOUR, that's a half-volley outside off and Stokes plays a controlled square drive, got forward and bent his knee to play it along the ground to deep backward point, eye-catching from Stokes
16.2 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, swings back in, on off stump, Stokes gets forward and defends solidly
16.1 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, edged and doesn't carry to first slip. Poor from Stokes though. Went hard at a short and wide delivery and bottom-edged it, it was always going down and bounces in front of Ross Taylor
Tim Southee [5.0-1-12-1] is back into the attack
15.6 -
Boult to J Root, no run, short of length outside off, Root hangs back and defends
Back over the wicket for the last ball
15.5 -
Boult to J Root, no run, pitched up outside off, Root drives it back to Boult, off the thickish inside half
15.4 -
Boult to J Root, no run, full and curving back in, from outside off, but Root covers his off stump and shoulders arms
15.3 -
Boult to J Root, no run, edged and a controlled edge, down to the slip cordon, Root steering it down
Only three slips now
15.2 -
Boult to J Root, no run, full and outside off, left alone
Now round the wicket
15.1 -
Boult to J Root, no run, pitched up outside off, Root gets forward and drives sweetly but straight to the fielder at cover
14.6 -
Matt Henry to J Root, 1 run, back of a length outside off, Root dabs it with soft hands through point, for another single
14.5 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, 1 run, Matt Henry attacks the stumps and Stokes nudges it to square leg, takes the single
14.4 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, short of length on off, Stokes defends from the crease
14.3 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, FOUR, fine pull shot. Pacy short ball on the stumps, Stokes swivels on the shot and beats Boult with a tremendous shot. Power-packed
14.2 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, short of length outside off, Stokes defends
Andrew Strauss is seen at the ground, suited and booted with a smile on his face to boot. Wonder how long that smile will last
14.1 -
Matt Henry to J Root, 1 run, short of length on the stumps, Root hops back and defends to square leg, easy single taken
13.6 -
Boult to J Root, 1 run, nips back in and has Root in trouble, he is shuffling across a bit too much and getting his front pad across, gets a thick inside edge to fine leg
13.5 -
Boult to J Root, 2 runs, it was in the air but Root gets away as he threads the gap between cover and mid-off, full outside off, Root drives in the air and it doesn't find any fielder, gets two
13.4 -
Boult to J Root, no run, angled across Root, on a good length, left alone
13.3 -
Boult to J Root, 2 runs, again swings back in, Root gets forward to push and a thick inside edge runs through square leg, this time only a two
13.2 -
Boult to J Root, FOUR, that swung but it was on middle and leg, Root gets forward and flicks through square leg, the ball races away and beats the long leg fielder. Sweetly timed for four
Interesting thing to note: Moeen Ali was having a net, apparently without a care in the world and suddenly he has rushed back to the ground, kitbag slung over his shoulder after four quick wickets fell. Slightly comical!
13.1 -
Boult to Stokes, 1 run, good length outside off, Stokes gets forward and knocks it in the vacant gap at cover for a single
Trent Boult [4.0-1-6-1] is back into the attack
12.6 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, 1 run, too straight that time from Matt Henry, Stokes flicks wide of the diving mid-wicket and takes the single on offer, is off the mark
12.5 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, brings it closer to off but not close enough to make Stokes play. Three leaves in a row
12.4 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, Matt Henry pushes it further outside off, Stokes doesn't need to play at that
12.3 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, way outside off, easy leave
Ben Stokes, left handed bat, comes to the crease
Drinks being taken. And what a first hour this has been for New Zealand. If someone had offered them four wickets after one hour at the start they would've bitten the offering person's hand off. The seamers have exploited the assistance on offer and have got four poles to show for. England already under pressure and it is just the first hour of a long summer done
12.2 -
Matt Henry to Bell, out Bowled!! What a delivery! England are four down. Unplayable. Top of off. Angled in and Bell had it covered all the while but the seam movement completely befuddles him, squares him up and knocks back the off stump. That is too good from Matt Henry, to get it move like that after angling it in. Bell walks off bemused. Matt Henry is all smiles. Bell b Matt Henry 1(8)
Matt Henry to Bell, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
12.1 -
Matt Henry to Bell, no run, outswinger, on a good length, left alone
11.6 -
Southee to Bell, 1 run, relief for Bell as he gets off the mark, full on the stumps, pushed wide of mid-on for a quick single
Bell is coming off a pair in the previous Test at Barbados. Didn't know that!
11.5 -
Southee to Bell, no run, outswinger, Bell watches it closely and shoulders arms
11.4 -
Southee to Bell, no run, wide of the crease and on a yorker length outside off, dug out to cover
11.3 -
Southee to Bell, no run, pitched up outside off, Bell gets forward and drives well but Latham at cover dives acrobatically to his right to field. Saved four
11.2 -
Southee to Bell, no run, good length outside off, Bell though presses forward solidly and defends to cover
Four slips and a gully
11.1 -
Southee to Bell, no run, Southee hits the bat hard, brings Bell forward and the ball hits the bat splice and rolls to cover
Tim Southee [4.0-1-11-1] is back into the attack
10.6 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run,
10.5 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, outswinger, on a good length, left alone
10.4 -
Matt Henry to J Root, FOUR, lovely shot to get off the mark. Root gets forward and laces the cover drive after Matt Henry bowls the sucker delivery outside off, the ball beats the chasing fielder and runs away. Very quick outfield this
10.3 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, short of length on middle and leg, Root defends to mid-on
Joe Root, right handed bat, comes to the crease
10.2 -
Matt Henry to Cook, out Caught by Watling!! Debut wicket for Matt Henry at Lord's. That is every cricketer's dream. He has taken out the England captain. Not a delivery that deserved a wicket but Matt Henry will settle for it nonetheless. It was short and down leg, Cook saw this is a run-scoring opportunity, went to hook and got a feather. Watling moved smartly to take the catch. Cook didn't even wait for the umpire's decision, he just trudged off. Cook c Watling b Matt Henry 16(36) [4s-3]
Matt Henry to Cook, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
10.1 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, pitched up outside off, Cook gets forward and shoulders arms
Ian Bell, right handed bat, comes to the crease
A delay as Watling gets some strapping around his knee area. England have a job on their hands against this Kiwi attack
9.6 -
Boult to Ballance, out Caught by Southee!! Good catch by Southee at third slip. Intelligent bowling from Boult, went wide of the crease and angled it in on a fuller length, drew Ballance into the drive, the outside edge carried nicely to the fast bowler who took it close to his stomach and then tumbled across. Ballance c Southee b Boult 1(9)
Boult to Ballance, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
9.5 -
Boult to Ballance, no run, outswinger, starts outside off and Ballance shoulders arms
9.4 -
Boult to Ballance, no run, dug in short and Ballance wasn't expecting it, it surprised the Yorkie who swayed away from the line by arching back
9.3 -
Boult to Ballance, no run, full and on off, slight shape away, Ballance isn't forward, defends it back to the bowler
Four slips and a gully
9.2 -
Boult to Ballance, no run, almost yorker length on off stump, Ballance digs it out to point
9.1 -
Boult to Ballance, no run, full outside off, holds its line, left alone
Trent Boult [3.0-0-6-0] is back into the attack
8.6 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 2 runs, pitched up on off stump, Cook gets forward and drives to long-off, Baz hunts it down and keeps it to a brace
8.5 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, further outside off, easy leave. That just about carried to Watling
8.4 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, now this one hits Watling on the chest, again bounces in front of the keeper. Interesting to see Matt Henry not getting it to carry
8.3 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, nips back in sharply from a good length, on the stumps, Cook brings his bat down and defends to mid-on
That has hit Watling on the knee, he is grimacing in pain. A mini delay
8.2 -
Matt Henry to Ballance, byes, 1 run, that bounced in front of the diving Watling, made his job awkward, he fails to glove properly, they take a bye
8.1 -
Matt Henry to Ballance, no run, angled across Ballance on a short of length, left alone
7.6 -
Southee to Cook, no run, doesn't nip back in enough to threaten off stump, so Cook leaves
7.5 -
Southee to Cook, FOUR, pitched up outside off, Cook gets forward and drives with an open face, through the vacant backward point region, it was played in the air but got it in the gap for four
Lyth was unsure whether to review or not. But a clear edge and an unsatisfactory debut innings for the Yorkie. It was always going to be tough in conditions like these against quality bowling
7.4 -
Southee to Cook, no run, on middle and leg, Cook defends it back to Southee
7.3 -
Southee to Ballance, 1 run, good ploy from Southee to bowl the yorker first up, turns out to be a low full toss, on off, Ballance awkwardly nudges it to deep backward square leg, is off the mark
Gary Ballance, left handed bat, comes to the crease
7.2 -
Southee to Lyth, out Caught by Watling!! A tiny mark on HotSpot and that's enough for Lyth to go. Brilliant delivery from Southee to get him out. It pitches outside off and brings Lyth forward to defend, holds its line to take the tiniest of feathers and carries nicely to Watling who throws the ball up in delight after taking it. S Ravi had the finger up in a flash. Lyth went up to Cook, had a word before walking off. Snicko showed a wave as well. Lyth c Watling b Southee 7(17)
Southee to Lyth, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
Is Lyth reviewing it? No he is walking. OUT.
7.1 -
Southee to Lyth, no run, way outside off, wasted delivery
6.6 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, attacks the stumps this time, Cook hangs back and defends
6.5 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, another ball which is on a back of a length outside off, another leave
6.4 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, back of a length outside off, Cook stays back and leaves
6.3 -
Matt Henry to Lyth, 3 runs, very full from Matt Henry, Lyth gets forward and pushes it to the left of mid-off, three taken by the time the ball is hauled back in
6.2 -
Matt Henry to Lyth, no run, that nearly wrong-footed Watling, but he adjusted well to the late swing and took it one-handed after the batsman left it alone
6.1 -
Matt Henry to Lyth, 2 runs, Matt Henry comes in on debut and it's a loosener, on middle and leg, nurdled to fine leg, quick running ensures the second is taken
Matt Henry, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
5.6 -
Southee to Cook, no run, full and teasing Cook into the cover drive but the England captain resists
5.5 -
Southee to Cook, no run, angled well across off, left alone
Three slips, a gully, a short leg and a catching short mid-wicket in place
5.4 -
Southee to Cook, FOUR, had Cook missed that, he would've been right in front, inswinger, Cook shuffles across and gets his front pad across but manages a faint tickle on the flick, beats fine leg easily
5.3 -
Southee to Cook, no run, that is a good leave from Cook, it wasn't far away from the off stump but Cook got his front foot across and left it alone
5.2 -
Southee to Lyth, 1 run, swinging in, on a fuller length, on the stumps, Lyth flicks it to deep backward square leg
5.1 -
Southee to Lyth, no run, extravagant from Lyth as he went for a cover drive to a swinging ball, inside-edges it onto his pads
4.6 -
Boult to Cook, no run, Boult goes wide of the crease and bowls on a fuller length outside off, Cook shuffles across and defends to the man at a straightish mid-off
4.5 -
Boult to Cook, no run, inswinger but slightly off-pace, Cook presses half forward and defends towards cover
4.4 -
Boult to Cook, no run, short of length outside off, straightens, but Cook judges it well and leaves
4.3 -
Boult to Cook, no run, lovely outswinger, on a good length and outside off, left alone
4.2 -
Boult to Cook, FOUR, slightly iffy from Cook but he gets away. A half-hearted push over cover, in the air but this is a Test match so it goes over the man close in, races away and it will be the first boundary of the day
4.1 -
Boult to Cook, no run, short of length on off, Cook hangs back and defends to cover
3.6 -
Southee to Cook, 1 run, on a length and on off, Cook defends with an open face through cover-point, no-one there and it's an easy single
3.5 -
Southee to Cook, no run, lovely inward shape from Southee, Cook though presents the fullest of blades to defend it back to Southee
3.4 -
Southee to Cook, no run, pitched up outside off, Cook gets forward and plays a sweet off-drive, but mid-off goes to his right and fields. Keeps Cook at his end
3.3 -
Southee to Cook, no run, how do you play that? Impossible really. It pitches around middle and then goes like an off-break. Brings Cook forward who was covering the line to defend, but the ball squirmed past the outside edge missing the off stump as well. Cook has a quizzical look at the surface after being done in by the bowler
3.2 -
Southee to Cook, no run, pitched up outside off, left alone
3.1 -
Southee to Cook, no run, loud appeal for lbw after Cook is rapped on the pads. New Zealand ponder a review but decide against it. Watling and the bowler had a word with McCullum. It pitched in line and came back in to strike Cook above the knee roll on the back foot. The height was the issue there and replays show that it would've been umpire's call - which was not out. Just clipping the top of the stumps. Good call from S Ravi
2.6 -
Boult to Lyth, no run, full and on off, solidly blocked off the front foot
2.5 -
Boult to Lyth, no run, did Boult try the inswinger? Looked like it. Splays it down leg and Lyth can't meet with the leg glance
2.4 -
Boult to Lyth, no run, too much movement means Lyth gets away with that, it once again angled in and once it hit the seam it went rapidly, Lyth played at that but the ball was miles away from the outside edge
2.3 -
Boult to Cook, 1 run, that's the line and length to bowl to Cook first up, starts on middle and moves away a tad, Cook defends slightly awkwardly into the vacant cover region, single taken and Cook is off the mark
2.2 -
Boult to Cook, no run, Boult shortens his length and puts it outside off, Cook with a leave again
2.1 -
Boult to Cook, no run, swing for Boult, but starts well outside off and moves further away, left alone
1.6 -
Southee to Lyth, no run, Southee has bowled a maiden over. But a maiden over of leaves. Lyth getting an early sighter at Southee
1.5 -
Southee to Lyth, no run, five leaves in a row, Southee pushes this further outside off, Lyth shoulders arms
1.4 -
Southee to Lyth, no run, angled across Lyth on a fuller length, no stroke from the Yorkie
1.3 -
Southee to Lyth, no run, nice carry to the keeper after Lyth left it alone, Watling gloved it and the ball thudded into his mitts
1.2 -
Southee to Lyth, no run, Southee puts that on a good length outside off, left alone
1.1 -
Southee to Lyth, no run, Southee gets slight shape inwards on that full ball but the line is outside off so Lyth leaves
Tim Southee, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
0.6 -
Boult to Cook, no run, Cook has an easy last delivery to negotiate as he defends off the back foot as Boult puts it on a back of a length on off
0.5 -
Boult to Cook, no run, full and swinging away, outside off, draws Cook forward who shoulders arms
0.4 -
Boult to Cook, no run, that is a peach, angled in and then as it hits the seam it moves away appreciably, Cook does well to actually play inside the line of that ball and leave, the way the ball angled in made Cook play but too much movement meant Cook was safe
0.3 -
Boult to Cook, no run, outswinger from Boult, starts outside off and moves away, left alone
0.2 -
Boult to Cook, no run, first ball to Cook is right on the money as well, on a length and on off, Cook defends from the crease
0.1 -
Boult to Lyth, 1 run, Lyth is off the mark first ball! Hangs back and taps the back of a length delivery towards point and sets off. Cook responded well too. That should ease whatever nerves that may have been there
Lyth and Cook are at the crease. Lyth is on strike. Boult will open the attack
Five slips and a gully in place
New Zealand players are out in the middle. Tom Latham will still continue to keep wickets as Watling is suffering from a knee injury. He also did something to his neck towards the end of the New Zealand innings.
England have done well to finish the innings off after the tea break. Watling came out attacking and got to his 9th Test fifty. He was running out of partners as Henry went trying to hit Wood out of the ground, Boult too didn't bother to hang around. After a few mishits off Moeen Ali, he perished to Broad. England trail by 134 runs and they have a maximum of 31 overs to bat out today. Stay tuned as their second innings will get underway in a short while....
131.2 -
Broad to Boult, out Caught by J Anderson!! That's the end of the innings. Another short ball from Broad, Boult backs away and mistimes the pull, the ball balloons over mid-on, Anderson runs back, dives and takes it on the second attempt. The ball almost popped out there, but the fast bowler did well to hang on. A puff of the cheeks after taking that. Boult c J Anderson b Broad 0(8)
Broad to Boult, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
131.1 -
Broad to Boult, no run, Broad starts from round the wicket, digs it in short, Boult backs away and swats it to mid-wicket
Stuart Broad [26.0-4-77-2] is back into the attack
Watling is in some pain after playing that shot. He held his neck straightaway. The physio is out there tending to him. Seems to be fine for now as he puts his helmet back on and walks towards the crease.
130.6 -
Mark Wood to Watling, FOUR, banged in halfway down the wicket, Watling arches back and ramps it over the slip cordon, the ball went a long way up, but had the pace to reach the fence. Two fielders gave chase, but allowed the ball to roll away as it would keep Watling off strike
130.5 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, marginally short, Watling was early into the pull, he wears it on the pad, but the angling was taking it down leg
130.4 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, slower delivery on off, Watling presses forward and knocks it to cover
130.3 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, back of a length around off, Watling stays leg-side of the ball and defends, it bounces up and hits him on the helmet grill before dribbling away to the off-side
130.2 -
Mark Wood to Watling, FOUR, stand and deliver stuff from Watling, full and in the slot, he makes a bit of room and smashes it inside out through extra cover, the fielder at sweeper cover had no chance of stopping that
130.1 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, sprays it down leg, Watling can't meet with the glance, good take by Buttler diving to his left
129.6 -
Moeen Ali to Boult, no run, touch quicker and on off, Boult dead-bats it to the off-side
129.5 -
Moeen Ali to Boult, no run, floated up outside off, Boult once again mishits the sweep to mid-on, it was too full and hence he couldn't get under that
129.4 -
Moeen Ali to Boult, no run, flatter and on off, Boult prods forward and manages to keep it out
129.3 -
Moeen Ali to Boult, no run, flighted around off, Boult kneels down and mistimes the slog sweep to mid-on
129.2 -
Moeen Ali to Boult, no run, tossed up on off, blocked back to the bowler
129.1 -
Moeen Ali to Boult, no run, shorter in length, Boult goes back and across, defends to cover
128.6 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, on a length around off, Watling backs away and drills it to cover, doesn't get the single and Boult is on strike
128.5 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, short and down leg, Watling wanted to help it along the way, can't connect with the pull
Trent Boult, right handed bat, comes to the crease
128.4 -
Mark Wood to Matt Henry, out Caught by J Root!! 9th wicket down. Wood picks his third wicket of the innings. A length delivery in the slot, Henry clears his front leg and goes for a mighty heave, didn't get it anywhere close to the middle, skies it towards gully, Root had plenty of time to settle under it and he takes it easily. Matt Henry c J Root b Mark Wood 10(10) [4s-2]
Mark Wood to Matt Henry, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
128.3 -
Mark Wood to Watling, 1 run, short and width on offer, Watling cracks the cut square of the wicket, there is protection in the deep
128.2 -
Mark Wood to Watling, 2 runs, full and shaping into the batsman, Watling flicks off the inner part through mid-wicket, the fielder from mid-on gives chase and keeps it to a double
128.1 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, short and at the batsman, Watling was surprised by the extra bounce, gets a leading edge that drops in front of the bowler, he closed the bat face a little early there
Mark Wood [25.0-2-82-2] is back into the attack
127.6 -
Moeen Ali to Matt Henry, 2 runs, Henry's eyes lit up as he saw the flight on this delivery, goes for a hoick towards cow corner, doesn't middle it, but luckily the ball lands in no man's land near deep mid-wicket
127.5 -
Moeen Ali to Matt Henry, no run, slower and on off, Henry works it softly to short mid-wicket
127.4 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, 1 run, Watling reaches his 9th Test fifty. It is also his second versus England. He just raises his bat and soakes in the applause. Floated up around off, Watling opens the bat face, steers it to the vacant backward point region
127.3 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, 2 runs, well flighted and outside off, Watling gets a good stride forward and caresses the drive to deep extra cover, Wood had a lot of ground to cover, the duo come back for the second
127.2 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, no run, nicely tossed up around off, defended back to the bowler
127.1 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, no run, flatter and close to off, Watling knocks it back to Moeen Ali
Welcome back.. England were able to get rid of Williamson, they also sent back Anderson, Craig and Southee, but the lead is over 100 and the hosts will want to wrap things up quickly. The players are out in the middle. Mooen Ali to start proceedings...
Watling is nearing his fifty and Henry is out there with him. They will be hoping to extend this lead as much as they can. With the swing on offer, the Kiwi bowlers wouldn't mind bowling in these conditions either. For England, it is important that they come out and get these final two wickets quickly after tea. Join us for the post-tea session in a short while from now.
Stokes too bowled his heart out with the swinging ball but was very unlucky to not find his name amongst the wicket-takers. Like yesterday, Bell once again dropped a catch off his bowling and this time it was Williamson. Williamson though failed to make the most of the reprieve as he fell to Moeen Ali for 132. Ali sent Craig for a duck, picking his second wicket in 3 balls. Southee and Watling tried to play a few shots, taking the Kiwi lead past the 100-run mark. Southee though faltered trying to pull Anderson out of the park.
England started off brightly after the rain delay. Corey Anderson hit a lovely boundary before he was strangled down the leg-side by Wood. Under a thick cloud cover, the ball was swinging quite a bit and Mark Wood and Stuart Broad bowled in good areas, making the Kiwi batsmen work hard for their runs. Williamson, who had batted with great composure to reach his ton earlier, played and missed quite a number of balls.
126.6 -
J Anderson to Matt Henry, no run, full and slanting into the batsman, Henry drives and picks out mid-on
126.5 -
J Anderson to Matt Henry, FOUR, lovely shot! These are handy runs for New Zealand. Fuller and around off, Henry makes a bit of room and creams it through cover-point, that came right off the middle as the ball raced away to the fence
126.4 -
J Anderson to Matt Henry, no run, banged in halfway down the wicket, Henry sways away from the line of the delivery, Buttler had to dive to his left to glove that as it kept curling in
126.3 -
J Anderson to Watling, 1 run, full and tailing in, Watling leans forward and flicks it to deep square leg
126.2 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, another bumper, Watling has much more time on this one, he ducks and evades it comfortably
126.1 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, corker of a delivery from Anderson, short and angling into the batsman, Watling didn't know much about that, he took his eyes off the ball, tries to fend it away, is hit flush on the glove, it lobs towards gully, Root runs forward, dives and takes it. England were confident that it was a clean catch, but Watling stood his ground. It was sent upstairs and after a few replays, umpire Tucker said that the ball bounced before going to the fielder
England think they have got Watling. Umpire Ravi tells them to wait, walks over to Erasmus and have sent it upstairs. The soft signal is out from Ravi. "Can we check front foot first please? That's fine. That's good, that's clearly hit his glove. Can we get another angle? This didn't tell me much. Can you zoom in on that one? I can't see if he has got his finger under that. It is not very clear to me. Don't you have another angle? The ball is on the ground there. Not Out. Ravi it's not out."
125.6 -
Moeen Ali to Matt Henry, FOUR, nice use of the feet. Henry shimmies down the wicket, gets too close to the ball, lofts it in the air just over mid-off, Bell leapt up to catch it, but it was too high. The total also crosses 500 with that boundary
125.5 -
Moeen Ali to Matt Henry, byes, FOUR, the extras keep adding up. Turn for Moeen Ali, pitches on middle and goes further down, Henry can't meet with the glance, the ball brushes the pad and runs away to the fence
125.4 -
Moeen Ali to Matt Henry, no run, flighted delivery on off, Henry drives to mid-on, Watling wanted the single and had taken a couple of steps, but is sent back at the right time as the throw comes to his end
125.3 -
Moeen Ali to Matt Henry, no run, tossed up on off, Henry is neither forward nor back as he keeps it out
125.2 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, 1 run, again, pushed through from Moeen Ali, Watling hangs on the back foot and knocks it to cover-point
125.1 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, no run, flatter and around off, Watling knocks it to cover
Matt Henry, right handed bat, comes to the crease
124.6 -
J Anderson to Southee, out Caught by Mark Wood!! Southee miscues the pull and is gone. This was banged in short and angling into the right-hander, he goes for the pull and mistimes it completely, the ball swirls in the air for a long time, Mark Wood at mid-wicket pouches it comfortably. First wicket for Anderson. Southee c Mark Wood b J Anderson 11(15) [4s-2]
J Anderson to Southee, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
124.5 -
J Anderson to Watling, 3 runs, tad fuller and just outside off, Watling gets forward and drives to deep extra-cover and picks three
124.4 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, good length delivery outside off, Watling pushes it to the off-side
124.3 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, length delivery on off, Watling blocks it back towards the bowler
124.2 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, that's an absolute jaffa from Anderson, almost squared Watling up, on a good length and in the corrifor of uncertainity, Watling just about manages to drop his wrists at the last moment, but still he was beaten neck and crop
124.1 -
J Anderson to Southee, 1 run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Southee dabs it to cover-point and hustles for a risky single, Root fires a throw at the striker's end and misses, direct-hit and Watling was struggling. He put in the dive but the bat bounced and hence he would have been in trouble
123.6 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, FOUR, now the unconventional sweep, flighted delivery around off, Watling kneels down and reverse sweeps it right between keeper and first slip fielder. That four also takes the lead to 100
123.5 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, FOUR, hammered! Touch too full, Watling had decided to play the sweep, does well to get it off the middle, he beat Broad's dive at deep mid-wicket. That was hit fiercely
123.4 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, no run, touch quicker and on off, Watling goes right back and defends to mid-wicket
123.3 -
Moeen Ali to Southee, 1 run, flighted on off and middle, Southee wrists it past the non-striker and down to long-on
123.2 -
Moeen Ali to Southee, no run, drifting into the pads, Southee works it to short mid-wicket
123.1 -
Moeen Ali to Southee, no run, tossed up on off, Southee defends it back to the bowler
122.6 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, length delivery outside off, Watling stays inside the line and lets it go through to the keeper
122.5 -
J Anderson to Southee, 1 run, full inswinger from Anderson, doesn't trouble the batsman though, he clears his front leg and flicks it straight to deep mid-wicket
122.4 -
J Anderson to Watling, 1 run, back of a length delivery on middle and leg, Watling stays on the back foot and pulls it to deep backward square leg, gets an easy single
122.3 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, fraction fuller and outside off, Watling ignores it to the keeper
122.2 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, tad fuller just outside off, Watling pushes it towards cover
122.1 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, on a good length on middle and off, Watling gets an inside edge on the defensive stroke as the ball rolls towards the off-side
121.6 -
Moeen Ali to Southee, no run, slower through the air, Southee allows the ball to come and knocks it towards short mid-wicket
121.5 -
Moeen Ali to Southee, no run, flighted on off, blocked back to the bowler
121.4 -
Moeen Ali to Southee, no run, nicely tossed up on off, Southee goes for the drive, ekes out an inside edge onto the boot, the ball rollls to leg slip
121.3 -
Moeen Ali to Southee, no run, slower and on the stumps, turned away to the on-side
121.2 -
Moeen Ali to Southee, FOUR, Southee uses the long handle to good effect, floated up just outside off, he uses his reach to get under that, lofts it towards long-on, the fielder was square and just watches the ball go on the bounce over the rope
121.1 -
Moeen Ali to Southee, no run, flatter and around off, Southee hangs back and bunts it to the off-side
120.6 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, good length delivery just outside off, Watling prods forward and defends
120.5 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, length delivery just outside off, Watling pushes it to the off side
120.4 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, back of a length delivery on middle and leg, Watling works it towards mid-wicket
120.3 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, good length delivery outside off, Watling went for the cut and is missed by a long way
120.2 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, on a good length just outside off, Watling stands still and blocks
120.1 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, length delivery around off, Watling defends it towards backward point
119.6 -
Moeen Ali to Southee, no run, slower and on off, Southee hangs back and nudges it to mid-wicket
119.5 -
Moeen Ali to Southee, FOUR, fraction short and outside off, Southee goes deep in the crease and cuts square of the wicket, Wood dives over the ball and allows it to go through, the slope takes care of the rest
119.4 -
Moeen Ali to Southee, no run, too full and on off, Southee pushes it back to the bowler
Tim Southee, right handed bat, comes to the crease
119.3 -
Moeen Ali to Craig, out Lbw!! Moeen Ali is on a roll. He has picked two wickets in three balls. Craig survived an lbw call off the previous ball, but this time he has to go. Another slider from Ali, goes on with the arm, Craig fails to pick it, prods forward and misses the defence, is hit on the pad. Umpire Erasmus took his time before raising his finger. Craig had a discussion with Watling and goes for the review. The ball was hitting the top of middle stump and hence the onfield call remained. Craig lbw b Moeen Ali 0(2)
Moeen Ali to Craig, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!
Craig has been given out LBW, he has reviewed the onfield decision. "That's a fair delivery. Can we have the front on vision? That is clearly pad first. I am happy to go to ball tracking. Impact is in line and the ball is hitting the stumps. The umpire's call remains. Marias you can stay with your onfield call."
119.2 -
Moeen Ali to Craig, no run, loud shout for lbw, but umpire Erasmus is not convinced this time. Quicker delivery goes with the angle from round the wicket, Craig presses forward and is hit on the pad first, before the bat hits the ball. No review from England as the impact was just outside off
Mark Craig, left handed bat, comes to the crease
119.1 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, out Caught by Ballance!! A superb knock from Williamson comes to an end. Once again Moeen Ali provides the breakthrough, he was the one who broke the opening stand as well. Tossed up delivery around off, Williamson shuffles across, leans forward and gets a slight feather, the ball deflects off the pad to leg slip, where Ballance takes the simplest of catches. First, England went for the lbw appeal, but after seeing the catch taken, they appealed for the catch. Since Williamson got some wood, he was given out caught. Williamson c Ballance b Moeen Ali 132(262) [4s-15]
Moeen Ali to Williamson, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
118.6 -
J Anderson to Watling, FOUR, good shot from Watling, this was full and just outside off, Watling gets across slightly and drives it to the left of mid-off, Broad gives the chase but doesn't get anywhere near to it
118.5 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, length delivery wide of off, Watling lets it go through to the keeper
118.4 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Watling pushes it back to the bowler
118.3 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, good length delivery outside off, Watling was looking to defend, the ball sneaks under the bat as it kept low
118.2 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, fullish just outside off, Watling presses forward and pushes it to the off-side, thinks of a single but decides against it
118.1 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Watling attempts a half-hearted cut and gets an under-edge, ball rolls towards the keeper
117.6 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, pushed through on the stumps, Williamson turns it gently to the on-side
117.5 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, gives this plenty more air, Williamson lunges forward and turns it to leg slip
117.4 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, 3 runs, tossed up on off and middle, Watling goes down on one knee and sweeps it straight to leg slip, Ballance takes a blow on his body and takes the pace off the ball, the batsmen take three before the ball is hunted down
117.3 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, no run, slower and just outside off, Watling presses forward and defends
117.2 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, no run, flatter and on the stumps, Watling nudges it straight into the man at leg slip
A slip and leg slip in place now
117.1 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, FOUR, Watling plays a pre-meditated shot. Flighted delivery around off, he shuffles across, kneels down and paddles it fine, no chance for the long leg fielder to stop that
Moeen Ali [19.0-3-60-1] is back into the attack
116.6 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, good length delivery swinging away late, left alone
116.5 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, full and just outside off, Williamson blocks it back to Anderson
116.4 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, full and around the fifth stump line, Williamson presses forward and drives it back to the bowler, Anderson makes a good stop with his boot in his followthrough
116.3 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, fuller and outside off, Williamson stays inside the line and shoulders arms
116.2 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, short and wide of off, Williamson watches it sail through to the keeper
116.1 -
J Anderson to Williamson, FOUR, this was short and into the bodyline, Williamson hangs back and pulls it to the deep mid-wicket fence, easy pickings for Williamson
115.6 -
Stokes to Watling, FOUR, Stokes drops his length short and Watling makes the best use of it, he stays deep inside the crease and cuts it behind square on the off-side
115.5 -
Stokes to Watling, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, Watling blocks
115.4 -
Stokes to Watling, no run, on a good length outside off, Watling ignores it to the keeper
115.3 -
Stokes to Watling, no run, tad fuller on middle and leg, Watling nudges it to the on-side
115.2 -
Stokes to Williamson, 3 runs, full and in the slot, Williamson leans forward and creams the drive between extra cover and mid-off, Anderson gives the chase and keeps it down to three
115.1 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Williamson blocks it back to the bowler
Time for a drinks break.
114.6 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, too full and tailing in, Watling prods forward and squeezes it to backward point
114.5 -
J Anderson to Williamson, 1 run, Anderson was setting him up for this inswinger, but the length is short and that allowed Williamson to go back and nudge it to mid-wicket, for a single
114.4 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, another outswinger outside off and another leave from Williamson
114.3 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, Anderson probes away in the channel around off, Williamson watches it closely and lets it go
114.2 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, fuller and swinging away outside off, left alone
114.1 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, good length ball just outside off, Williamson has no interest in playing that
James Anderson [22.0-6-68-0] is back into the attack
113.6 -
Stokes to Watling, FOUR, a much better shot, short and width outside off, Watling stands tall, opens the bat face and punches it behind point, the fielder from backward point gives chase in vain
113.5 -
Stokes to Watling, FOUR, more frustration for Stokes. Well directed short delivery, right at the batsman, Watling goes for the pull, the top-edge flies over the keeper's head. He has bowled well but has nothing to show for
113.4 -
Stokes to Watling, no run, drifts it down leg, Watling doesn't get bat on the tickle
113.3 -
Stokes to Watling, no run, Watling has missed out on a freebie. Full toss just outside off, Watling pushes it gently to backward point, he could have hit that anywhere, instead picks out the fielder
113.2 -
Stokes to Watling, no run, on a length close to off, Watling defends with bat and pad close together to gully
113.1 -
Stokes to Watling, no run, good length ball outside off, left alone. Bit of extra bounce as Buttler takes it chest high
112.6 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, Wood goes wide of the crease and bowls a fuller length delivery outside off, Williamson middles the drive and picks out cover
112.5 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, splays it down leg, Williamson can't meet with the glance
112.4 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, full and on off, blocked down the wicket with the straightest of bats
112.3 -
Mark Wood to Watling, 1 run, on a length close to off, Watling drops it to the vacant cover region and takes a sharp run
112.2 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, short and outside off, Watling has a late call of playing the cut, he misses and the ball goes through to the keeper
112.1 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, good length ball on off, Watling defends it back to the bowler
111.6 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, full angling in on middle, Williamson works it to short mid-wicket
111.5 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, back of a length on off, Williamson stays behind the line and turns it to mid-on
111.4 -
Stokes to Watling, leg byes, 1 run, full and tailing into the pads, Watling is late on the flick, the ball thuds off the pad to backward square
111.3 -
Stokes to Williamson, 1 run, pitched up around off, Williamson drives to mid-off and sets off for a quick single. Anderson fails to hit the stumps at the striker's end, but it wouldn't have mattered as Watling had made it in
111.2 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, shortish and outside off, Williamson has a waft at that, the extra bounce does him in, zips past the outside edge
111.1 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, on a length curling away outside off, left alone
110.6 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, bit of extra bounce on this occasion, good length ball rears up on Watling, who is surprised by that but does well to not push at that, he plays it with soft hands and drops it to the off-side. Actually it hit him on the glove
110.5 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, slanting into the batsman, Watling comes forward and knocks it to mid-on
110.4 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, this is excellent bowling from the debutant. Wood goes wide of the crease, angles it in before getting it to nip away, Watling was playing down the wrong line, is beaten comprehensively
110.3 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, 1 run, back of a length on middle, Williamson gets inside the line and nurdles it to deep square leg
110.2 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, almost played on! Short and at the batsman, Williamson hops across and misses the tuck, the ball hits the thigh pad, lobs onto the glove and deflects off the arm guard, luckily for Williamson it misses the leg-stump
110.1 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, back of a length on the fifth stump line, Williamson is happy to let that go to Buttler
Stokes has hurt his finger. The physio is out in the middle attending to that. Looks like some spray and tape is being applied. All ready and Stokes walks to his fielding position
109.6 -
Stokes to Watling, no run, on a length just outside off, Watling lifts his bat and lets it go
109.5 -
Stokes to Watling, no run, fuller and around off, Watling goes for the drive, the ball takes the outside half of the bat and rolls to third slip
109.4 -
Stokes to Watling, no run, slightly short of good length and outside off, left alone
109.3 -
Stokes to Watling, FOUR, short, wide and four. Stokes is not a happy man. Short and rising steeply outside off, Watling uses the bounce and guides it over the slip cordon, played deliberately and earns himself four
109.2 -
Stokes to Watling, no run, back of a length around off, Watling gets nicely behind that and defends in front of point
109.1 -
Stokes to Watling, FOUR, bad delivery from Stokes and he pays the price. Short and plenty of width on offer, Watling gets on top of the bounce and cuts it behind point, backward point dives to his left but in vain. That was hit with some power
108.6 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, another beauty to end the over. Shortens the length and gets it to curl away, Williamson goes poking at that and is beaten. He is looking a bit shaky here
108.5 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, edged and short! This is excellent bowling from Wood, he has kept pegging away in the channel around off, Williamson prods forward and goes with soft hands, the late movement takes the outside edge and goes to Cook at first slip, but fortunately for Williamson it falls just short as Cook takes on the volley
108.4 -
Mark Wood to Watling, 1 run, short and width on offer, Watling plays a cracking cut shot towards backward point, Stokes leaps to his left and makes a half stop, Watling opens his account after 14 balls
108.3 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, back of a length around off, Watling taps it to backward point, nicely behind that
108.2 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, Wood is causing all sorts of trouble to Watling, keeps it back of a length and nips it in, Watling was looking to force it through the off-side, the ball cuts him into two and beats the inside edge
108.1 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, short of length around off, Watling dabs it towards gully
Lyth is wearing the shin pads. He has moved into a FSL position..
107.6 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, good length ball on off, Williamson pushes it back down the wicket, Stokes fields in his followthrough
107.5 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, back of a length outside off, Williamson has nothing to do with it
107.4 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, poor batting from Williamson, another loose shot attempted by him. Shortish and outside off, he goes chasing after that, misses and the ball goes past the outside edge
107.3 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, good length ball around off, Williamson presses forward and defends with an angled bat to point
107.2 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, outswinger, on a length outside off, left alone
107.1 -
Stokes to Williamson, 2 runs, dropped! Bowler - Stokes, dropped by - Bell. Batsman - Williamson. Last time Bell spilled Latham off Stokes and now he gives Williamson a chance. This was a regulation catch. Short of a length outside off, Williamson plays a nothing shot, guides it to the second slip fielder, Bell tries to reverse cup it, the ball hits the palm and lobs over
Ben Stokes [16.0-2-79-0] is back into the attack
106.6 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, shortish and outside off, Watling punches to gully, no real timing on that. It was more ball hitting bat, than the other way around
106.5 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, shortens the length and nips it back in, Watling tucks it to square leg, straight to the fielder
106.4 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, back of a length outside off, Watling watches it closely and lets it go
106.3 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, on a length close to off, Watling prods forward and plays it with loose hands, the outside edge rolls to the third slip fielder
106.2 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, good length ball on the stumps, defended down the wicket
106.1 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, another peach from Wood. This was unplayable. Short, angled in on off before moving away, Watling goes back and plays for the angle, is beaten and the ball kisses the shoulder on the way to the keeper. Ravi was quick to raise his finger, but so was Watling to review it. It was quite clear that it came off the shoulder. Watling survives!
Watling has reviewed a caught behind decision. "That's a fair delivery, happy with that. Can we move to front on please? That doesn't tell me much. Can we go to HotSpot? Can't see anything there on the bat. We'll go to RTS first and then come back to that. Just getting that right, just keep running that once more. Going off the shoulder there. I am happy with that. That's conclusive to change the decision. Ravi that's hit the shoulder, you have to reverse your decision."
105.6 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, good length ball around off, Williamson dead-bats it in front of cover
105.5 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, back of a length around off, Williamson stays in the crease and pats it to the off-side.
105.4 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, pulls the length back close to off, Williamson gets behind the line and dabs it to gully
105.3 -
Broad to Williamson, FOUR, swing for Broad but a bit too much for his liking, pitches on off and shapes back in, Williamson leans forward and helps it on the way to the fine leg fence, the fielder was square and had no chance to stop it
105.2 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, good length ball outside off, left alone
105.1 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, banged in halfway down the wicket, Williamson jumps up and fends it with soft hands to the on-side
104.6 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, shortens the length around off, Watling pushes it off the back foot to point
104.5 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, touch fuller and outside off, Watling has nothing to do with it, another good take by Buttler diving to his right, almost took it in front of first slip
104.4 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, beauty! Shortens the length around off, Watling goes back to defend, the ball curls away at the last instant to beat the outside edge. That was too good a delivery to edge
104.3 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, back of a length on off, Watling bunts it in front of point
BJ Watling, right handed bat, comes to the crease
104.2 -
Mark Wood to Corey Anderson, out Caught by Buttler!! Another batsman strangled down the leg-side. Buttler snaffles another excellent take. Anderson never looked at ease and his innings is cut short. Short and on leg-stump, Anderson stays inside the line and looks to glance, the ball kisses the glove and flies to the right of the keeper, Buttler dives full length and takes it one-handed. Corey Anderson c Buttler b Mark Wood 9(20) [4s-2]
Mark Wood to Corey Anderson, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
104.1 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, 1 run, short and on the hips, nurdled away behind square on the leg-side
103.6 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, FOUR, that should give some confidence to Anderson. It was a half volley outside off, he leans forward and creams it to the left of mid-off, the ball raced away to the fence in a hurry
103.5 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, no run, another loose shot from Anderson, pitched up just outside off, he goes for the booming drive, the angle from Broad takes it past the outside edge
103.4 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, no run, fuller and angled across off, Anderson ignores it
103.3 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, no run, Broad attacks the stumps with a length delivery, Anderson gets inside the line and turns it to mid-wicket
103.2 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, no run, full and on the stumps, Anderson flicks and picks out mid-on
103.1 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, no run, good length ball on off, Anderson comes forward and defends to point
102.6 -
Mark Wood to Corey Anderson, 1 run, once more Anderson was not sure whether he has to play or leave, good length ball around off, Anderson was late in hoisting his bat, it takes the inside edge and runs down to fine leg
102.5 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, 1 run, back of a length on off, Williamson knocks it in front of mid-wicket, calls for a single and gets it easily
102.4 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, jaffa! Wood has his hands on his head. On a length and in the corridor of uncertainty, the ball moves in just a bit, Williamson prods forward to defend and is beaten off the inside edge
102.3 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, bumper on leg-stump, Williamson bends down and lets it sail over him
102.2 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, drags the length back a touch, Williamson has enough time to go back and tap it to point
102.1 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, Wood keeps it tight on off, Williamson comes half-forward and dead-bats in front of cover
101.6 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, no run, angled across the left-hander, Anderson presses forward and leaves it alone
101.5 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, no run, top nut! Anderson was in all sorts of confusion. Slightly short in length and nips back in, Anderson was in a dilemma whether to play or leave, in the end he opts for the latter, the ball goes just on top of off-stump
101.4 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, no run, on a length close to off, Anderson brings his bat down at an angle, jams it off the inside edge onto the pad, the ball rolls towards point
101.3 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, no run, good length ball in channel around off, Anderson shoulders arms
101.2 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, byes, FOUR, some more extras for New Zealand, 62 is the total now. Broad splays it down leg, Anderson doesn't bother with it, Buttler gets a bad bounce and the ball runs away to the fence
101.1 -
Broad to Williamson, 1 run, short of length on off, Williamson tucks it square on the leg-side, hares across for a quick single
Stuart Broad [23.0-4-68-2] is back into the attack
100.6 -
Mark Wood to Corey Anderson, no run, back of a length delivery, pitches on middle and homes away late, Anderson judged it well, lifted his bat and let it go
100.5 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, 1 run, too straight, on middle and leg, Williamson leans forward and flicks it behind square leg
100.4 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, good start for Wood, keeps it full and teases the batsman outside off, Williamson goes fishing after that and is lucky not to have edged it. It was like an after thought from Williamson to play that
The England players are in a huddle. Cook has some last minute talking to do before they disperse onto the ground. Williamson and Anderson make their way out to the middle. Wood to finish his over...
14:20 Local Time, 13:20 GMT, 18:50 IST: There is some good news coming in. The inspection is done and play will resume at 14:45 local time. The scheduled close of play is 19:00 local, but they can carry on till 19:30.
14:14 Local Time, 13:14 GMT, 18:44 IST: The umpires are currently out in the centre. Looks like the rain has stopped and the covers are coming off. The umpires can be seen chatting with the groundstaff, we will update you as and when there is some information regarding the start time.
14:01 Local Time, 13:01 GMT, 18:31 IST: The rain has stopped for now. The umpires have scheduled an inspection at 14:15 local time. Oh! Wait a minute! Looks like the rain is back and the inspection time might pe pushed further.
13:35 Local Time, 12:35 GMT, 18:05 IST: There's steady rain falling at the ground currently and looks like we'll have a delay. The pitch and the square have been covered. The groundsmen are currently busy covering some areas of the outfield as well.
Corey Anderson got some unplayable deliveries from Stokes in his brief stay and he would consider himself lucky not to have nicked one. Rain arrived and pushed the umpires to take an early lunch. We will keep you updated with the weather and hopefully rain won't affect the post-lunch proceedings.
Broad claimed the wicket of Ross Taylor as the latter was hurried by the pace and bounce, could only manage to glove the short delivery. Buttler's leaping one-handed grab ensured that Broad's effort didn't go in vain. McCullum hit a four as soon as he arrived and showed his intent straightaway. Mark Wood had to wait for a long time to get his maiden Test wicket as he got Baz. Even though McCullum was looking in good nick, he top-edged one to Root at third man.
Williamson extended his dream run in Tests with yet another century. 1124 - total number of runs made by Williamson in the last 9 Tests and now he has taken his total to 1236 in 10 Tests and he is still unbeaten at the crease. What a player he is! Taylor played a good hand as he reached his 24th Test fifty. As soon as England took the new ball, Anderson and Broad generated some swing and bounce. However, they couldn't trouble the settled duo for a good period.
The umpires have decided to take an early lunch here as the drizzle has gotten heavier. Both the umpires had a brief discussion before taking the players off.
100.3 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Williamson drops it in front of cover
100.2 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, length delivery just outside off, Williamson blocks it to the off-side
100.1 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, tad fuller just outside off, Williamson pushes it back to the bowler
99.6 -
Stokes to Corey Anderson, no run, that's a ripper from Stokes, on a good length and swinging away late, Anderson hangs his bat as the ball escapes the outside edge
99.5 -
Stokes to Corey Anderson, FOUR, edged and the ball flies over the slip cordon. This was short and just outside off, Anderson was surprised by the extra bouce, he tries to drop his wrists at the last moment, the ball takes the outside edge and flies to the third man fence
99.4 -
Stokes to Corey Anderson, no run, back of a length delivery wide outside off, left alone
99.3 -
Stokes to Corey Anderson, no run, fraction fuller just outside off, Anderson pushes it to cover and shouts a loud "no" straightaway
99.2 -
Stokes to Corey Anderson, no run, short and wide outside off, Anderson shoulders arms
99.1 -
Stokes to Corey Anderson, no run, short of length delivery just outside off, Anderson stays inside the line and ignores it to the keeper
98.6 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, short and sliding down leg, bit of extra pace on this delivery, Williamson sinks under it and allows it through to the keeper
98.5 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, short and wide outside off, Williamson arches back and stays away from the line of the delivery
98.4 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, full delivery angling in on middle and leg, Williamson fails to work it into the on-side and falls over, the ball strikes him on the pad and the Englishmen appeal for an lbw. Umpire Ravi said 'Not Out', but England decided to take the review. Hawk-Eye showed umpire's call on the impact and the onfield decision was upheld. England lose a review.
England are reviewing an lbw appeal against Williamson. The third umpire says, 'Check front foot please. Fair delivery, that's a good start. Check for front arm vision. We will go to HotSpot please, probably pointer will be best. Nothing showing up there. Go to RTS, he has missed that ball. Can you go to ball tracking please? It's hit in line, pitched in line and the impact is Umpire's call. Stay with your onfield decision.'
Corey Anderson, left handed bat, comes to the crease
98.3 -
Mark Wood to Brendon McCullum, out Caught by J Root!! And finally Wood gets his maiden wicket. He had to wait for a long time, but it's worth it, he has got the NZ skipper. This was short and on the stumps, McCullum was looking to whip it through the on-side, he gets a thick top-edge, the ball flies to the left of Root at third man, he pouches it comfortably. The debutant gets the appreciation from his team mates. Brendon McCullum c J Root b Mark Wood 42(38) [4s-6 6s-1]
Mark Wood to Brendon McCullum, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
98.2 -
Mark Wood to Brendon McCullum, 2 runs, McCullum advances and mistimes the loft completely, the ball goes over Broad, who was running back from mid-on. The batsmen take two in the meantime
98.1 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, 1 run, full delivery on middle and leg, Williamson works it to mid-on
97.6 -
Stokes to Brendon McCullum, no run, length delivery outside off, McCullum pushes it to the off-side
97.5 -
Stokes to Brendon McCullum, FOUR, short and down leg, it was asking for trouble, McCullum just helps it on the way to the fine leg fence and gets an easy four
97.4 -
Stokes to Brendon McCullum, no run, full delivery on middle and off, McCullum blocks it back to the bowler
97.3 -
Stokes to Brendon McCullum, no run, appeal for catch, but McCullum didn't get a bat there, short and on the stumps, McCullum was looking to whip as he jumped inside the crease, the ball clips the pad and flies towards second slip, Bell grabs and up go the Englishmen, umpire has a hard look and says no
97.2 -
Stokes to Brendon McCullum, SIX, McCullum charges down and gets a six, short of length delivery on middle and leg, McCullum advances and pulls it high and over deep mid-wicket
97.1 -
Stokes to Williamson, leg byes, 1 run, length delivery on middle and leg, Williamson misses on the flick, gets hit on the pad, the duo sneak a single as the ball drops towards the vacant mid-wicket region
96.6 -
Mark Wood to Brendon McCullum, FOUR, short and wide of off, McCullum toe-ends the cut behind square on the off-side
96.5 -
Mark Wood to Brendon McCullum, FOUR, edged and in the gap, it was on a good length just outside off, McCullum was looking to force it off the back foot and gets a thick edge, had there been a third slip, he was a goner, the ball splits gully and second slip, races to the third man fence
96.4 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, 1 run, full and just outside off, that's quite pacy as well, Williamson digs it out towards third man and collects a single
96.3 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, fuller length delivery outside off, Williamson stays inside the line and lets it go
96.2 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, good length delivery wide of off, Williamson shoulder arms at it
96.1 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, length delivery outside off, McCullum leaves it for the keeper
95.6 -
Stokes to Brendon McCullum, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, McCullum hops across and drops it to the leg-side
95.5 -
Stokes to Brendon McCullum, no run, short and wide, but this time it's down the leg-side, McCullum attempts a flick and misses
95.4 -
Stokes to Brendon McCullum, no run, short and wide, McCullum swings hard and misses
95.3 -
Stokes to Brendon McCullum, no run, length delivery outside off, McCullum pushes it back to the bowler
95.2 -
Stokes to Brendon McCullum, leg byes, FOUR, Stokes misses the line, bowls it short and down leg, McCullum looks to help it on the way, misses as the ball brushes the pad and runs away fine
95.1 -
Stokes to Brendon McCullum, 2 runs, short and sliding down leg, McCullum was looking to help it on its way, gets an inside edge as the ball rolls behind square on the on-side
Ben Stokes [13.0-2-63-0] is back into the attack
94.6 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, full and swinging away late, Williamson shoulders arms
94.5 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, slightly full outside off, Williamson defends
94.4 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, fraction fuller wide outside off, too wide for Williamson to attempt a shot
94.3 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, byes, FOUR, Mark Wood errs in line and concedes four extras, he splays it way down leg, Buttler had no chance of stopping that
94.2 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, full and slightly wide outside off, Williamson punches it towards cover
94.1 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, short delivery outside off, Williamson gets an under edge on the cut, the ball rolls to the slip cordon
93.6 -
Broad to Brendon McCullum, FOUR, short and width on offer, McCullum goes chasing after that, he slashes hard and gets the toe-end, the ball races to the third man fence
93.5 -
Broad to Brendon McCullum, no run, short and down leg, McCullum looks to help it on its way, misses by a long way
93.4 -
Broad to Brendon McCullum, no run, short and shaping into the batsman, McCullum was struck on the thigh pad as he stayed leg-side of the ball, not sure what he was trying to do, looked like he was looking to cut, but was outfoxed by the movement
93.3 -
Broad to Brendon McCullum, FOUR, back of a length delivery outside off, McCullum jumps back inside the crease and punches it to the deep extra cover fence, the ball races away in a hurry
93.3 -
Broad to Brendon McCullum, wide, that was a good take from Buttler, this was a bumper down leg, McCullum ducks under it and the umpire signals a wide, Buttler had to jump really high to collect that. Called a wide for the height
93.2 -
Broad to Williamson, 1 run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Williamson dabs it towards backward point and picks a single
93.1 -
Broad to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, good length delivery just outside off, McCullum pushes it to extra-cover and gets an easy single
92.6 -
Mark Wood to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, short of length delivery on middle and leg, McCullum whips it to deep backward square leg
92.5 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, 1 run, fraction fuller on middle and leg, Williamson tucks it to mid-on and hustles for a quick single, a direct hit at the non-striker's end and he was gone
92.4 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, length delivery just outside off, Williamson pushes it to cover
92.3 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, length delivery on middle and leg, Williamson works it to mid-on, can't get the single there
92.2 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, full delivery outside off, Williamson looks to drive and misses
92.1 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, length delivery outside off, Williamson blocks
91.6 -
Broad to Williamson, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off, Williamson opens the face of the bat and guides it to backward point
91.5 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, appeal for lbw and umpire Erasmus says no straightaway, height may have been the issue there, this was angling in as Williamson was looking to work it to the leg-side, he misses and is struck high on the back pad
91.4 -
Broad to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, length delivery on middle and leg, McCullum gets across slightly and nudges it to the vacant mid-wicket region
91.3 -
Broad to Brendon McCullum, 2 runs, short of length delivery on middle and leg, McCullum works it to mid wicket and gets a couple
91.2 -
Broad to Brendon McCullum, no run, length delivery on middle and off, McCullum blocks it back to the bowler
91.1 -
Broad to Brendon McCullum, no run, in the air and safe, McCullum gave the charge and is surprised by the extra bounce, he gets an edge on the short ball angling in, luckily the ball landed in the vacant gully region. In fact, Broad banged it short seeing McCullum charging down
90.6 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Williamson watches it sail through to the keeper
90.5 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, back of a length delivery wide outside off, Williamson lets it go through to the keeper
90.4 -
Mark Wood to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, back of a length delivery on middle and leg, McCullum works it to mid-wicket and picks an easy single
90.3 -
Mark Wood to Brendon McCullum, no run, on a good length outside off, McCullum pushes it to cover
90.2 -
Mark Wood to Brendon McCullum, no run, full and wide of leg, McCullum misses on the flick
90.1 -
Mark Wood to Brendon McCullum, no run, short and wide, McCullum toe-ends the cut towards backward point, the ball bounces just in front of Stokes at backward point, who dives to his left and stops the ball
Mark Wood gets the ball, three slips in place
Mark Wood [13.0-0-60-0] is back into the attack
England have managed only one wicket with the new ball in the form of Ross Taylor. However, Williamson is looking solid as ever
Drinks are on the field now
89.6 -
Broad to Williamson, leg byes, FOUR, another one on the pads and Broad gives away four extra runs, Williamson looks to tickle it fine but fails to lay bat on it, the ball flies to the left of the keeper off the pad, Buttler dives full length but fails to reach it, the ball runs away to the fence
89.5 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, that was loose from Williamson, he pokes at this length delivery just outside off, the ball shapes past the outside edge
89.4 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, full and angling in on off and middle, Williamson dead-bats it off the front foot
The floodlights have been turned on now
89.3 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, half an appeal for a caught behind decision, but the umpire is not amused. It was banged in short and outside off, Williamson tries to play the upper cut and misses it, there was a sound as it went past the bat and that's what got the Englishmen interested
89.2 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, full and just outside off, Williamson looks to drive off the front foot, the ball rolls away towards mid-on off the inside half of the bat
89.1 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, angling in from outside off, Williamson comes across and works it towards mid-on
88.6 -
J Anderson to Brendon McCullum, leg byes, FOUR, that was unexpected from the Kiwi skipper, McCullum decides to give the charge to Anderson as he bowls it fuller and on the pads, McCullum fails to glance it fine but the ball runs away to the fine leg fence off the pad
88.5 -
J Anderson to Williamson, 1 run, once again Anderson angles it in on the pads, Williamson clips it behind square on the on-side for a single
88.4 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, drifts one onto the pads, Williamson works it away to mid-wicket, shouts 'Wait on' for the single, they don't take it as it went straight to the fielder
88.3 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, this one jags back in from outside off, Williamson pushes it to the left of backward point with soft hands
88.2 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, another delivery on a similar length as the last ball, Williamson once again defends it towards backward point
88.1 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, on a good length and outside off, Williamson opens the face of the bat and guides it towards backward point
There's some discussion going on between the two onfield umpires - Marais Erasmus and S. Ravi. Not sure what it's about. It might have been about whether the lights need to be turned on.
87.6 -
Broad to Brendon McCullum, no run, goes across to this length delivery angling in from outside off, turns it towards mid-wicket with soft hands
87.5 -
Broad to Brendon McCullum, no run, this one swings back in from outside off, McCullum was surprised by the shape on it, but manages to work it into the on-side
87.4 -
Broad to Brendon McCullum, 2 runs, full and just outside off, McCullum pushes at it with soft hands, his bottom hands comes off the bat too. The batsmen take two as it went in the gap between backward point and cover-point
87.3 -
Broad to Brendon McCullum, no run, on a good length and shaping away outside off, McCullum was in two minds whether to go on the front foot or stay back, he pushes at it in an awkward manner, misses the ball completely by a long distance
87.2 -
Broad to Brendon McCullum, no run, back of a length delivery angling in on top of off, McCullum jumps in the crease and drops it to his right
87.1 -
Broad to Brendon McCullum, no run, fuller and just outside off, McCullum comes forward and drives it to mid-off
86.6 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, edged and doesn't carry! It was full just outside off and swings away very late, Williamson prods forward and pushes at it with soft hands, the ball takes the outside edge and dies down on its way to Cook at first slip, bounces just short of him. Williamson's use of soft hands saved him there
86.5 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, bowls this well outside and even though it shapes away late, Williamson was never going to play at it
86.4 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Williamson defends it behind square on the off-side off the back foot
86.3 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, bowls this outswinger on a length, Williamson looks to defend off the front foot, gets an inside edge onto the boot and the ball rolls away into the off-side
86.2 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, fuller in length and swings away outside off, Williamson shoulders arms
86.1 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, this one swings away considerably from outside off, Williamson leaves it alone
85.6 -
Broad to Brendon McCullum, no run, ripper from Broad! This one bounces extra and shapes away late from around off, McCullum was looking to play at that, but the ball goes past the outside edge and into Buttler's gloves
85.5 -
Broad to Brendon McCullum, FOUR, Baz gets off the mark in usual fashion. This was overpitched outside off, McCullum drives it to the right of cover, where Root dives but fails to stop it. The ball races away to the fence in no time
Brendon McCullum, right handed bat, comes to the crease
85.4 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, out Caught by Buttler!! Taylor has been strangled down the leg-side. This was a short of length delivery angling in on leg, Taylor was caught in a tangle there as he tried to get out of the way, he tries to get his glove out of the way as well, but the ball brushes it and flies to the left of the keeper, Buttler dives full length to his left and takes a sensational one-handed catch. The umpire raised his finger in a jiffy. Out comes captain Baz. Ross Taylor c Buttler b Broad 62(135) [4s-7]
Broad to Ross Taylor, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
Taylor is thinking about reviewing this decision but he decides against it after discussing it with Williamson.
85.3 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, angles this one in on off, Taylor comes across and pushes it down to mid-on
85.2 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, length delivery holding its line just outside off, Taylor gets behind the line and blocks it into the off-side
85.1 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, that was close, it was full outside off and invites the batsman to drive, Taylor went after it as he comes forward, the ball shapes away and beats him on the outside edge
84.6 -
J Anderson to Williamson, FOUR, he'll keep doing this to you if you bowl him in that channel and don't have a third man. It was a back of a length delivery outside off, Williamson waits for it to arrive, opens the face of the bat and guides it to the left of backward point, Stokes gives chase but there was no way he was going to stop that
84.5 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, 1 run, gets this one to swing back in on middle stump line, Taylor works it away through square leg and gets to the other end
84.4 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, this one just shapes back in from a good length, Taylor had to play at that because of the angle, the ball goes past the outside edge once again
84.3 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, another one that swings away from a length outside off, Taylor is happy to let that go
84.2 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, another good ball from Anderson, this was pitched up even further and shapes away as Taylor pokes at it, goes past the outside edge
84.1 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, bowls this in the channel outside off, left alone
84.1 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, 5 wides, that's a good bumper from Anderson but it goes for 5 extra runs, it was banged in short and surprised Taylor, who bends down to allow the ball to go through. It keeps rising and Buttler too fails to collect after moving to his left, the ball runs away to the fence
83.6 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, on a good length and shapes back in from just outside off, Williamson defends it with gentle hands, the ball rolls away behind the stumps
83.5 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, goes on with the angle in towards the batsman from outside off, Williamson lets it go
83.4 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, there was a little sound as the ball passed the bat, but not sure whether he got an edge or not. Anyway, it didn't carry to the keeper. It was bowled wide outside off and shapes away as Williamson goes for the cut, the ball keeps low and goes under his bat. Buttler dives to his right and stops the ball
83.3 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, on a good length and on the stumps, Williamson defends off the back foot, the ball rolls to his left off the inside half of the bat
83.2 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, that's a beauty! This one was bowled fuller and angled in on off, the ball shapes away just as Williamson was pushing at it, goes past the outside edge and into the keeper's gloves
Two slips and a gully in place now.
83.1 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, this one comes back in from outside off, Williamson carefully watches it go past him and shoulders arms
82.6 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, outswinger well outside off, left alone, first maiden of the day
82.5 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, that almost rolled back on the stumps! It was a back of a length delivery on the pads, Taylor fails to tuck it away into the on-side after hopping, the ball drops back on the pitch off the thigh pad, Taylor had no clue about it at first but prevents the ball from going back onto the stumps using his bat
82.4 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, full and well outside off, Taylor leaves
82.3 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, fuller and angling in from outside off, Taylor comes across and punches it past the non-striker, mid-on stops the ball after moving to his left
82.2 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, short of length delivery just outside off, Taylor pushes it towards point
82.1 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Taylor jumps in the crease and defends it to the left of the bowler
81.6 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, bowls this fuller and gets it to shape away ever so slightly outside off, Williamson is happy to let that go
81.5 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, good shot for no run, this was pitched up outside off, Williamson comes forward and caresses it to the left of mid-off, can't get the single away
81.4 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, 1 run, on a good length and on the stumps, Taylor turns it into the on-side and sets off for a single, Anderson runs forward, picks the ball and fires a direct-hit at the striker's end, but Williamson was in by a big margin
81.3 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, FOUR, angles this one on the pads and pays the price for it, Taylor waits for it and tickles it from the top half of the bat, gets it fine and the ball runs away to the fence
81.2 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, bowls this wide outside off and gets it to shape away, Taylor is not tempted to go after it and leaves it for the keeper
81.1 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, bowls this just short of a good length and gets it to come back from outside off, Taylor watches it carefully and shoulders arms
Broad will share the new ball with Anderson. He is currently having a chat with captain Cook. Three slips and a FSL in place.
Stuart Broad [16.0-2-42-1] is back into the attack
80.6 -
J Anderson to Williamson, 2 runs, back of a length delivery outside off, Williamson goes on the back foot, opens the face of the bat and guides it to the left of backward point, who gives chase. The batsmen take two in the meantime
80.5 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, goes fuller this time and shapes away late from around off, Williamson covers the movement and blocks with soft hands
80.4 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, gets behind this good length delivery shaping away outside off, defends with a straight bat
80.3 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Williamson pushes at it with soft hands, the ball rolls away towards the left of third slip off the outside half of the bat
Three slips and a gully in place for Anderson
80.2 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, 1 run, drop-and-run single, he allows this length delivery to arrive, plays it with soft hands to the right of point, gets across for a quick single
80.1 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, FOUR, fuller in length and shapes away outside off, Taylor comes forward, opens the face of the bat and drives it square of the wicket, there was no stopping that ball from reaching the fence
The second new ball has been taken
79.6 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, drags his length back slightly and bowls it slower, Williamson hangs back and gently drop it to his left
79.5 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, prods forward and defends this flighted delivery outside off
79.4 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, tossed up around off, Williamson goes across and turns it towards mid-wicket
FSL back in place for Williamson
79.3 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, 1 run, too full outside off, Taylor jams out the drive to sweeper cover for a single
79.2 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, leans forward and blocks this slowish delivery outside off
79.1 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Taylor comes forward and works it to mid-on
FSL has been moved to a leg gully position
78.6 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, goes across and works this full delivery towards short mid-on
78.5 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, on a length and just outside off, Williamson presses forward and defends it towards cover
78.4 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, pitched up, Williamson comes forward and drives it to the right of short mid-on, who dives and stops the ball
78.3 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, 1 run, now Taylor gets to his 24th Test fifty, this was angled in on the pads, Taylor helps it down towards fine leg for a single
78.2 -
J Anderson to Williamson, 3 runs, Williamson gets to his 10th Test century, his first Test century against England and it is also his maiden hundred at Lord's in just his first innings. He takes his helmet off, raises his bat to the crowd and his team-mates, soaks in the applause. Everyone in the New Zealand dressing room are up on their feet. Coming back to the ball, it was a back of a length delivery shaping away just outside off, Williamson waits for it, opens the face of the bat and guides it in the region between the slips and backward point, the batsmen take three before Stokes chases it down
78.1 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, bowls this on a fuller length and around off, Williamson pushes it to the right of the bowler
James Anderson [16.0-4-46-0] is back into the attack
Anderson will share the attack with Ali. There are two slips and a short mid-on in place
77.6 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, 2 runs, gives this one more flight outside off, Taylor looks to drive, the ball rolls away behind square on the off-side off the outside half of the bat, the batsmen come back for the second without any fuss
77.5 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, 1 run, low full toss from Ali, Williamson helps it down to mid-on and sets off, the fielder fires the throw at the non-striker's end, but the batsman was well in
77.4 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, tossed up outside off, Williamson lunges forward in defence
77.3 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, comes forward and wristily pushes this fullish delivery towards mid-on
77.2 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, 2 runs, flatter and outside off, Williamson goes on the back foot, opens the face of the bat and guides it through backward point, the batsmen take two before the fielder in the deep gets around
77.1 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, 2 runs, floated up outside off, Williamson leans forward and drives it to the left of short cover, the batsmen take two before the ball is hunted down
Moeen Ali to start the proceedings. He has a slip and a FSL in place.
The English team walks out to the centre. Williamson and Taylor follow them out to the middle. The Kiwis are just 86 runs behind. Root and Stokes missed out on tons in the first innings, but can Williamson reach the landmark soon? Let's find out.
England though have to look within themselves to find a way back into this game. A lot of things didn't go their way yesterday, but they have only themselves to blame. Guptill was caught off a no-ball, Bell dropped Latham and then there were few other close chances that the hosts failed to pounce on. The home team didn't bowl the right length yesterday, they bowled way too short. England need to pitch it up even further if they want to make some early inroads today. Live action follows in a short while from now. Stay tuned.
New Zealand were in a spot of bother when both the openers - Latham and Guptill, departed in a space of 3 balls after a 148-run union. However, Kane Williamson, was once again there to bail his team out. Along with Taylor, he put on an unbeaten 155-run partnership, taking the sails out of the English bowling attack. He is just 8 runs shy of scoring his 10th Test ton. Taylor too is nearing yet another fifty.
New Zealand are currently in a position of strength. They ended the second day just 86 runs behind England's first innings score. With 8 wickets in hand, they will now be hoping to pile on a mammoth first innings total. Hello and welcome to day three of the first Test match between England and New Zealand.
It has been a long day but it has been fabulous Test match cricket. Do join us for more of the same hopefully tomorrow. Until then it's goodbye from all of us here. Good night and tata
Ross Taylor hasn't looked as fluent as Williamson but has hung in there. At times he had no clue against the short ball but the important thing is that he is still there and along with Williamson are building their side towards a healthy lead in the first innings. One ball of Moeen Ali turned sharply late in the day and that should encourage New Zealand. England need wickets and quickly tomorrow morning to get back in the game. It won't be easy but they will come hard. The second new ball will be available to them in three overs time as well. That could well be a make or break moment in the game
England tried everything, bowling Root and Mooen in tandem, went for the short ball ploy from round the wicket but nothing worked. Williamson has been very impressive as he continues his great run in Tests. He played with soft hands and put the bad ball away. The number of times he dabbed the ball through the backward point and gully region today was unbelievable. England continued to bowl to his strengths and paid the price. Only his dodgy calling marred his fantastic knock with the bat so far
Mark Wood had a wicket, but off a no-ball and England continued in their search of a wicket after that error. Latham and Guptill constructed fifties each and looked good for more until Moeen Ali struck to get the left-hander out. In the next over Guptill played a poor shot to get out and that opened a window for the hosts. It could've been three down had Broad not missed the stumps when Ross Taylor had given up after a bad call from Williamson. That was the last moment of indecision from the Kiwis as no wickets fell till the close of play
New Zealand's day by a distance. The batsmen walk off with their team standing and clapping on the Lord's balcony. It has been a brilliant day for the Black Caps. They took the 3 wickets pretty quickly in the morning session as they kept England to 389. Mooen Ali fell early and that shut down any hopes of the hosts getting a score over 400. Boult and Henry finished with four apiece. Then the openers came out and played with intent
76.6 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor sees that off. Short on the stumps, Ross Taylor keeps it down well. It will be stumps on day 2
Last ball of the day. A man close in on the off-side catching
76.5 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, no. It is full and nearly catches Ross Taylor off guard. On the stumps and Ross Taylor is late on the flick but manages to get it down to short mid-wicket. Didn't look too convincing at all again
76.4 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, Broad has his hands on his head. Ross Taylor got into an awkward tangle in negotiating that short delivery. Went too early in trying to duck but the ball didn't rise enough and eventually the ball bobbles to leg gully off the thick inside edge. Ross Taylor didn't have a clue about that one. More of the same?
76.3 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, short ball on the chest area, Ross Taylor rises onto his toes and defends
76.2 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, dug in short on the stumps, Ross Taylor taps it down to short leg
76.1 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, short on the stumps, Ross Taylor ducks under that
Stuart Broad [15.0-1-42-1] is back into the attack
Last over of the day and it will be Broad
75.6 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, pushed to the right of the bowler
75.5 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, full outside off, Williamson dead-bats it
75.4 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, turned to short mid-wicket
75.3 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, byes, FOUR, how did that miss the stumps and Buttler had no chance. Ripping offie, Williamson came forward to drive and the ball dipped on the shot to turn past the batsman, went through the gate and Buttler didn't gather it. It hit the footmarks and that made Buttler's job difficult, still will go down as a stumping chance as KW was out of his crease. That came out of nowhere
75.2 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, this time Williamson gets back to block as the length is short
75.1 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, tossed up outside off, Williamson gets forward and keeps it down
Moeen Ali [16.0-2-52-1] is back into the attack
74.6 -
J Root to Ross Taylor, no run, straighter on the stumps, defended
74.5 -
J Root to Ross Taylor, no run, pitches outside leg and turns in to rap Ross Taylor on the pads, a mild appeal for lbw but even Root knew that it had pitched outside leg
74.4 -
J Root to Ross Taylor, no run, on off stump, Ross Taylor gets forward to block
74.3 -
J Root to Williamson, 1 run, shortish on middle and leg, clipped to square leg, for a single
74.2 -
J Root to Williamson, no run, more flight on the stumps, defended back to Root
74.1 -
J Root to Williamson, FOUR, very poor delivery first up by Root, short and wide outside off from round the wicket, Williamson had all the time in the world to go back and cut that in front of cover, does so and gets four. Moves into the nineties now
Joe Root [1.0-0-1-0] is back into the attack
73.6 -
Broad to Williamson, 1 run, full outside off, Williamson drops it with soft hands wide of cover and takes an easy single
73.5 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, short and angling across Williamson who sinks under that again
73.4 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, another high bouncer, this time Williamson ducks under that
73.3 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, short on the stumps, Williamson rolls his wrists and pulls to backward square leg
73.2 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, good length outside off, Williamson gets forward and defends to point
73.1 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, short down leg, Williamson looks to pull and then leaves it to Buttler
72.6 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, 1 run, flat and down leg, whipped to deep square leg, for a single
72.5 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, tossed up on the stumps, flicked to mid-wicket
72.4 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, 1 run, Ross Taylor comes down the track and drives off the outer half wide of Broad at mid-off, quick single taken
72.3 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, turned to short leg
72.2 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, punched back to Moeen Ali
72.1 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, 3 runs, flat outside off from round the wicket, Williamson opens the face of the bat and dabs it late to deep backward point, is into the gap and they take an easy three. Can't give KW so much room outside off to play through that area
71.6 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, short and down leg, Ross Taylor ducks under that and lets it go
Back over the wicket. Change of plan?
71.5 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, another short delivery, slightly less menacing, Ross Taylor defends to mid-off
71.4 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, really good short ball, rising into the chest area, Ross Taylor took his eyes off it as he rose on his toes to fend, the ball goes to ground quickly though after hitting the bat splice
71.3 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, short on the hips, Ross Taylor misses the glance, the ball hits the thigh pad and rolls to leg gully
71.2 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, good short ball from Broad, had a bit of effort put in, but Ross Taylor rises tall and defends it down the pitch
71.1 -
Broad to Williamson, 1 run, short and down leg, Williamson pulls it to fine leg
England again taking their time to set the field as there is a bowling change. Similar field to the one that Stokes had. Broad will bowl from round the wicket
Stuart Broad [13.0-1-40-1] is back into the attack
70.6 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, 1 run, middle and leg line, turned to deep backward square leg, easy single
70.5 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, 1 run, Ross Taylor gets forward and eases a drive past short mid-wicket to the man in the deep at mid-on
Now round the wicket
70.4 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, slightly short outside off, Ross Taylor punches to point
70.3 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor shuffles across and defends to short mid-wicket
70.2 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Williamson gets forward and works it from middle stump after the ball turns, to deep square leg
70.1 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, 2 runs, flat outside off, Williamson gets back and punches to sweeper cover, for a couple
69.6 -
Stokes to Ross Taylor, FOUR, now Ross Taylor gets four, short and wide outside off, nothing ball really, Ross Taylor carves it up and over point. Easy shot to play with no-one there
69.5 -
Stokes to Williamson, 1 run, this time Williamson repeats the pull and finds deep square leg, hit straight to the fielder
69.4 -
Stokes to Williamson, FOUR, magnificent pull shot. Dismissive from Williamson as he rocks back and thunders a pull. Deep square only had a few paces to cover but gave up the chase very early. That was hit with some power
The short leg is quite deep
69.3 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, length on middle and leg, turned to short mid-wicket
69.2 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, dug in short outside off, left alone
Looks like the ploy from Stokes is to bowl short from round the wicket
69.1 -
Stokes to Ross Taylor, 3 runs, full on the stumps, clipped wide of short mid-wicket, three taken by the time the ball is fielded
Again a delay as England take their time to set the field. Leg gully and a short leg, in addition to a short mid-wicket
68.6 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, well tossed up outside off, Williamson leans forward to dead-bat
Now round the wicket
68.5 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, tossed up outside off, Williamson gets forward and defends
68.4 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, well bowled. Moeen Ali beats Williamson with one that held its line outside off, drift for Moeen Ali as he gets this to pass close to the outside edge, Williamson hung his bat out and was lucky that he didn't edge it
68.3 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, tossed up outside off, Williamson gets forward to wrist it to mid-wicket
68.2 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, turns in sharply, Williamson nudges it off the back foot to mid-wicket
68.1 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, turned to short mid-wicket
67.6 -
Stokes to Ross Taylor, no run, Stokes went for the yorker there, missed it and Ross Taylor clips it to mid-on
67.5 -
Stokes to Ross Taylor, no run, short of length on the stumps, Ross Taylor rises tall and defends to the off-side
67.4 -
Stokes to Ross Taylor, no run, in the air but in front of mid-on. Ross Taylor checking his push and that ensured it didn't carry
Ross Taylor is stretching a bit. His left leg is the issue
67.3 -
Stokes to Ross Taylor, no run, good pace on that short delivery but the line is wrong, down leg
Two slips and a leg gully in for Ross Taylor
67.2 -
Stokes to Williamson, 1 run, low full toss, clipped to fine leg
Now round the wicket with a 6-3 field
67.1 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, good length on the stumps, Williamson wrists it to mid-on
66.6 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor handles that off the back foot as the length is short
66.5 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, 1 run, turning in, Williamson closes the face of the bat and glances it wide of leg slip to deep backward square leg
66.4 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, slightly short on the stumps, Williamson whips it to mid-wicket
66.3 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, 1 run, Ross Taylor is beaten by the dip on that ball but manages to whip it to deep square leg
66.2 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, tossed up on off, Ross Taylor gets forward to push to short mid-wicket
66.1 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, flat outside off, Ross Taylor gets back and wrists it to mid-wicket
Moeen Ali [12.0-1-40-1] is back into the attack
65.6 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, full on the stumps, driven back to Stokes who hurls the ball at the stumps, he is frustrated and it showed
65.5 -
Stokes to Williamson, FOUR, I have lost count of the number of dabs through that region by Williamson today. Still no third man. Stokes can't believe it. Run off the open face and the ball beats Root's chase back and attempt to pull it back. A teaser and Williamson moves to 70 now
65.4 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, good length outside off, Williamson defends to cover
65.3 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, pitched up outside off, Williamson leans into a fine drive to mid-off, can't hit the gap though
65.2 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, short of length outside off, Williamson covers up in defence to mid-off
65.1 -
Stokes to Ross Taylor, 1 run, short of length and angling in, Ross Taylor wrists it wide of mid-on
64.6 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, 1 run, length ball on the stumps, flicked to deep backward square leg
64.5 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, short and near the left arm-pit of Ross Taylor who hops to keep it down, isn't happy with himself for not getting it in the gap
64.4 -
Broad to Williamson, 1 run, short again, on the hips, Williamson gets inside the line of that and tucks it to deep backward square leg, for a single
64.3 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, another short ball, Williamson again goes under it
64.2 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, pitched up outside off, Williamson push-drives it back to Broad
64.1 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, short down leg, Williamson ducks under it
63.6 -
Stokes to Ross Taylor, no run, short of length and nips back in, cramps Ross Taylor for room who defends to cover
63.5 -
Stokes to Ross Taylor, FOUR, top on-drive. On the rise. Ross Taylor gets forward and creams the shot to the left of mid-on. Enough timing to get another boundary. That has to be the best shot that Ross Taylor has played today
63.4 -
Stokes to Ross Taylor, no run, back of a length outside off, Ross Taylor pushes it to cover
63.3 -
Stokes to Ross Taylor, no run, good length outside off, Ross Taylor gets forward and drives to cover
63.2 -
Stokes to Ross Taylor, no run, good length outside off, Ross Taylor gets forward and defends to mid-off
63.1 -
Stokes to Ross Taylor, no run, short of length outside off, Ross Taylor stands tall and defends to cover
62.6 -
Broad to Williamson, FOUR, Williamson is looking in great nick. Broad is not happy with that effort from Anderson at mid-off. Stands with both hands on his hips at the top of his mark. Pitched up outside off, Williamson drives to the left of mid-off where Anderson put in a full length dive but the ball escaped past his grasp. Had just about enough to hit the rope
62.5 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, short ball, Williamson sees it early and goes under it
62.4 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, extra bounce for Broad, hits Williamson on the thigh pad, they think about a single but Williamson decides against it seeing Stokes field the ball
62.3 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, short of length outside off, defended to backward point
62.2 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, good length outside off, left alone and Buttler fumbles now
62.1 -
Broad to Williamson, 2 runs, another dab from Williamson, again width allowed to play that shot, gets a couple by the time backward point goes back to field
Stuart Broad [11.0-1-32-1] is back into the attack
61.6 -
Stokes to Williamson, 1 run, dabbed straight to Root at point who fumbles and allows the single. The ball bounced in front of him and he didn't get anything behind it
61.5 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, a fumble at cover after Williamson punches but there is a fielder backing up, so it won't cost anything
61.4 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, tighter line and around off, Williamson defends to cover
61.3 -
Stokes to Williamson, FOUR, juicy half-volley from Stokes, outside off, a gift to Williamson at this stage, who gets forward and threads a drive between cover and mid-off for four more. Needed to hit the gap and did so with ease
61.2 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, short of length outside off, Williamson punches to cover
61.1 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, full and on the stumps, Williamson has to get the bat down in time and does so
60.6 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, looks like the ploy is to bowl short at Ross Taylor, by Anderson, Ross Taylor hops across and turns it to short mid-wicket
60.5 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, another short delivery at 85.1mph, Ross Taylor handles that well, rising on his toes and keeping it down into the covers
60.4 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor is on the front foot to defend a good length delivery outside off back to the bowler
60.3 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, short ball and Ross Taylor is on his toes to keep that down, didn't do so well, played it awkwardly but managed to not pop it up in the air
60.2 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, down leg, Ross Taylor flicks and misses
60.1 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, good length outside off, Ross Taylor gets forward to defend it back to Anderson
Time for drinks
59.6 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, bouncer, too high and Williamson ducks under that easily
59.5 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, good length outside off, Williamson gets forward to defend to point
59.4 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, very full on the stumps, driven back to Stokes' right
59.3 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, nips back in and Williamson this time misses the flick, rapped on the thigh pad, going over
59.2 -
Stokes to Williamson, FOUR, can't bowl there to Williamson at all. Too much width for Williamson to open the face and dab it wide of gully. Bread and butter stuff for Williamson
59.1 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, good length outside off, Williamson gets forward to dab to point
58.6 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, length outside off, Ross Taylor defends to the left of the bowler
58.5 -
J Anderson to Williamson, 1 run, another Test fifty for Williamson. He continues on, full outside off, Williamson comes on the front foot and pushes a drive to sweeper cover for a single. Ross Taylor comes up to him to shake his hand
58.4 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, short of length outside off, Williamson rises tall and dabs it with soft hands to point
58.3 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, good length outside off, left alone
58.2 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, good length outside off, Williamson defends to gully off the front foot
58.1 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, pitched up outside off, Williamson gets forward to drive and it goes off the inner part of the bat to the right of the bowler
57.6 -
Stokes to Williamson, 1 run, good length outside off, Williamson defends square of the wicket, with soft hands, takes a single
57.5 -
Stokes to Ross Taylor, leg byes, 1 run, Ross Taylor gets outside off and is rapped on the pads by an inswinger, it strikes the batsman above the kneeroll and there is no thought of a review, even though Stokes had a word with Cook. Height the issue there
57.4 -
Stokes to Williamson, 1 run, angling into the hips, nudged to fine leg for a single
57.3 -
Stokes to Williamson, leg byes, 2 runs, down leg and Williamson misses the flick, off the thigh pad and it's a couple of leg byes
57.2 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, too close to cut as Stokes cramps Williamson for room with a back of a length delivery that nips back in, dabbed to gully on the bounce
57.1 -
Stokes to Williamson, FOUR, gentle loosener from Stokes at 82.4mph, short and on the stumps, Williamson is quick to rock back and pull through mid-wicket, beat the fielder and raced away. Poor beginning from Stokes to a new spell
Ben Stokes [6.0-2-26-0] is back into the attack
56.6 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, FOUR, Ross Taylor heaps more misery on Anderson, it's a long a half-volley outside off, Ross Taylor gets forward and crashes the drive along the ground to the cover fence. Adding insult to injury
56.5 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, loud appeal for lbw but still S Ravi is umoved. Full and on leg stump, Ross Taylor falls over as he misses the flick, rapped on the pads and a vociferous appeal from Anderson is turned down. It would've gone down and this time Anderson didn't even look at Cook for the option of taking the review
56.4 -
J Anderson to Williamson, 1 run, pitched up outside off, Williamson gets forward and drives past the diving Ballance at short cover, a single to mid-off
56.3 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, lovely outswinger, shaped away but only after Williamson shouldered arms
56.2 -
J Anderson to Williamson, 2 runs, dabbed wide of gully as Anderson gives Williamson the width to play that shot, safely into the ground
56.1 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, pitched up outside off, hint of shape back in, Williamson gets forward and shoulders arms
Slight delay as Anderson and Broad take their time to set the field
55.6 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, quicker and straightens a tad on Ross Taylor who prefers to read it off the back foot, blocked
55.5 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, flat outside off, Ross Taylor gets back to punch to long-on
55.4 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, fraction short outside off, cut again but straight to the fielder at point
55.3 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, tossed up outside off, Ross Taylor gets forward and pushes it to cover
55.2 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, FOUR, dropped short and wide outside off, first loose ball from Moeen Ali, Ross Taylor rocks back and cuts square of the wicket, always a boundary when you have little protection in the deep
55.1 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, tossed up outside off, wristed back to the bowler
54.6 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, length on the stumps, defended with a straight bat
54.5 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, 1 run, Anderson goes for the yorker but it is a low full toss down leg, clipped to deep backward square leg
54.4 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, short of length outside off, defended into the cover region
Just the two slips now
54.3 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, down leg, wasted delivery
54.2 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, pitched up outside off, Ross Taylor gets forward to drive to cover
54.1 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, short of length on off, Ross Taylor is in behind it
53.6 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, tossed up on the stumps, pushed back to the bowler
53.5 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Ross Taylor gets forward and wrists it to mid-on for a single
53.4 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, that stopped on Ross Taylor who checked his drive back to the bowler
53.3 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, on off and middle, Ross Taylor shuffles across to defend to short mid-wicket
53.2 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, turned to mid-wicket
53.1 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, flat outside off, Ross Taylor defends from the crease
52.6 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, short of length on the stumps, tucked to mid-wicket
52.5 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, Anderson beats Williamson with one that moved away off the pitch, Williamson was aiming for a back foot punch and the ball seamed away to miss the edge, Anderson is disappointed
52.4 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, Williamson plays with soft hands and dabs that to the gully fielder, the fielder leaps to pull it back down
52.3 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, 1 run, nips back in and catches Ross Taylor a bit by surprise, he jabs at it and the thick inside edge runs away to deep backward square leg, for a single
52.2 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, no run, loose from Ross Taylor. Extra bounce for Anderson, Ross Taylor flashes a cut and misses. Not far from the outside edge
52.1 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, 2 leg byes, the big inswinger from Anderson, Ross Taylor had shuffled across on the flick and missed, struck in-line but the Lord's slope plays its part, taking it down. S Ravi didn't give it out, so his original decision stands. Just clipping leg. The batsmen run two runs and then only England went for a review, after seeing S Ravi's signal for leg byes
England go for a review. For an lbw appeal against Ross Taylor. No problems with the front foot. Ross Taylor shuffles across a bit too much and is rapped on the pads, missing the flick in the process. No inside edge onto the pads. Clipping leg stump and umpire's call. So not out. Ross Taylor gets away. England lose a review
James Anderson [11.0-3-36-0] is back into the attack
51.6 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, Williamson is content to smother another one
51.5 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, very short outside off, Williamson goes on the back foot to whip to short mid-wicket
51.4 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Williamson turns it to short mid-wicket
51.3 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Ross Taylor gets forward and wrists it to long-on
51.2 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, flat outside off, punched back to Moeen Ali
51.1 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, offie, turned to short mid-wicket
50.6 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, FOUR, now Williamson is at ease, especially against pace. When it is pitched up like that, Williamson will drive well, gets forward and shows the full face of the bat to drive wide of mid-on, easy boundary and a classy one too
50.5 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, 2 runs, driven forcefully off the front foot and this time Ballance at short cover can only get a hand on it, stops the boundary but concedes two
50.4 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, 2 runs, angling into the pads, Williamson gets forward to flick through mid-wicket for a couple
50.3 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, pitched up outside off, Williamson gets forward and pushes a drive, Ballance comes across from short cover to field to his right
50.2 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, bit more effort from Mark Wood, extra bounce outside off, Williamson defends with soft hands, the ball rolls to the keeper
50.1 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, FOUR, beautiful back foot punch from Williamson. Bowled on a back of a length outside off, Williamson rises tall and punches well, riding the bounce on offer, into the gap through point. Williamson was on his toes as he played that
49.6 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, FOUR, Ross Taylor was itching to go at Moeen Ali and he gets four. Down the track and to the pitch of the ball, before lofting it over mid-on, one bounce over the ropes
49.5 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, flat on the stumps, punched through mid-wicket, Ross Taylor waits till the fielder moves but he gets there and prevents the quick single being taken
49.4 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor uses his feet and hits it into the turf, fielded by Moeen Ali in his followthrough
49.3 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, flat outside off, Ross Taylor shuffles across in defence
49.2 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, spins down leg, left alone
49.1 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, 3 runs, width from Moeen Ali and Williamson employs the late dab, gets it towards third man, Wood with a dive and pulls it back, saves a run
48.6 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, 3 runs, when Mark Wood pitches it up, Williamson gets forward to drive handsomely to deep extra cover, not well-timed to get four, but they take three runs
48.5 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, very good bouncer and Williamson played it well, it was heading towards his head but he just yanked the head out of the way as he swayed back and ducked under that one. Decent pace from Mark Wood, that was clocked at 86.3mph
48.4 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, short of length on the stumps, tucked to mid-wicket
Two men out back for the pull/hook plus a short leg
48.3 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, bouncer down leg, Williamson ducks under that
48.2 -
Mark Wood to Ross Taylor, 1 run, short on the stumps, Ross Taylor gets inside the line and nudges it to deep backward square leg
48.1 -
Mark Wood to Ross Taylor, no run, short of length on the stumps, turned to short leg
47.6 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, very full outside off, Williamson gets forward to block to cover
47.5 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, too full and Williamson drives it past the right of the diving bowler
47.4 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, turned to short mid-wicket
47.3 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, 1 run, flat outside off, allows Ross Taylor to hang back and dab a single to backward point
47.2 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, too full, pushed to short mid-wicket
47.1 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, tossed up outside off, Ross Taylor gets forward to block
46.6 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, short of length on off, Williamson blocks off the back foot
46.5 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, pitched up outside off, driven straight to the fielder at mid-off, hit a bit too well but not in the gap
46.4 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, fullish and hint of shape back in, Williamson gets forward and defends
46.3 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, FOUR, fraction short outside off, enough for Williamson to rock back and punch that through the point region. Into the gap and four more
46.2 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, good stop by Ballance at short cover. It was nicely driven off the front foot by Williamson and Ballance made a diving stop to his right, one-handed
46.1 -
Mark Wood to Ross Taylor, 1 run, full outside off, Ross Taylor gets forward to drive and the thick inside edge goes wide of mid-wicket, false stroke but Ross Taylor gets away
45.6 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, Moeen Ali is creating Williamson problems. Williamson isn't picking which one is turning and which ones aren't, plays for the turn and the ball holds its line to drift past the outside edge. Ever so close to taking the nick
45.5 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, will Cook review that? No. He doesn't. Sharp turn for Moeen Ali, Williamson is forward and misses the nudge, is struck above the kneeroll, replays show that it was going over the stumps. England pondered a review but decided against it
45.4 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, tossed up outside off, Williamson is forward to block
45.3 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, flat outside off, Williamson pushes it back down the track
45.2 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, that was a late call to pull the bat away, Williamson definitely played at that, it went straight on and beat the outside edge
45.1 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, 1 run, drift for Moeen Ali, Ross Taylor gets forward to push that with soft hands into the vacant point region, single taken
44.6 -
Mark Wood to Ross Taylor, 1 run, short and rising into Ross Taylor, he rises tall and nudges it down with soft hands to leg, takes the single
44.5 -
Mark Wood to Ross Taylor, no run, good length outside off, left alone
44.4 -
Mark Wood to Ross Taylor, no run, fullish and outside off, Ross Taylor gets forward to push to the right of the bowler
44.3 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, 1 run, shortish on the stumps, Williamson hangs back and wrists it down into the mid-wicket area
44.2 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, FOUR, that's where Williamson is strong. Playing with soft hands and dabbing it over the man at gully, hit it into the ground and once it went over the leaping fielder, it raced away
44.1 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, soft hands ensures the outside edge doesn't carry to first slip. Full outside off, Williamson pushes forward and the ball doesn't carry to the first slip
Mark Wood [9.0-0-33-0] is back into the attack
43.6 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, 1 run, Williamson plays with the turn and gets a single to deep backward square leg
43.5 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, 1 run, Ross Taylor gets forward and defends with soft hands into the vacant point region for a single
43.4 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, 1 run, extra bounce for Moeen Ali, nearly gets Williamson out. Williamson lunged forward to defend and it went off the shoulder of the bat towards gully, looped wide of the slip fielder who was trying to catch that
43.3 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, Williamson uses his feet and drags the hoick across the line to mid-on. Got too close to the pitch of the ball
43.2 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, flat outside off, Williamson hangs back and blocks
43.1 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, 1 run, tossed up outside off, turning back in, Ross Taylor closes the face of the bat and nudges it to deep backward square leg, for a single
Moeen Ali [5.0-1-21-1] is back into the attack
42.6 -
J Root to Williamson, no run, low full toss and Williamson is kind enough to push it back to the bowler
42.5 -
J Root to Williamson, no run, pushed back to the bowler
Slip and a leg slip in. The sun is out now
42.4 -
J Root to Williamson, no run, turned to short mid-wicket
42.3 -
J Root to Williamson, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Williamson defends with an open face to point
42.2 -
J Root to Williamson, no run, tossed up outside off, dead-batted back to the bowler
42.1 -
J Root to Ross Taylor, 1 run, immediately bounce for Root, angled across Ross Taylor who hangs back and plays with soft hands, dabbed down to short third man for a quick single
Welcome back for the final session. An interesting decision this as Joe Root is given the ball. He will start from round the wicket
Earlier on in the session, Bell dropped Latham and England's fielding has been sloppy. England looked flat when the opening stand was going strong but those two wickets have re-energised them. Should be an interesting final session. Do join us soon for that. Do stay tuned...
That will be tea on day 2. It would've been New Zealand's session if not for those two wickets that they lost. They were going well when Latham and Guptill put on a 100-plus stand for the opening wicket but two quick wickets have brought England back in it. There could've been a third in quick time but Broad failed to hit the stumps when Ross Taylor was stranded. Since then, Williamson and Ross Taylor have seen it through till tea.
41.6 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, full outside off, Williamson presents the fullest of bat faces to push to mid-off
41.5 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, good length outside off, Williamson again plays close to his body and dabs it to gully. Soft hands
41.4 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, 91.2mph good length delivery outside off, Williamson gets forward and defends with an open face to gully
41.3 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, short of length outside off, Williamson hangs back and blocks
41.2 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, FOUR, beautiful off-drive from Williamson. Mark Wood went full and outside off, Williamson leant into the drive and got it off the middle of the bat, the fielder came across from mid-off trying to dive and field but it was past him in a flash
41.1 -
Mark Wood to Ross Taylor, 1 run, good length and nips back in sharply, Ross Taylor closes the face of the bat and turns it to fine leg, for a single
One more over before tea and it will be Wood to continue
40.6 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, flat outside off, Williamson goes back and whips it to short mid-wicket who dives and fields
Should be the last ball before tea
40.5 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, 1 run, turn for Moeen Ali, Ross Taylor gets forward to defend and it dips on the shot, a thick inside edge runs to the deep backward square leg region
40.4 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, byes, FOUR, down leg and Buttler didn't get anything on it, it hit the hand and deflected to the fine leg fence. There was a man chasing it but the ball had too much pace. Four byes signalled
40.3 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, very full on the stumps, Ross Taylor pushes it towards short mid-wicket
40.2 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Ross Taylor gets forward and flicks to mid-wicket
40.1 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, 2 runs, flatter and outside off, Ross Taylor plays late and dabs to deep backward point, for a couple of runs
39.6 -
Mark Wood to Ross Taylor, 1 run, back of a length outside off, Ross Taylor drops it in front of the vacant cover and takes the single
39.5 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, 3 runs, 91.4mph that time, but full and on middle, Williamson gets forward and flicks wide of mid-on. Broad gives chase and keeps it to three
39.4 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, 2 runs, too straight and that allows Williamson to go back and tuck it through deep backward square leg, for a couple
39.3 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, 90.2mph good length delivery outside off, hits the bat hard, Williamson defends
39.2 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, short of length and a hint of nip back in, Williamson turns it to short mid-wicket
39.1 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, short outside off, Williamson rolls his wrists on the pull and controls it to mid-wicket, a diving stop made
Mark Wood [7.0-0-22-0] is back into the attack
38.6 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, slightly short outside off, Ross Taylor punches to the right of the bowler, mid-on is there
38.5 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, played to the right of the bowler
38.4 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, Ross Taylor is content to have a look at Moeen Ali, pushed back to the bowler
38.3 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, that kept low and wasn't on the stumps, yet Ross Taylor brings his bat down and blocks
38.2 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, pushed back to the bowler once again
38.1 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Ross Taylor gets forward to defend it back to the bowler
37.6 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, Broad hits a length once again outside off, Williamson stays beside the line and defends to point
37.5 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, length delivery outside off, Williamson plays with the bat close to his body and dabs it to third slip on the bounce
Going back to that run-out chance, Taylor gave up. That would've been three wickets in five balls. Nothing was happening when Guptill and Latham were going strong but as it often happens in Tests, a wicket completely changes proceedings. Guptill plays a soft shot and gets out. Then in a moment of madness Taylor is almost run out. Not the first time that there has been confusion between KW and Ross Taylor between the wickets
37.4 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, short of length outside off, holding its line, left alone
37.3 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, Williamson plays that with soft hands and the edge dies down pretty quickly. Goes to Bell at 2nd slip on the bounce. Soft hands did the trick for KW
37.2 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, back of a length outside off, Williamson is tight in his back foot defensive once more
37.1 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, short of length on the stumps, Williamson defends it back to Broad
36.6 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, floated up outside off, Ross Taylor gets forward and pushes it back to Moeen Ali
36.5 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, tossed up outside off, Ross Taylor gets forward to block
36.4 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, no run, skids on, Ross Taylor pushes it back to Moeen Ali
36.3 -
Moeen Ali to Ross Taylor, 2 runs, tossed up outside off, Taylor takes it from outside off and laps it to fine leg, for a couple
Two slips in place
36.2 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, 1 run, Williamson opens the face of the bat and runs it down to short third man for a quick single
36.1 -
Moeen Ali to Williamson, no run, flatter outside off, Williamson pushes it to point
Ian Smith on air is mincing no words when describing that call of a single by Williamson. He calls that 'selfish' and a 'dumb call' by Williamson
35.6 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, good length outside off, Ross Taylor opens the face of the bat and steers it to point
35.5 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, full and down leg, Ross Taylor flicks and misses, wasted delivery
35.4 -
Broad to Williamson, 1 run, what is happening? A run-out chance missed. Williamson was in a hurry to get off the mark and almost sold Ross Taylor down the river, tapped to the left of the bowler and Williamson went off for the single, to get off the mark, Ross Taylor was struggling and Broad in his followthrough missed the target with an under-arm throw. Broad missed it by a long way too
35.3 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, leg byes, 3 runs, huge appeal for lbw and England don't review. It nipped back in by a long way, Ross Taylor was on the shuffle and on the walk, got struck outside off and above the kneeroll, Broad whirled around to appeal vociferously and after a discussion they don't take the review. The umpire signalled leg byes but Ross Taylor was playing a shot and got outside off. Good call by England to not take the review
Ross Taylor, right handed bat, comes to the crease
35.2 -
Broad to Guptill, out Caught by Ballance!! That is a soft dismissal. Over-ambitious from Guptill as he plays an ODI shot and gets out. Length delivery outside off, Guptill drove it on the rise but didn't keep it down, Ballance dived to his left at cover and made a smart catch look easy. Guptill put his head back in disappointment after realising his folly. Guptill c Ballance b Broad 70(115) [4s-8 6s-1]
Broad to Guptill, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
35.1 -
Broad to Guptill, no run, on a good length and outside off, Guptill gets forward and defends to the right of Stokes at point who runs and fields
Kane Williamson, right handed bat, comes to the crease
34.6 -
Moeen Ali to Latham, out Lbw!! Gone. The opening stand is broken by Moeen Ali. Flatter from round the wicket, angled in and Latham is on the back foot looking to defend, misses and is rapped on the pads. S Ravi had the finger up in a flash. Latham consulted with Guptill before walking off. Need to see Hawk-Eye - umpire's call as it was just hitting the outside of leg stump. Latham lbw b Moeen Ali 59(98) [4s-10]
Moeen Ali to Latham, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!
34.5 -
Moeen Ali to Guptill, 3 runs, drift for Moeen Ali, tossed up outside off, Guptill pushes and gets a thick outside edge wide of slip, the ball is hunted down before it reaches the rope. Still three taken. The ball died down quickly after Guptill played it
34.4 -
Moeen Ali to Latham, 3 runs, sloppy from England. It was turned towards mid-wicket, was an easy single, the fielder shies unnecessarily and gives away two more runs. There was no backing up as well
Slip and a short leg in place as Moeen Ali comes round the wicket
34.3 -
Moeen Ali to Guptill, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Guptill gets forward and defends into the vacant gap at cover, takes the single
34.2 -
Moeen Ali to Guptill, no run, that hurried onto Guptill and he is lucky as he gets an inside edge onto the pads. Guptill was late on the back foot defensive there
34.1 -
Moeen Ali to Guptill, SIX, there comes the Guptill slog-sweep. Eyes down as he plays the shot and he only looks up after completing the shot, tonks it a long way back into the stands. May have been a bit pre-meditated but Guptill pulled it off really well
33.6 -
Broad to Latham, FOUR, Latham is leaning into those drives superbly now. A tad full and outside off, Latham gets forward and laces a drive through cover, the timing is good enough to take the ball to the ropes, beating the chasing fielder
33.5 -
Broad to Guptill, 1 run, short outside off, Guptill plays a one-legged flamingo pull to deep mid-wicket, kept it down
33.4 -
Broad to Guptill, no run, short of length outside off, Guptill defends to mid-off
Only three slips now. The sun is out
33.3 -
Broad to Guptill, no run, pitched up outside off, Guptill gets forward and drives it to the left of the bowler who stops it
33.2 -
Broad to Guptill, no run, short of length on off, Guptill stands tall and blocks
33.1 -
Broad to Latham, 3 runs, now fifty for Latham. Guptill walks up to his partner to shake hands. Full outside off, Latham gets forward and eases a drive through cover, mid-off gives chase and prevents the boundary. Three taken
32.6 -
Moeen Ali to Guptill, no run, on the stumps, pushed to the right of the bowler
Slip and a short leg in
32.5 -
Moeen Ali to Guptill, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Guptill leans into the forward defensive, gets it to the covers
32.4 -
Moeen Ali to Guptill, no run, Guptill gets forward and dead-bats
32.3 -
Moeen Ali to Guptill, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Guptill gets forward and drives to the left of the bowler
32.2 -
Moeen Ali to Guptill, 2 runs, on the middle and leg line, nurdled to fine leg, for a couple of runs
32.1 -
Moeen Ali to Guptill, no run, Guptill has hit Gary Ballance on the hip. Tossed up outside off, Guptill kneels down and sweeps hard, Ballance was turning his back taking evasive action and got hit. Guptill checks on the fielder who is ok for the moment
Moeen Ali, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
31.6 -
Broad to Latham, no run, short of length on the stumps and it hurried onto Latham who brought his bat down in time and turns it to short mid-wicket
31.5 -
Broad to Latham, no run, poor shot from Latham, short of a length and a hint of nip back into Latham, there was no room for the cut, he ended up slashing and missed it by a long way
31.4 -
Broad to Latham, leg byes, FOUR, this is poor bowling from Broad, short and on Latham's pads, he shuffles across on the flick and misses, the ball races away past the keeper and races away to the fence, four more leg-byes
31.3 -
Broad to Latham, FOUR, lovely shot, leg-stump half-volley from Broad, Latham gets inside the line and clips it to the left of mid-on, no need to run for those, Latham moves onto 49
31.2 -
Broad to Latham, no run, back of a length outside off, angled across Latham who shoulders arms
31.1 -
Broad to Guptill, 1 run, short of length on the stumps, clipped to deep mid-wicket
30.6 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, in the corridor of uncertainty from round the wicket, Latham gets forward and judges it well, shoulders arms
30.5 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, this is almost a grubber, but it is outside off and Latham leaves. It bounces twice or so before going to the keeper
30.4 -
J Anderson to Latham, FOUR, that has to be the shot of the day. Anderson went full and outside off, Latham shows the full face of the bat and then drives it past the non-striker, sweet from Latham and so pleasing to the eye - that stroke. Everything correct about the stroke. Balance, poise and head position
30.3 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, Anderson beats Latham from round the wicket. It was angled in and then straightened past the back foot defensive. It bounced too and was so close to taking the edge. Latham had to play at that and was lucky that he didn't edge it
30.2 -
J Anderson to Guptill, 1 run, good length outside off, Guptill gets forward and defends towards cover, quick single taken. Good running
30.1 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, short of length on the stumps, Guptill hangs back and blocks
29.6 -
Broad to Guptill, 1 run, full and on the stumps, clipped to short mid-wicket, in the gap and it is an easy single
29.5 -
Broad to Guptill, byes, FOUR, too high and Buttler had no chance. Very short from Broad as he dug it in halfway down the track, it bounced over the leap of Buttler who was going to his left. Since it is a Test match it wasn't called a wide
29.4 -
Broad to Guptill, no run, short of length on off, Guptill gets right behind the line of that delivery and blocks to cover
29.3 -
Broad to Guptill, FOUR, fine off-drive from Guptill. Broad went full and outside off and Guptill latched on. Got forward and presented the straighest of blades to drive down the ground. All along the ground too. Lovely to see Guptill playing with a high front elbow
29.2 -
Broad to Guptill, no run, full outside off, Guptill gets forward and blocks solidly to cover
29.1 -
Broad to Guptill, no run, short of length outside off, Guptill punches to mid-off
Time for drinks
28.6 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, that is a good leave from Latham, it was rising and on a back of a length outside off, but Latham left it alone after watching it till the last moment. Handled that well
28.5 -
J Anderson to Latham, FOUR, the 100-run stand is up with a good pull shot. Fraction short on the stumps, Latham was quick to rock back and pull wide of square leg, the ball makes its way to the fence in no time and that's a fine opening stand between Latham and Guptill
28.4 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, good length outside off, Latham gets forward and defends solidly
Now round the wicket to the leftie
28.3 -
J Anderson to Guptill, leg byes, 1 run, drifts onto middle and leg, Guptill is missing out on those deliveries, fails to glance and gets a leg bye as the ball hits the thigh pad and goes away
28.2 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, back of a length outside off, Guptill again is solid in his back foot defensive
28.1 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, short of length outside off, Guptill stands tall and defends it back down the track
27.6 -
Broad to Latham, no run, on a length and outside off, Latham opens the face of the bat and steers to point
27.5 -
Broad to Latham, no run, that's a good delivery from Broad, Latham tries to punch that and gets an inside edge onto the pads
27.4 -
Broad to Latham, no run, not there for the drive, Latham gets forward and pushes it into the off-side
27.3 -
Broad to Latham, no run, on a good length and Latham defends after getting forward
27.2 -
Broad to Latham, no run, short of length on off, Latham defends
27.1 -
Broad to Guptill, 1 run, finally a fifty for Guptill. He has come back into the side after almost two years and he has got a score. Too straight from Broad and Guptill nurdles a single to fine leg. A raise of the bat to acknowledge the mild cheers
Stuart Broad [5.0-0-12-0] is back into the attack
26.6 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, angling in, towards off stump, Latham is right in behind that as he knocks it towards mid-on
26.5 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, pitched up outside off, Latham gets forward and defends solidly, presenting the broadest of blades
26.4 -
J Anderson to Guptill, leg byes, 1 run, and again Guptill gets a leg bye. Still on 49. Misses out on a ball on the pads, flicks and it's off the thigh pad as he takes the run on offer
26.3 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, a mild appeal for lbw from Anderson, but that has hit the thigh pad and would've been going over, swing for Anderson and he got that to move back in appreciably too, but doing too much
26.2 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, short of length outside off, Guptill confidently blocks to cover
26.1 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, pitched up outside off, Guptill gets forward and drives to mid-off
25.6 -
Stokes to Guptill, leg byes, 1 run, nips back in and still Guptill can't get it away, tries to flick and misses, off the thigh pad and it will be a leg bye
25.5 -
Stokes to Latham, 1 run, short of length outside off, Latham punches wide of mid-off and takes a single
25.4 -
Stokes to Latham, no run, good length outside off, a confident leave that time
25.3 -
Stokes to Latham, no run, that has cut Latham in half. Latham was late and perhaps didn't expect the ball to cut back in at him. He tried to defend but the ball went through his attempted shot and bounced over the stumps. Latham has a puzzled look at the track after that
25.2 -
Stokes to Latham, no run, Stokes fires in the yorker, but Latham is good enough to bring the bat down and jam it out
25.1 -
Stokes to Latham, FOUR, controlled stroke for four. On a good length and outside off, Latham gets forward to defend and the ball takes the outer half and runs wide of gully. Down the hill and it races away
24.6 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, on a length and on off, Guptill punches with a straight bat but straight to the fielder at mid-on
24.5 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, punches this wide of the man running across from short mid-wicket but mid-on is there to prevent the quick single
24.4 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, on middle and leg, straightened a tad, Guptill was early into the push but gets it down to mid-on
24.3 -
J Anderson to Guptill, FOUR, fuller delivery on middle and leg, Guptill miscues the flick as the ball sails over mid-on and races away to the fence. He just chipped it in the air and got a leading edge of sorts
24.2 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, fullish and angling in late, Guptill decides against the push at the last moment, played inside the line of that and left it
24.1 -
J Anderson to Guptill, 2 runs, length delivery just outside off, Latham punches it in front of square on the off-side, Bell gives the chase and keeps it down to two
23.6 -
Stokes to Latham, no run, back of a length and wide outside off, left alone. That's a maiden over from Stokes. Good comeback after conceding three boundaries in his third over
23.5 -
Stokes to Latham, no run, fraction fuller and wide of off, Latham shoulders arms at it
23.4 -
Stokes to Latham, no run, good length delivery just outside leg, Latham misses on the flick yet again as the ball brushes the pad and rolls to the keeper
23.3 -
Stokes to Latham, no run, tad fuller angling away just outside off, Latham leans forward and pushes it to mid-off
23.2 -
Stokes to Latham, no run, full delivery on middle and leg, Latham misses on the flick, it was going down leg though
23.1 -
Stokes to Latham, no run, full and swinging away outside off, Latham ignores it to the keeper
22.6 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, back of a length delivery on middle and leg, Guptill turns it towards mid-wicket
22.5 -
J Anderson to Guptill, 2 runs, back of a length delivery wide of off, Guptill defends it to third man and gets an easy couple
22.4 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, length delivery just outside off, Guptill gets an outside edge on the tentative push, the ball rolls towards backward point, Stokes dives and saves some runs
22.3 -
J Anderson to Latham, 1 run, full delivery on middle and leg, Latham works it wide of mid on and gets an easy single
22.2 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, fullish inswinger around middle and off, Latham blocks it back to the bowler
22.1 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, short of length delivery angling into the left hander, Latham pushes it towards cover
James Anderson [6.0-2-18-0] is back into the attack
Anderson gets the ball
21.6 -
Stokes to Latham, 1 run, fullish around middle and leg, Latham flicks it to fine leg and gets an easy single
21.5 -
Stokes to Latham, no run, length delivery wide of off, Latham shoulders arms at it
21.4 -
Stokes to Latham, no run, appeal for lbw and England don't take the review, fullish on middle and leg, Latham misses on the flick and gets hit on the pad, that was pitching way outside leg
21.3 -
Stokes to Latham, no run, tad fuller just outside off, Latham swings hard and misses by a long way
21.2 -
Stokes to Guptill, 1 run, on a good length just outside off, Guptill punches it to backward point and picks up a single
21.1 -
Stokes to Guptill, no run, full delivery just outside off, blocked back to the bowler
20.6 -
Mark Wood to Latham, 2 runs, length delivery outside off, Latham opens the face of the bat and guides it towards backward point
20.5 -
Mark Wood to Latham, no run, length delivery on off, Latham defends
20.4 -
Mark Wood to Latham, no run, fullish delivery on middle and leg, Latham flicks it to square leg
20.3 -
Mark Wood to Latham, no run, length delivery just outside off, Latham leaves
20.2 -
Mark Wood to Latham, FOUR, short of length delivery just outside off, Latham cuts it uppishly and Stokes at backward point anticipated the ball to go the other way, he misjudges it completely and by the time he realised his mistake, it was too late and the ball runs away
20.1 -
Mark Wood to Latham, byes, 2 runs, short of length delivery and shaping away from the left hander, Latham misses on the poke, Buttler too fails to collect it properly, the batsmen sneak in two byes
19.6 -
Stokes to Guptill, FOUR, third boundary in the over and second one off the outside edge, this was on a good length and pitched just outside off, Guptill presents the full face of the bat as he tried to block, gets a thick edge that runs away to the left of gully, who fails to stop it with the dive and the ball runs away to the fence
19.5 -
Stokes to Guptill, no run, fraction fuller and just outside off, Guptill pushes it back to the bowler
19.4 -
Stokes to Guptill, no run, full delivery just outside off, Guptill blocks
19.3 -
Stokes to Guptill, FOUR, length delivery just outside off, Guptill stands still and punches it in front of square on the off-side, the ball hurries through the turf and crashes into the fence
19.2 -
Stokes to Guptill, FOUR, yorker just outside off, Guptill squeezes it out off the outside half of the bat, the ball goes off the turf and runs away in the gap between first slip and the keeper, ball reaches the boundary in a flash. The Englishmen were appealing for an lbw, but the ball never hit the pad. Good call by the umpire to give it as runs
19.1 -
Stokes to Guptill, no run, over pitched delivery outside off, left alone
18.6 -
Mark Wood to Latham, no run, fullish delivery just outside off, Latham drives it towards cover
18.5 -
Mark Wood to Latham, no run, tad fuller around middle and off, driven back to the bowler
18.4 -
Mark Wood to Latham, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Mark Wood gets extra bounce on this occasion, Latham watches it carefully and lets it go through to the keeper
18.3 -
Mark Wood to Latham, no run, back of a length delivery wide of off, Latham blocks it towards cover
18.2 -
Mark Wood to Latham, 2 runs, tad shorter on middle and leg, Latham works it towards backward square leg and gets a couple
18.1 -
Mark Wood to Latham, no run, length delivery outside off, punched towards point
17.6 -
Stokes to Guptill, no run, short of length delivery on middle and leg, Guptill looks to flick but misses
17.5 -
Stokes to Guptill, 2 runs, good length delivery on off, punched to cover
17.4 -
Stokes to Guptill, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Guptill leaves it to the keeper
17.3 -
Stokes to Guptill, no run, length delivery outside off, Guptill blocks it back to the bowler
17.2 -
Stokes to Latham, 1 run, edged and dropped, Bell is the culprit, this was a short of length delivery and swung away late, Latham was pushing at it with laden feet, gets a thick edge that carried to Bell at third slip, he tries to reverse cup it, but only manages to shell it, the ball rolls away to third man as the duo sneaks a single
17.1 -
Stokes to Latham, FOUR, beautiful stroke from Latham, he is looking more confident now, short of length delivery and width offered yet again, Latham cuts it behind square on the off side
16.6 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, no run, full pitched delivery just outside off, Guptill leans forward and drives it back to the bowler
16.5 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Guptill stays inside the line and lets it go through to the keeper
16.4 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, no run, good length delivery wide outside off, Guptill ignores it to the keeper
16.3 -
Mark Wood to Latham, leg byes,1 run, length delivery on middle and leg, Latham misses the flick, gets hit on the pad as the ball rolls towards fine leg
16.2 -
Mark Wood to Latham, no run, good length delivery just outside off, Latham mistimes the cut towards point
16.1 -
Mark Wood to Latham, FOUR, length delivery and width on offer, Latham waits on the back foot and cuts it square of the wicket
15.6 -
Stokes to Guptill, no run, length delivery outside off, Guptill was late in leaving the ball as the ball hits the bottom of the bat and carries towards gully
15.5 -
Stokes to Guptill, no run, tad fuller just outside off, Guptill miscues the drive as the ball rolls towards point
15.4 -
Stokes to Guptill, no run, short of length delivery wide outside off, Guptill lets it go through to the keeper
15.3 -
Stokes to Guptill, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, left alone
15.2 -
Stokes to Guptill, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Stokes gets extra bounce on that occasion, Guptill cuts and misses
15.1 -
Stokes to Guptill, no run, back of a length delivery wide outside off, Guptill lifts his bat and lets it go
Stokes get the ball from the Nursery end. Three slips and a gully in place
Welcome back to the post lunch session of day 2. New Zealand bowlers did well this morning to restrict England under 400. At one point, it seemed that Ali and Buttler will take the score past 400. NZ openers, Guptll and Latham played cautiously and punished the poor deliveries. Latham looked a bit tentative while Guptill played some handsome strokes. Someone is laughing against Mark Wood I guess, the Durham lad gets a chance to represent his country and almost gets a wicket in his third over, but guess what! He overstepped and was denied a maiden wicket. However, this bloke showed some promise and intent. Cook will give him a good go for the rest of the day I believe. Let's see if England can get some quick wickets or will NZ convert the decent start into a great one?
New Zealand came out to bat under overcast conditions and have done well not to lose a wicket. They should've lost one but Mark Wood overstepped and lost his wicket. The ball is moving around and the debutant has been impressive. The cloud covering should help the England seamers in the second session as well. Let's see how that pans out. We will be back shortly for the post-lunch session. Do stay tuned...
That will be lunch on day 2. Another brilliant session of Test match cricket. New Zealand finished off the England innings pretty quickly bowling them out for 389. Moeen Ali needed to bat long for England to score over 400 but he was dismissed by Boult. From that point on, the tail didn't last long. Boult desperately wanted to get his name on the Honours Board but sprayed it to Anderson. Eventually it was Henry who finished off things.
14.6 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, 1 run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Guptill blocks it to cover and steals a quick single
14.5 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, no run, full and swung back in late, Guptill turns it to mid-on as Broad gathers
14.4 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, no run, back of a length delivery wide outside off, Guptill stays inside the line and lets it go through to the keeper
14.3 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, no run, short of length delivery wide of off, Guptill watches it carefully and drops his wrists just at the right moment
14.2 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, no run, short of length delivery just outside off, Guptill slightly walks across and presents the straight bat off the back foot
14.1 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, no run, bumper outside off, Latham ducks underneath it safely
Anderson generated a hint of swing and bounce in that over
13.6 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, back of a length delivery and swinging away from Latham, he watches it sail through to the keeper,
13.5 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, slightly fuller and a hint of away swing, left alone
13.4 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, length delivery outside off, Latham pushes it cover
13.3 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, on a good length and swinging away late, Latham leaves it to the keeper
13.2 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, extra bounce on this occasion for Anderson, short of length delivery on the body line, Latham defends it awkwardly as the ball rolls towards the off-side
13.1 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Latham punches it to cover
12.6 -
Mark Wood to Latham, 1 run, length delivery on middle and leg, Latham whips it to fine leg
12.5 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, 1 run, length delivery on middle and leg, flicked to deep square leg
12.5 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, no ball, Mark Wood gets the reward for pace and bounce, Cook is delighted after pouching it at slip, it was on a good length and inviting Guptill to poke at it, Guptill pushes at it tentatively and gets an outside edge, oh hang on! looks like a no-ball, and yes it is a no-ball, what a tragic scene this is, Mark Wood landed his foot just outside the crease, maybe a couple of inches or so, Guptill had his heart in his mouth, he survives and is all smiles, one more run added to the extras. Ottis Gibson has a wry smile. Mark Wood just ruffles his hair and walks back to his mark. The joy of a maiden Test wicket and then the disappointment of it being snatched away after he had overstepped
12.4 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, no run, fraction fuller swinging away late, too wide for Guptill to attempt a cricketing shot
12.3 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, no run, Mark Wood goes wide of the crease and angles it into the right hander, Guptill watches it carefully and blocks
12.2 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, no run, on a good length just in corridor of uncertainty, good leave from Guptill
12.1 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, no run, back of a length delivery wide outside off, Guptill leaves
11.6 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, full and swinging away, Latham doesn't seem to bother with those kind of deliveries
11.5 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, touch fuller outside off, Latham pushes it to short cover
11.4 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, short of length delivery on the stumps, nips back in, Latham was looking to flick, misses and gets hit on the thigh pad
11.3 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, slightly fullish on middle and leg, Latham turns it to mid-on
11.2 -
J Anderson to Guptill, 1 run, fullish delivery outside off, Guptill defends it to the vacant cover region and steals a single
11.1 -
J Anderson to Guptill, FOUR, length delivery and Guptill had enough time and width to cut it infront of square on the off side
James Anderson [4.0-1-13-0] is back into the attack
Mark Wood is extracting some good bounce from the pitch, he is pacy as well
10.6 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, 1 run, tad fuller outside off, Guptill pushes it towards cover and hustles for a quick single
10.5 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, no run, short of length delivery wide outside off, Guptill stays inside the line and shoulders arms at it
10.4 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, no run, on a good length just outside off, Guptill blocks
10.3 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, no run, back of a length outside off, Guptill was tempted to poke at it, drops his wrists at the last moment
10.2 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, FOUR, length delivery on middle and leg, Guptill says thank you and whips it to the deep mid wicket fence
10.1 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, no run, first poor delivery from the debutant, short of length wide outside leg, Guptill has nothing to do with it
9.6 -
Broad to Latham, no run, short of length delivery wide of off, Latham ignores it to the keeper
9.5 -
Broad to Latham, no run, length delivery swinging back into the left hander, Latham pushes it to the left of Broad
9.4 -
Broad to Latham, no run, length delivery outside off, Latham miscues the cut as the ball bounces towards gully
Broad comes round the wicket
9.3 -
Broad to Latham, no run, fullish delivery just outside off, Latham blocks it back to the bowler
9.2 -
Broad to Latham, FOUR, poor delivery from Broad, he misses on the line and pays the price, fuller and on middle and leg, Latham flicks and gets four
9.1 -
Broad to Latham, no run, good length delivery swinging in late, beats Latham's poke, the ball sneaked through the bat and pad, Latham is lucky on this occasion not to have nicked it
8.6 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, no run, fuller outside off, left alone
8.5 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, no run, this bloke is fast and is getting some extra bounce, length delivery outside off, Guptill shoulders arms
8.4 -
Mark Wood to Guptill, no run, loud appeal for lbw, S Ravi shakes his head, it was on a good length and swung back as Guptill was looking to flick, height maybe the issue there. It struck Guptill above the kneeroll and replays show that it was just clipping the top of the stumps, so umpire's call. Guptill was beaten for pace as the ball hurried off the deck
8.3 -
Mark Wood to Latham, 1 run, fraction fuller around middle and leg, the ball swung back in late, Latham turns it to square leg
8.2 -
Mark Wood to Latham, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Latham stands still and presents the full face of the bat
Three slips and a gully in place
8.1 -
Mark Wood to Latham, no run, short of length delivery just outside off, Latham blocks it to point
Mark Wood, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
Mark Wood, the 25-year old debutant gets the ball from the pavilion end
7.6 -
Broad to Latham, 1 run, good length delivery outside off, Latham pushes it gently towards extra cover and gets an easy single
7.5 -
Broad to Latham, no run, Latham is looking tentative here, he looks like nicking one, back of a length just outside off, Latham was looking to poke at it, misses the outside edge
7.4 -
Broad to Latham, no run, bumper wide outside off, Latham ducks, it wasn't a troubling line
7.3 -
Broad to Latham, no run, length delivery wide outside off, Latham stays inside the line and watches it sail through to the keeper
7.2 -
Broad to Latham, no run, short of length delivery on middle and off, Latham was looking to block it, gets an inside edge and the ball deflects back onto thigh pad
7.1 -
Broad to Latham, no run, on a good length just outside off, Latham pushes it to short cover
6.6 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, length delivery on off, Guptill turns it to square leg
6.5 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, length delivery way outside off, Guptill lets it go through to the keeper
6.4 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, length delivery outside off, Guptill pushes it to short mid-wicket
6.3 -
J Anderson to Guptill, leg byes,FOUR, Anderson errs in line and pays the price, it was on middle and leg shaping away too much, Guptill misses on the flick, the ball brushes the thigh pad and races away towards the fine leg fence
6.2 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, fullish delivery outside off, Guptill blocks it back to Anderson
6.1 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, awayswinger outside off, Guptill leaves
5.6 -
Broad to Latham, no run, stifled appeal for lbw and No says umpire Erasmus straightaway, it was on a good length and shaped back in slightly, Latham misses on the flick, the ball was pitching outside leg though, England don't think about the review
5.5 -
Broad to Latham, no run, slightly fuller just outside off, Latham defends it towards point
5.4 -
Broad to Latham, no run, length delivery outside off, Latham pushes it towards cover
5.3 -
Broad to Latham, no run, fullish delivery just outside off, Latham pushes it to mid-on
5.2 -
Broad to Guptill, 3 runs, back of a length delivery on middle and leg, Guptill hangs back and whips it gently towards deep mid wicket and picks three
5.1 -
Broad to Guptill, no run, length delivery around the fifth stump line, Guptill defends it back to the bowler
4.6 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, length delivery outside off, Latham blocks
4.5 -
J Anderson to Guptill, 3 runs, short of length delivery wide outside off, Guptill opens the face of the bat and turns it wide of gully
4.4 -
J Anderson to Latham, 1 run, Anderson has his hands on head, may be he was expecting the ball to swing a little further, on a good length on middle and leg, Latham flicks it to fine leg
4.3 -
J Anderson to Guptill, 1 run, length delivery way outside off, Guptill dabs it to backward point and collects a single
4.2 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, on a length outside off, Guptill leaves, keeper fumbles as the ball bounces awkwardly
4.1 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, slightly fuller just outside off, Guptill blocks it back to the bowler
3.6 -
Broad to Latham, no run, on a good length just outside off, Latham gets across and punches it back to the bowler
3.5 -
Broad to Guptill, 3 runs, full pitched delivery just outside off, Guptill gets it off the outer half on the drive as the ball rolls to deep extra cover, the batsmen sneak a three though
3.4 -
Broad to Guptill, no run, that's a brilliant delivery from Broad, almost squared Guptill, on a good length luring the batsman to poke at it, the ball just about escapes the outside edge
3.3 -
Broad to Guptill, no run, short of length delivery on middle and off, Guptill defends
3.2 -
Broad to Guptill, no run, fraction fuller just outside off, Guptill gets across slightly and pushes it back to Broad
3.1 -
Broad to Guptill, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Guptill watches it sail through to the keeper
2.6 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, back of a length around middle and leg, Latham stands tall and blocks it back to the bowler
2.5 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, back of a length delivery wide of off, Latham leaves
2.4 -
J Anderson to Latham, FOUR, beautiful shot from Latham, full and Latham had enough width to drive, he drives it with soft hands as the ball sails to deep extra cover
2.3 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, back of a length delivery around middle and leg, Latham defends it towards point
2.2 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, on a good length wide outside off, Latham watches it carefully and leaves it to the keeper
2.1 -
J Anderson to Latham, no run, short of length delivery wide outside off, Latham lifts his bat and lets it go
1.6 -
Broad to Guptill, no run, well outside off, easy leave
1.5 -
Broad to Guptill, no run, short of length on the stumps, Guptill stands tall and blocks towards mid-on
1.4 -
Broad to Guptill, no run, that is a good leave, lovely outswinger, on a good length, teasing Guptill but he gets forward and shoulders arms
1.3 -
Broad to Guptill, no run, short of length on the stumps, Guptill stands tall and defends, the ball hits the pads on the way before going to ground
1.2 -
Broad to Guptill, no run, full and outside off, confident leave from Guptill and the ball thuds into Buttler's gloves
1.1 -
Broad to Latham, 1 run, pitched up outside off, Latham gets forward and drives to the left of mid-off for a quick single
Stuart Broad, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
0.6 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, inswinger and Guptill stands tall to defend to square leg
0.5 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, full and on the stumps, Guptill gets forward and defends off the inner half to mid-wicket
0.4 -
J Anderson to Guptill, FOUR, too full and width outside off, Guptill's eyes lit up as he leans into the drive and smashes it hard to deep extra cover, found the gap and the timing was rich as well. Off the mark in style
0.3 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, third leave in the over and third in a row as Anderson keeps plugging away at the outswinger
0.2 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, the ball swings for Anderson, but the line is still outside off, Guptill leaves
0.1 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, outswinger outside off, Guptill gets a sighter and shoulders arms
Guptill and Latham are at the crease. Guptill is on strike. J Anderson will open the attack
The England team are all smiles before they head out. They are followed by the Kiwi openers. Anderson with the new ball. Guptill to face. Let's play. Three slips in place
Sky Sports just showed a montage of Anderson passing all the English greats as he stands on 398 wickets. He is at the top of the tree as far as English leading wicket-takers are concerned. Some significant wickets when passing those landmarks. A tremendous bowler for England. Just two away from 400. Will it happen in this innings? Let's see
Considering McCullum's character, I'm sure he won't sit back and play for a draw. But in trying to chase and force a win also leaves the door open for England. Still some assistance for the seamers and England are still in the stronger position in this game. It should be a fascinating run chase. We will be back shortly to tell you all about it
Boult shows the ball to the Lord's crowd and it is a proud moment for him. He missed out in the first innings as Henry took the last wicket. No such problems this time as he takes all the four wickets to fall today. England have been bowled out for 478, with a lead of 344. New Zealand did well to take the last four wickets inside the first hour today. Boult with the star trick. Now they have 77 overs to chase 345. Will McCullum go for it?
128.6 -
Boult to J Anderson, out Bowled!! Five for Boult and he is on the Honours Board. He is all smiles and the Kiwis are coming in to congratulate and hug him. He pumps his fist and has that lovely smile on his face. Inswinging yorker, Anderson is late in bringing his bat down and the off stump is knocked out. Boult holds the ball and leads the team off the field. J Anderson b Boult 0(5)
Boult to J Anderson, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
128.5 -
Boult to J Anderson, no run, Anderson backs away and Boult missed the yorker on the stumps, he fired it wide of off, Anderson can't reach out
128.4 -
Boult to J Anderson, no run, good length outside off, Anderson defends to point
128.3 -
Boult to J Anderson, no run, so close. Nearly gone. Nipped back in sharply and Anderson gets an inside edge onto the pads, the ball bounces over the stumps and doesn't carry to the keeper, oohs and aahs from the Kiwis
128.2 -
Boult to J Anderson, no run, pitched up outside off, Anderson drives to mid-on
James Anderson, left handed bat, comes to the crease
128.1 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, out Lbw!! Length ball angled in, Moeen Ali played around his front pad and missed the flick, hit above the knee roll, but once it was given out, just had to be clipping for the original decision to stand and that's what it turned out to be eventually. Boult has four - a chance to get his name on the Honours Board. Moeen Ali lbw b Boult 43(80) [4s-7]
Boult to Moeen Ali, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!
Moeen Ali has been given out lbw. He is reviewing it. S Ravi gave it out and immediately Moeen Ali reviewed it. No bat. Hit above the kneeroll. Could be umpire's call. Yes it is. Clipping and Moeen Ali is gone. Boult gets another. 'You are on camera, Ravi, well done' says Tucker as he finishes off his conversation
127.6 -
Southee to Mark Wood, FOUR, Southee continues to go for runs. Inswinger but starts middle and leg, Mark Wood glances to the fine leg fence, is off the mark
127.5 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, 1 run, just short of deep mid-wicket now. More height on the short delivery, Moeen Ali pulls in the air and gets lucky
127.4 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, FOUR, smashed by Moeen Ali. Waist high short ball, Moeen Ali pulls and beats deep mid-wicket easily, the fielder had just a few paces to move to his right but despite the dive the ball whistled past him
127.3 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, full and on the stumps, Moeen Ali gets forward to defend it back to Southee
127.2 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, low full toss outside off, Moeen Ali gets forward and drives to deep extra cover, for a couple
127.1 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, short outside off, Moeen Ali looks to upper cut and misses
Shane Warne on air reckons England should make Broad bat at 11. Till he proves himself with the bat that he is good enough to bat before 11. Agree with Warne, Broad has totally lost all his confidence with the bat after being hit by Varun Aaron last year
Moeen Ali has been off strike for the last three overs. Now he will be facing
126.6 -
Boult to Mark Wood, no run, full and on the stumps, crisply clipped but straight to the fielder at mid-on
126.5 -
Boult to Mark Wood, no run, back of a length outside off, rose on Mark Wood who stabbed it awkwardly, was in the air but fell in the vacant region well in front of anyone on the off-side
126.4 -
Boult to Mark Wood, no run, full and attacking the stumps from round the wicket, Mark Wood pushes it to mid-on
Mark Wood, right handed bat, comes to the crease
126.3 -
Boult to Broad, out Bowled!! Cleaned up. Boult goes full and hits leg stump, Broad backed away and slogged, nothing shot really and the ball clattered into the stumps. Boult gets his second of the day. Broad b Boult 10(13) [6s-1]
Boult to Broad, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
126.2 -
Boult to Broad, SIX, this is hit into the crowd by Broad, short around shoulder height, Broad swivels on the shot and pulls handsomely to the deep backward square leg fence, that went a long way
126.1 -
Boult to Broad, 2 runs, slogged over mid-on, clears the fielder, when it is pitched up Broad will go for it
125.6 -
Southee to Broad, 1 run, length delivery angling in, flicked wide of mid-wicket for a comfortable single
125.5 -
Southee to Broad, no run, in the air and short of point, length delivery outside off, Broad gets forward to punch on the rise and the ball bounces in front of the point fielder
125.4 -
Southee to Broad, no run, third short ball in the over, again high and that means Broad can safely see it through to the keeper
Going round the wicket to make it more difficult for Broad
125.3 -
Southee to Broad, no run, back of a length on the stumps, pushed to mid-off
125.2 -
Southee to Broad, no run, 82.4mph short delivery, this one is a bit higher, allows Broad to duck
125.1 -
Southee to Broad, no run, bouncer over his right shoulder, Broad ducks uncomfortably under that
124.6 -
Boult to Broad, 1 run, Boult went for the inswinging yorker, missed it and it's flicked to deep square leg
Leg gully in for Broad, he is going to get a fair share of his short balls
124.5 -
Boult to Broad, no run, did it brush the helmet on the way to Latham? There was a sound as Broad ducked under the short ball
124.4 -
Boult to Broad, no run, short of length outside off, defended solidly to mid-off
124.3 -
Boult to Broad, leg byes, 2 runs, swinging down leg, Broad walked a long way across and missed the flick, going down and a couple of leg byes
Stuart Broad, left handed bat, comes to the crease
124.2 -
Boult to Cook, out Caught by Latham!! End of a fine, fine innings from Cook. He walks off to a brilliant reception from the Lord's crowd. It nipped back in and Cook was trying to defend, a tiny nick through to Latham. Definite sound as the ball passed bat, it was ball hitting bat. S Ravi wasn't convinced but New Zealand reviewed and overturned his decision. Cook c Latham b Boult 162(345) [4s-17]
Boult to Cook, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
Huge shout for caught behind and not given. McCullum goes for a review. Front foot is fine. There was a noise as the ball went past bat. Must be the inside edge. Seeing the replays now, waiting for HotSpot. Tiny mark on the inside edge as HotSpot proves the mark. RTS even does the same. There is conclusive evidence to give Cook out. S Ravi overturns his original decision. New Zealand's review works
124.1 -
Boult to Cook, no run, short of length outside off, Cook brings out a dead bat
123.6 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, and again, this time hit more forcefully but Guptill is alert
123.5 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, short on the stumps, Moeen Ali pulls and finds Guptill at backward square leg
123.4 -
Southee to Cook, 1 run, full outside off, Cook defends it with soft hands to mid-off and takes a quick single
123.3 -
Southee to Cook, FOUR, fabulous cover drive. Pitched up outside off, Cook leans into the front foot shot and places it along the ground wide of anyone in on the off-side, gracefully done by the England captain as he notches up consecutive boundaries
Corey Anderson is not on the field with a stiff back
123.2 -
Southee to Cook, FOUR, the score is now 450 as Cook gets forward to angle the ball to the vacant third man region, wide of gully, length outside off and that allowed Cook the room to play the stroke
123.1 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, 1 run, dug in short outside off, Moeen Ali plays a short-arm pull to deep square leg, for a single
122.6 -
Boult to Cook, no run, short of length outside off, Cook defends it back to Boult
122.5 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, 1 run, full and swinging in, Moeen Ali flicks to fine leg, for a single
122.4 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, FOUR, too straight from Boult, no swing and that allows Moeen Ali to shuffle across and clip it wide of the square leg umpire, that raced away to the fence, elegantly played
122.3 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, yorker length outside off, Moeen Ali drives to point
No real swing for Boult today
122.2 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, short of length outside off, Moeen Ali defends to short cover
122.1 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, good length on the stumps, turned to square leg
121.6 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, 1 run, good length on off, Moeen Ali defends in the vacant point region, takes a single
121.5 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, inswinging yorker, Moeen Ali digs it out and the inside edge squirts to square leg
121.4 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, bumper on the stumps, Moeen Ali ducks under that
121.3 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, back of a length on the hips, nudged to square leg
121.2 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, short on the stumps, Moeen Ali mistimes the pull, tries to play a controlled shot and gets it down to deep backward square leg, for a couple
121.1 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, FOUR, free flowing drive from Moeen Ali, he gets forward and then opens the face of the bat to get the cover drive in the gap, there was a fielder at short cover but he hit it wide of him, classy from Moeen Ali as he bent his knee while playing that
120.6 -
Boult to Cook, no run, full outside off, Cook gets forward to drive and it goes off the thick inside half to mid-on
120.5 -
Boult to Cook, no run, good stop by KW at gully, he dives to his left and saves a few runs after Cook opened the bat face to steer it to him
120.4 -
Boult to Cook, no run, full and on off, Cook gets forward to softly push to the left of the bowler
120.3 -
Boult to Cook, no run, nips back in and raps Cook on the thigh pad, too high and no real appeal from the Kiwis, Cook was stuck on the crease as he played that, the bat came down at an angle and the ball missed it
120.2 -
Boult to Cook, no run, fuller length outside off, left alone
120.1 -
Boult to Cook, no run, short of length on off, Cook plays the back foot defensive to the bowler
119.6 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, dug in short outside off, Moeen Ali arches back and lets it go
119.5 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, FOUR, first runs of the day and it is a cracking boundary, full outside off, Moeen Ali plays the lofted drive over cover, superbly struck and the ball raced away to the fence in a flash
119.4 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, fullish on middle and leg, Moeen Ali defends
119.3 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, good length and swinging back in on the stumps, Moeen Ali presses it back to Southee, it was in the air but on the bounce to the bowler
119.2 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, short of length on off, Moeen Ali is late in defending, the ball bounces into the ground and goes to the slip cordon
Two slips and a gully
119.1 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, slanted across on a good length, Moeen Ali has a sighter first up and leaves
118.6 -
Boult to Cook, no run, a gentle maiden over to start from Boult as he brings Cook on the front foot, defended to mid-off
118.5 -
Boult to Cook, no run, short of length on the stumps, Cook hops and defends it back down the track
118.4 -
Boult to Cook, no run, swing for Boult, starts it well outside off and it goes further away, left alone
118.3 -
Boult to Cook, no run, good length on off, Cook strides forward to block
118.2 -
Boult to Cook, no run, back of a length outside off, Cook taps it to point off the back foot
118.1 -
Boult to Cook, no run, short and down leg, Cook lets it go, that was a wasted delivery to begin
Mark Ramprakash with a smile on his face rings the ceremonial bell before the start of play. The players walk out. Tremendous reception for the English batsmen as they come out. Boult will start first up. Nice and sunny. Brilliant day to play
As far as New Zealand are concerned, they have been put under pressure after a while. The bowling was not up to the mark. They didn't have a clue as to where to bowl to Stokes nor they found a way to dislodge Cook. The ball is now in England's court, what score they would feel safe to defend remains to be seen. Cook still batting in the middle will help their cause when setting a target. And we all know McCullum won't back down from a challenge. If the target is anywhere reachable, you can expect the Kiwi batsmen to go for it. An enthralling day awaits us. Hello and welcome to day 5 of the first Test. Stay tuned as live action is few minutes away....
The England skipper had not scored a hundred for almost 2 years and now he has 2 in 3 Tests. It is not one of his best tons, but slowly and steadily he is getting back his peak form which he was in 2 or 3 years ago. There was another centurion yesterday - Ben Stokes. He snatched the headlines away from Cook by scoring the fastest hundred at Lord's. The knock came off just 85 balls and it put England ahead going into the final day. The Durham all-rounder cut loose when the second new ball was taken and unleashed himself upon two of the best New Zealand bowlers. He departed soon after scoring his ton, once more falling to the off-spin of Mark Craig.
New Zealand started day 4 on a bright note. Southee sent back Bell and Cook was still struggling to find his timing. Joe Root came in at No. 5 and took the pressure off his skipper. The Yorkshireman was once again in great touch as he raced along to his fifty. Another opportunity to score a hundred lay in front of him, but he missed out for the second time in this game as he fell for 84. By that time, Cook had got into his elements and was looking like his old self.
Root though gave it away pulling to long leg, missing out on a ton for the second time in the match. Will England push for a win? When will they declare? What is a safe score that Cook feels comfortable? Will we get a result? All the answers will be revealed tomorrow. Do join us then for a cracking final day. Until then it is goodbye and good night from all of us here. Do remember to sleep tight. Sayonara!
McCullum would've surely wanted more of Mark Craig as the ball was turning and bouncing if landed in the right areas but the offie disappointed. He was repeatedly short and taken for runs square of the wicket. His inability to exert any pressure put McCullum in a quandry. With runs leaking from both ends England quickly built up a lead. A few words about Root who came in on the fourth ball of the day. He was not fluent early on, played iffy strokes, was troubled by Boult, but once he got his eye in he played pleasing strokes and built a solid stand with Cook. That partnership gave England the belief which Stokes capitalised on later.
Even though Cook scored his 27th Test ton and his first at home in two years to banish a few of his own demons, the day belonged to Ben Stokes. Cook was on 98 when Stokes walked in. By the time their association ended, the partnership was worth 132 with Stokes taking credit for 101. Such was the left-hander's dominance that he registered the fastest Test ton ever at Lord's. It was a statement of sorts to people who had deemed him unfit to be in England's World Cup team earlier this year. Cook and Root had made New Zealand toil long and hard in the first half of the day. Tim Southee accounted for Ian Bell in the first over of the day but thereafter the duo batted with composure and exceptional technique to blunt the attack. The decimation of the New Zealand attack was complete when Stokes went berserk against Boult, Southee and the second new ball. The all-rounder had scored 30 off 44 balls at the start of the 83rd over. He needed only 41 more balls to get his name up on the Lord's Honours Board. He hit 65 runs off 37 balls from New Zealand's premier pacers in that period and left them famished. His knock was the difference between England settling for a draw to thinking about a win. Cook's resoluteness was important to allow Stokes' belligerence. The duo's contrasting tons has set up the final day quite nicely
That will be stumps on day 4. McCullum has a smile and pats Cook on the back. Guptill and all the Kiwis come up and shake the England captain's hand. That is how the game should be played. In the right spirit. That's why the Black Caps are such a loved side. They play the game hard but fair and at the end of it applaud the opposition's efforts. What a captain - McCullum is - certainly a credit to his team. Cook walks off to a standing ovation. He has remained undefeated having batted the whole day.
117.6 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, that is such a bad shot, to the last ball of the day, wide outside off, Moeen Ali flashes and misses. If he had nicked that he would've been not looking at Cook on the way back
117.5 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, teaser on a fuller length outside off, Moeen Ali shoulders arms
Three men at short cover catching on the drive
117.4 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, dug in short on the stumps, Moeen Ali yanks his head out of the way and leaves
117.3 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, Southee goes for the inswinging yorker, misses, it is full down leg, Moeen Ali flicks and misses
117.2 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, this rears up on Moeen Ali awkwardly, he gets into a bad position as he looks to pull, the ball gets big on him and in the end, the ball dies down back on the track via a soft shot
117.1 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, bumper, Moeen Ali ducks under that
Last over of the day coming up
116.6 -
Craig to Cook, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Cook gets forward to block
116.5 -
Craig to Cook, no run, thick inside edge on the forward defence, the ball drops to the right and in front of Gups at leg-slip
116.4 -
Craig to Cook, no run, pitches outside leg, turns in, Cook defends off the back foot
Back over the wicket. Slip and a leg-slip in place
116.3 -
Craig to Cook, no run, Cook leans forward to block to short cover
116.2 -
Craig to Cook, no run, very full, dug out of the rough and backward point dives to his right to field
116.1 -
Craig to Cook, no run, low full toss outside off, Cook drives and picks out short cover
115.6 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, short of length on the stumps, Moeen Ali defends solidly off the back foot
115.5 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, short on the stumps, Moeen Ali ducks under that
115.4 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, rising outside off, Moeen Ali felt for the ball and looked to punch, missed it
115.3 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, short of length outside off, Moeen Ali gets forward and shoulders arms
115.2 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, high bouncer, Moeen Ali leaves, Latham leaps to collect
115.1 -
Southee to Cook, 1 run, short on the stumps, Cook pulls to deep mid-wicket, hit hard but into the ground
114.6 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Moeen Ali leans forward to dead-bat
114.5 -
Craig to Cook, 1 run, full on the stumps, Cook pats into the vacant mid-on region for a single
114.4 -
Craig to Cook, no run, again Guptill at point saves four. Now with a dive to his right. It was cut hard and late by Cook, was headed to the boundary until Gups effort
114.3 -
Craig to Cook, no run, defended with soft hands to second slip
114.2 -
Craig to Cook, no run, Guptill at point with a dive saves four, short and wide outside off, cut and Gups did well
114.1 -
Craig to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off, Cook defends with soft hands to the second slip fielder
Mark Craig [26.0-2-95-1] is back into the attack
113.6 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, 80.3mph short delivery from Southee, Moeen Ali isn't interested in that, leaves after ducking
113.5 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, yorker on off, dug out to short cover
My colleague - Bharath - tells me that this is the 8th score of 150 plus for Cook in Tests.
113.4 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, again short but down leg, Moeen Ali ducks
113.3 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, short on the stumps, Moeen Ali ducks under that
113.2 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, FOUR, pitched up outside off, Moeen Ali drives away from the body and gets lucky, squirted off the outside edge and in the gap at point
113.1 -
Southee to Moeen Ali, no run, short of length outside off, rising too, Moeen Ali shoulders arms
Tim Southee [26.0-3-124-2] is back into the attack
112.6 -
Boult to Cook, no run, good length on the stumps, Cook pushes it to the left of the bowler
112.5 -
Boult to Cook, 2 runs, 150 for Cook. Again a raise of the bat and cheers from the Lord's crowd. This was a streaky way to get to the landmark. Full on the stumps, Cook pushes out and gets a thick inside edge to fine leg, takes a couple and off comes the helmet. Slightly less muted celebrations when compared to the 100
112.4 -
Boult to Cook, no run, short cover dives to his left and deflects it to mid-off, Cook was looking for the single to get to 150 but has to go back as Baz fields
112.3 -
Boult to Cook, no run, back of a length outside off, Cook pushes it to short cover
112.2 -
Boult to Cook, no run, Boult appeals for lbw as he reckons it was pad first, Cook gets forward to defend and gets outside the line of off, definitely pad first but it wasn't coming back in enough to trap Cook in front
112.1 -
Boult to Cook, no run, full outside off, Cook shoulders arms
111.6 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Moeen Ali dead-bats
111.5 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, tossed up outside off, left alone after the ball turns away
111.4 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Moeen Ali is forward to dead-bat
111.3 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, flat outside off, Moeen Ali leaves
111.2 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Moeen Ali pushes it off the front foot to short point
111.1 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, tossed up outside off, turning away, left alone
110.6 -
Boult to Cook, no run, still Cook stays on 149 as he defends the back of a length delivery to the left of the bowler
110.5 -
Boult to Cook, no run, good length outside off, left alone
110.4 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, 1 run, short on the stumps, Moeen Ali plays the flamingo pull with one leg up in the air to deep backward square leg
110.3 -
Boult to Cook, 1 run, the inswinger, Cook flicks to deep backward square leg, picked the delivery early
110.2 -
Boult to Cook, no run, short of length outside off, defended to short cover, no chance of a quick single
110.1 -
Boult to Cook, FOUR, wrong line from Boult and that's tickled down to the fine leg fence, on the hips, Cook gets inside the line and flicks beating the man who was very square
109.6 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, patted to the left of the bowler
109.5 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, Moeen Ali softly defends that to point
109.4 -
Craig to Cook, 3 runs, floated up outside off, Cook drives and gets a thick outside edge, but well wide of the lone slip, takes three
109.3 -
Craig to Cook, no run, slides straight on and Cook gets a thick inside edge to backward square leg
109.2 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, 1 run, on middle and leg, Moeen Ali turns it to the mid-wicket region
109.1 -
Craig to Cook, 1 run, very full on the stumps, Cook clips it in front of mid-on, takes the single
108.6 -
Boult to Moeen Ali, no run, Moeen Ali looks for the cut but gets an inside edge that misses leg stump, loose from Moeen Ali
108.5 -
Boult to Cook, 1 run, short outside off, Cook rocks back to cut square of the wicket
108.4 -
Boult to Cook, no run, Cook is beaten neck and crop. Ripper of a delivery, angled in on a fuller length, and then it seams away at the last moment, leaving Cook clueless, he was forward and pushing at it, missed the outside edge by inches, Cook has a smile on his face. He knew he was done in by a beauty
108.3 -
Boult to Cook, no run, the inswinger, Cook pushes forward and defends it back to Boult
108.2 -
Boult to Cook, no run, slips this down leg, Cook flicks and misses, diving take by Latham
108.1 -
Boult to Cook, no run, good length outside off, pushed to the man at short cover who dives and fields
Trent Boult [25.0-5-62-1] is back into the attack
107.6 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, FOUR, Trent Boult at mid-on was wrong-footed, was going to his left but the ball slips to his right, he dives but can't prevent the ball from going past. It was a full toss on the stumps and Moeen Ali drove it hard
107.5 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, flicks and finds backward square
107.4 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, now slogs over mid-on, sees the flight on that and goes over mid-on, came off the inside half of the bat and cleared the fielder. That was a risky stroke playing against the spin
107.3 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, Moeen Ali has played some lazy strokes during the last 10 minutes or so, again nothing shot really as he chips tamely and is lucky that the ball doesn't carry to mid-off
107.2 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, down leg, Moeen Ali flicks to backward square leg
107.1 -
Craig to Cook, 1 run, fraction short outside off, cut to the right of backward point, for a single, that skidded on but Cook played it well
106.6 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, down leg, Moeen Ali glances and misses
106.6 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, wide, called wide for height and again Tom Latham impresses with his glovework, leaping high to his right to collect that. Saved four more extra runs
Now round the wicket
106.5 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, bumper down leg, Moeen Ali leaves
106.4 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, very lazy stroke attempted by Moeen Ali, back of a length outside off, Moeen Ali goes for an airy punch through the off-side without any conviction and misses, could've so easily nicked it
Short leg in. Looks like the ploy is to bowl short to Moeen Ali
106.3 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, short of length outside off, punched to short cover
106.2 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, dug in short on the stumps, Moeen Ali ducks under that
106.1 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 1 run, very full on off, Cook digs it out to cover, takes the single on offer
105.6 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, makes room and drives to short cover
105.5 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, low full toss down leg, Moeen Ali was a bit lazy and closed the face of the bat to flick, the soft leading edge goes towards the off-side
105.4 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, now leans forward to block
105.3 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, was that pad first? Or did Moeen Ali get outside the line of off. Looked like the latter and the appeal for lbw dies down pretty quickly, flatter around off, Moeen Ali presses it with bat close to pad
105.2 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, FOUR, fabulous inside out hit. Moeen Ali took a step forward and lifted it with all the elegance that a left-hander possesses, lovely to see as it went almost all the way
105.1 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, tossed up outside off, Moeen Ali presses it after coming forward
104.6 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, fullish and outside off, another leave
104.5 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, 1 run, back of a length outside off, Moeen Ali defends into the vacant cover-point region for a single
104.4 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 1 run, full and swinging down leg, Cook flicks to deep backward square leg
104.3 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, back of a length outside off, Cook drops it with soft hands back down the wicket, that bounced and Cook took the bottom hand out as he played it down
104.2 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, short of length outside off, Cook shoulders arms
104.1 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, good length outside off, left alone
103.6 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, that goes straight on, but isn't hitting off as Moeen Ali shoulders arms
103.5 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, sees the tossed up delivery on the stumps and lofts straight down the ground, not well-timed, more height than elevation, Baz runs back and keeps it to a couple
103.4 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, into off stump, Moeen Ali defends, that skidded on quite quickly
Two slips in now
103.3 -
Craig to Cook, 1 run, tossed up outside off, bit of turn away, Cook defends with soft hands wide of slip for a single
103.2 -
Craig to Cook, no run, fraction short outside off, cut straight to the fielder at backward point
103.1 -
Craig to Cook, no run, flat on off, Cook gets forward to defend
102.6 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, what a snorter of a short delivery that is. Banged in and near the face of Moeen Ali who was looking to defend, the ball whizzes past his face and flies to Latham. That came out of nowhere. So close to taking the glove. Actually Moeen dropped the hands and yanked his head out of the way, so well handled
102.5 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, short outside off, this time Moeen Ali drops his wrists to leave
102.4 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, good rising short delivery, Moeen Ali fends it down with soft hands and the ball dies down to gully
102.3 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 1 run, short on the stumps, pulled to deep square leg, for a single
102.2 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, drifting down leg, Cook flicks and misses, another diving take by Latham
102.1 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, pitched up outside off, left alone
101.6 -
Craig to Moeen Ali, no run, Craig bowls it outside off, Moeen Ali defends to cover
101.5 -
Craig to Cook, 1 run, flighted delivery outside off, Cook pushes it off the front foot to deep extra cover, for a single
101.4 -
Craig to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off, turning away, left alone
101.3 -
Craig to Cook, no run, was there an edge on the drive? Erasmus shakes his head. Replays show that Cook missed the drive, ricocheted off Latham's thigh to slip. Polite appeal for caught behind turned down
101.2 -
Craig to Cook, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Cook defends to short cover
101.1 -
Craig to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off, Cook presses it back to Craig
Mark Craig [20.0-1-75-1] is back into the attack
100.6 -
Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, no run, short first ball to Moeen Ali, down leg, Latham leaps to his right to glove the ball
Moeen Ali, left handed bat, comes to the crease
100.5 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, out Caught by Latham!! Tiny edge and Matt Henry gets one. In the corridor of uncertainty, rising too, Buttler feels for it and feathers it to Latham. He could've left it but followed the ball. S Ravi had the finger up in a flash. Buttler c Latham b Matt Henry 14(18) [4s-2]
Matt Henry to Buttler, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
100.4 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, outside off, left alone, Latham gloves on the bounce
Suddenly the sun is out at Lord's
100.3 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, short of length outside off, Buttler defends to the left of point where Anderson dives to field. Saved a couple at least
100.2 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, short of length outside off, Buttler gets back to defend, the ball goes to gully
100.1 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 1 run, full and swinging back in, Cook getsa thick inside half on the flick, but gets a single through mid-wicket
99.6 -
Southee to Buttler, FOUR, now Buttler with a free flowing cover drive. The ball was pitched up by Southee to let it swing, it did but Buttler leant into the shot and got it along the ground, lovely to see
99.5 -
Southee to Buttler, no run, pitched up outside off, swinging away, left alone
99.4 -
Southee to Buttler, no run, short of length outside off, seaming away, left alone
99.3 -
Southee to Cook, 1 run, short of length outside off, Cook pushes it square of the wicket, takes the single as the ball goes to the man in the deep
99.2 -
Southee to Cook, FOUR, a long half-volley outside off, Cook creams the drive wide of short cover. The knee bent and he played it beautifully. Now Cook is looking like the Cook of the 2010-11 Ashes in Australia
99.1 -
Southee to Cook, no run, pitched up outside off, Cook drives to short cover
98.6 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 3 runs, Cook leans into a drive on the front foot, gets it in the gap through cover, two fielders give chase and pull it back in. Three taken though
98.5 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, Matt Henry hits a good length on off, Cook gets forward to defend to mid-off
98.4 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, 3 runs, Buttler this time closes the face of the bat as he looks to flick, the leading edge goes in the gap at cover, Baz hunts it down and keeps it to three. False stroke yet runs
98.3 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, FOUR, Buttler is another player who can strike the ball cleanly, when he hits them it is usually goes to the boundary, full outside off, Buttler drives in the air but over cover where there is no-one
98.2 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, good length outside off, left alone
98.1 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, full and a hint of shape back in, Buttler pushes it to mid-on. Came slightly off the inner half of the bat
Time for drinks. That hurricane of an innings from Stokes has taken England's lead past 230. They are now in prime position to force a result in the game. Brilliant clean striking from Stokes as he left the Kiwis clueless. Southee came in for the most punishment. When it was short he pulled, when they pitched it up, he drove as well as anyone had done in the game. A game-changing innings from the redhead from Durham
97.6 -
Southee to Cook, no run, slightly fuller on off, Cook pushes it to short cover
97.5 -
Southee to Cook, no run, short of length outside off, Cook hangs back to block to short cover
97.4 -
Southee to Cook, no run, good length outside off, left alone
97.3 -
Southee to Buttler, 1 run, wide of the crease, short of length outside off, Buttler dabs with soft hands to short cover, and takes the quick single
97.2 -
Southee to Buttler, no run, pitched up outside off, Buttler gets forward to defend solidly to short cover
Now three slips and a gully
97.1 -
Southee to Buttler, no run, pitched up outside off, Buttler gets forward to block it back to the bowler
Tim Southee [24.0-3-114-2] is back into the attack
96.6 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, 1 run, short of length outside off, Buttler defends and gets a thick outer half, the ball goes in the gap between gully and point for a single
96.5 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, wide of the crease and still outside off, easy leave for Buttler
96.4 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, no run, short of length outside off, seaming away, left alone
96.3 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 1 run, good length outside off, Cook gets forward and pushes a single to the vacant point region
Only two slips and a gully
96.2 -
Matt Henry to Buttler, 1 run, pitched up outside off, Buttler pushes a single into the cover region, is off the mark with that single
96.1 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 1 run, short on the stumps, pulled to deep backward square leg, in the air but on the bounce, the throw comes to Cook's end as he is made to run for the single
Jos Buttler, right handed bat, comes to the crease
95.6 -
Craig to Stokes, out Caught by Ross Taylor!! The Lord's crowd stand up and applaud a truly outstanding effort. End of Stokes. Went for the slog across the line, the ball turned away to take the outside edge and Ross Taylor had a dolly to accept at slip. In the fading light, Stokes walks off to a tremendous reception. Stokes c Ross Taylor b Craig 101(92) [4s-15 6s-3]
Craig to Stokes, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
95.5 -
Craig to Stokes, no run, flat and on the stumps, Stokes defends off the back foot
95.4 -
Craig to Stokes, no run, tossed up outside off, turns away, Stokes was having a look at it and he leaves it eventually
95.3 -
Craig to Cook, 1 run, short outside off, Cook cuts square of the wicket
95.2 -
Craig to Cook, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Cook defends it back to Craig
95.1 -
Craig to Cook, no run, fraction short outside off, Cook pushes it to point off the back foot
What an innings by Stokes. He came to the crease when Cook was on 98 and has got to 100 with Cook on 119. When New Zealand took the second new ball the score was 269/4. In 15 overs, 104 runs have come and majority scored by Stokes
94.6 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, Matt Henry targets the stumps, Stokes defends to mid-on
94.5 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 1 run, short of length on the stumps, pushed in front of mid-on for a quick single
94.4 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, full on off, pushed to mid-off
94.3 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, third leave of the over
94.2 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, another leave to an outside off delivery
The lights are in full bloom at Lord's
94.1 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, lifter outside off, Cook leaves and Latham collects it above his head
93.6 -
Craig to Cook, 1 run, down leg, softly clipped to square leg, for a single
93.5 -
Craig to Cook, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Cook gets forward to defend to short cover
93.4 -
Craig to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off, Cook opens the face of the bat and square drives, finds backward point, fielded with a dive and that is enough to stop the quick single
93.3 -
Craig to Stokes, 1 run, short on the stumps, Stokes backs away and crashes it square of the wicket, for a single
93.2 -
Craig to Stokes, no run, tossed up on the stumps, pushed back to the bowler
93.1 -
Craig to Stokes, no run, very full on the stumps, Stokes backs away and finds short cover
Mark Craig [18.0-1-72-0] is back into the attack
92.6 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, 1 run, fastest ton ever at Lord's and Stokes gets there with a clip to the left of mid-on. A huge roar from Stokes and he punches the air. A double fist pump too. A young lady has tears in her eyes, not sure whether she is related to Stokes or not but it is an emotional moment for her. Brilliant celebrations from Stokes as he released all his pent-up energy. Root does the Samuels salute. Bumble on air says: 'sit down Root'. A couple of Kiwis walk up to congratulate Stokes. A nice touch that
92.5 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, fumble at mid-on by Southee but Stokes says 'noooooo' for the quick single. Cook wanted the single, Stokes wasn't interested, it was an inswinging yorker and Stokes dug it out
Stokes on 99. Is on course for the fastest ton at Lord's. Azhar got it off 87 balls
92.4 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, FOUR, smashed! Right up there and Stokes brutalises it past the umpire. That was hit very very hard
Stokes back on strike
92.3 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 1 run, short of length down leg, clipped to deep backward square leg, for a single
92.2 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, low full toss, driven straight to the fielder at short cover
92.1 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, byes, 1 run, that has cut Stokes in half, ambitious from him to pull that across the line, the length wasn't there and it rushed past his shot, Latham diving fumbles and gives away a bye
Matt Henry [21.0-3-79-1] is back into the attack
91.6 -
Boult to Stokes, 1 run, once more Stokes walks into the drive, so sweetly struck, and it needed a dive from Baz at mid-off to keep it to a single
91.5 -
Boult to Stokes, no run, pitched up outside off, Stokes walks into the drive and finds mid-off
Baz is slowing things down, talking to Boult. Good ploy to disrupt Stokes' momentum
91.4 -
Boult to Cook, 1 run, short of length outside off, Cook defends and gets a thick outer half to backward point, takes the single
91.3 -
Boult to Cook, no run, short of length outside off, Cook defends off the back foot to short cover
91.2 -
Boult to Cook, no run, pitched up outside off, Cook gets forward to push it off the front foot to mid-off
91.1 -
Boult to Stokes, 1 run, short on the stumps, Stokes pulls to deep backward square leg, not off the middle
This is a game-changing innings from Stokes. Certainly taken all the hardness off the new ball with those crisp shots
90.6 -
Southee to Stokes, 1 run, back of a length outside off, cut square of the wicket, for a single
90.5 -
Southee to Stokes, FOUR, more runs and Stokes is on fire. When it is pitched up like that, Stokes drives and shows the full face of the bat to do so. Hit on the rise and past the umpire, Baz moved across from mid-on but didn't dive as the timing meant the ball was past him in a flash. Stokes races into the nineties
90.4 -
Southee to Stokes, SIX, Southee is taking a pasting at the hands of Stokes. Dug in short outside off, Stokes was in position early and transferred his weight back to pull into the stands at deep mid-wicket. Came right out of the screws. Southee just grimaces on the way back
90.3 -
Southee to Stokes, leg byes, 2 runs, full and on the pads, swinging into Stokes who misses the flick, it will be two leg byes more
90.2 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, short of length on the stumps, punched back to Southee
The ball has disappeared into a huge dust pipe. They take their time to get hold of the ball. Got stuck in the sand pipe. The ball is retrieved. Again Southee to Stokes
90.1 -
Southee to Stokes, FOUR, Stokes is hurting Southee as the quick bowler keeps bowling short, murdered over mid-wicket, the fielder at deep mid-wicket was just a spectator. Stokes played that nonchalantly. He seems to be in the mood today
89.6 -
Boult to Cook, no run, full outside off, Cook pushes it off the front foot to mid-off
89.5 -
Boult to Cook, no run, good yorker, heading towards off, Cook keeps it out
89.4 -
Boult to Cook, no run, tucked wide of mid-wicket where there is a fumble by the fielder but Cook isn't interested in the quick single
89.3 -
Boult to Cook, no run, good length outside off, Cook leans forward to block to short cover
89.2 -
Boult to Stokes, 1 run, swinging into the pads, flicked to fine leg
89.1 -
Boult to Cook, leg byes, 1 run, swings into Cook who shuffles across and misses the nudge, was going down, so no real appeal for lbw
88.6 -
Southee to Stokes, FOUR, Stokes isn't going to back down against the short ball, he is willing to take it on, short outside off, Stokes pulls and gets a top edge, this time the ball flies to fine leg and there is no-one there, a safe shot and that will be 14 off the last three balls. The ploy to bowl short isn't working at the moment
88.5 -
Southee to Stokes, SIX, dropped and Bracewell has parried it over the ropes for six. Again short outside off, Stokes top-edges the pull, Bracewell was circling around at deep mid-wicket for the catch, got both hands to it but dropped it and the ball crossed the ropes. That is a bad miss
88.4 -
Southee to Stokes, SIX, 'look out in the stands' cries Bumble on air after Stokes top-edges a pull over backward square leg, into the crowd, it was short and angling into Stokes who swivelled on the shot and got it away, the breeze carried the ball over the ropes
88.3 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, pitched up outside off, Stokes gets forward and pushes it to mid-on
88.3 -
Southee to Stokes, wide, way too short and rightly called a wide
88.2 -
Southee to Stokes, 2 runs, full and swinging back into the pads, Stokes flicks to deep mid-wicket, for a couple, Cook had to hare back and does so before the throw comes in
88.1 -
Southee to Cook, 1 run, angling into middle and leg, clipped to deep square leg
87.6 -
Boult to Stokes, no run, pitched up outside off, Stokes gets forward and drives to short cover
87.5 -
Boult to Stokes, no run, immediately Boult shortens his length, Stokes punches to mid-on
87.4 -
Boult to Stokes, FOUR, big inswinger, but just punched straight down the ground, Stokes got his front toe in the way of the shot but the bat came down to drive past the umpire, Baz's chase is a futile one
87.3 -
Boult to Stokes, no run, gentle swing for Boult, Stokes covers it up to short cover
87.2 -
Boult to Stokes, no run, down leg, wasted delivery
87.1 -
Boult to Stokes, no run, short of length outside off, Stokes defends off the back foot
86.6 -
Southee to Cook, no run, full and outside off, Cook gets forward to shoulder arms
86.5 -
Southee to Stokes, 1 run, short of length outside off, Stokes punches square of the wicket, for a single
86.4 -
Southee to Cook, 1 run, short of length outside off, Cook dabs it to backward point, for an easy single
86.3 -
Southee to Cook, no run, full outside off, left alone
86.2 -
Southee to Cook, 2 runs, very full and swinging back in, Cook shows the full face of the bat and drives past mid-on, Baz from mid-off chases and keeps it to a couple
86.1 -
Southee to Cook, no run, big inswinger, Cook got his front pad across and the bat came down late, hit above the kneeroll on the back foot. S Ravi had a look and decided against it, New Zealand review in vain. Southee is coming from round the wicket to Cook now
Given not out for lbw against Cook. They are going for the review. Southee had a word with Baz and Baz had a word with Watling before the review was taken. Nipped back in and struck Cook on the back foot. No bat. Impact - umpire's call though it is still hitting. Cook survives
85.6 -
Boult to Stokes, no run, pitched up outside off, Stokes finds mid-off with a sweet drive
85.5 -
Boult to Stokes, FOUR, slightly streaky but Stokes will take it. It was full and outside off, Stokes drove away from the body, in the air but in the gap wide of point. Came off the outside half of the bat
85.4 -
Boult to Stokes, 2 runs, consecutive fifties for Stokes in the match. Length ball, turned to deep square leg. Root didn't convert his fifties into a hundred, can Stokes do it?
85.3 -
Boult to Stokes, no run, short of length on the stumps, Stokes punches to mid-on
85.2 -
Boult to Stokes, no run, outswinger, well outside off, left alone
Baz had a word with the umpire about the condition of the ball as it was getting wet in the drizzle. For now they continue with it
85.1 -
Boult to Stokes, no run, good length outside off, Stokes hangs back to defend to short cover
84.6 -
Southee to Cook, no run, a bit fuller on off stump, Cook gets forward to show the full face to defend it to mid-off
84.5 -
Southee to Cook, no run, well wide of off, easy leave
84.4 -
Southee to Cook, no run, length outside off, Cook defends off the back foot to short cover
84.3 -
Southee to Cook, no run, short of length outside off, Cook defends
84.2 -
Southee to Stokes, 1 run, back of a length outside off, dabbed wide of KW at gully for a single
84.1 -
Southee to Cook, 1 run, short and wide outside off, Cook reaches out and cuts square of the wicket
83.6 -
Boult to Cook, 1 run, good length outside off, dabbed to backward point, another single
83.5 -
Boult to Stokes, 1 run, short of length outside off, defended to short cover, quick single taken
Suddenly Stokes has raced onto 46 and put the pressure right back on New Zealand
83.4 -
Boult to Stokes, FOUR, four more to Stokes. Short and wide outside off, slashed up and over point, whistled away to the fence
83.3 -
Boult to Cook, 1 run, drifts down leg, clipped to deep backward square leg, for a single
Drizzle in the air and it is getting heavier
83.2 -
Boult to Cook, no run, short of length on the stumps, turned to mid-wicket
83.1 -
Boult to Cook, no run, good length on the stumps, Cook hangs back to defend
Trent Boult [20.0-5-41-1] is back into the attack
82.6 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, that is well-stopped by Southee. Albeit luckily. Low full toss, thumped back at him and the ball hits the boot before deflecting to mid-on. Stokes and Southee have a smile on their faces
82.5 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, loose. Beaten on the walk as Southee slipped it on a fuller length outside off, Stokes was walking into the drive and missed, doesn't carry to Latham
82.4 -
Southee to Stokes, FOUR, finesse from Stokes that time. He opens the face of the bat and steers it behind point after Southee hits a back of a length outside off, the angle was there to play the stroke and Stokes used it to good effect. Stokes is hurting Baz and Southee with quick runs off the second new ball
Baz and Southee have a chat. The field remains the same
82.3 -
Southee to Stokes, FOUR, too good from Stokes. He is taking the sheen off the new ball with these hard hits. Southee went full for the swing but Stokes got forward and creamed it to the left of mid-off. Beats the diving Baz. That was so well-timed
82.2 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, Southee hits a length outside off, Stokes shoulders arms
82.1 -
Southee to Stokes, FOUR, fabulous back foot punch. Slightly short outside off, Stokes stood tall and played the vertical bat shot, well-timed through point
81.6 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, swings back in, on off stump, Cook defends
81.5 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, 1 run, short of length outside off, punched wide of Baz at mid-off who runs and dives to keep it to a single, landed on the ball but he is a tough little character
81.4 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, full outside off, left alone
81.4 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 2 wides, horrid delivery from Matt Henry, way outside off, Latham dives in front of first slip and deflects it away, called wide and rightly so
81.3 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, on the middle and leg line, kept a bit low, Cook defends to mid-on
81.2 -
Matt Henry to Cook, FOUR, a long half-volley outside off, Cook leans into the cover drive and eases it into the gap. Bent his knee and played a flowing drive
81.1 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, good stop by KW at gully, went flying to his left and stopped it after Cook dabbed it off the back foot
80.6 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, another flowing drive on the rise but straight to the fielder at mid-off, Stokes presenting the full face of the bat in that over
80.5 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, Stokes almost nicks off. It was full and outside off, angled across Stokes who fell for it, went chasing after it and missed it by a mile
80.4 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, good length outside off, left alone
80.3 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, full on off stump, Stokes drives it back to Southee who sticks his left-hand out and stops
The lights are on and three slips are in place
80.2 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, again swing for Southee, but Stokes presses forward and defends
80.1 -
Southee to Stokes, no run, pitched up outside off, swings for Stokes, who gets forward and drives to mid-off
Tim Southee [18.0-2-61-2] is back into the attack
The second new ball is available now. New Zealand take it immediately. Southee will make use of it. The DRS is reset as well. New Zealand will get two reviews back. Cloudy conditions and ideal for swing. This is a crucial phase in the game, which could well decide how the game goes
79.6 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, 1 run, short on the stumps, Stokes hooks to deep square leg, only a single as the ball is played down
79.5 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, very high bouncer and Stokes again lets it go, Latham leaps to collect
79.4 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 1 run, shortish on the stumps, Cook hangs back and drops it to short cover, easy single
79.3 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, short outside off, Cook leaves to the keeper
79.2 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, 1 run, short of length on the pads, clipped to deep square leg, for a single
79.1 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, in the corridor of uncertainty, Stokes leaves
78.6 -
Craig to Cook, no run, very full and Cook keeps it out
78.5 -
Craig to Cook, no run, full on the stumps, Cook pushes it to mid-on
78.4 -
Craig to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off, turning away, left alone
78.3 -
Craig to Cook, no run, Cook was not forward to that one, prefers to defend off the back foot as the ball hurried on
78.2 -
Craig to Cook, no run, down leg, nudged to backward square leg
78.1 -
Craig to Stokes, 1 run, short outside off, cut square of the wicket, there is protection on the deep though
77.6 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, 1 run, full outside off, Stokes leans into the forward push and gets it square of the wicket, the region is vacant and they take a single
77.5 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, good length outside off, Stokes shoulders arms
77.4 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, again looks to punch off the back foot and mistimes the shot as the ball rolls away to the off-side
77.3 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, back of a length outside off, Stokes punches to mid-off, not really timed that
77.2 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, 2 runs, short of length outside off, Stokes goes hard at it and gets an inside edge, that misses the stumps and goes to fine leg, for a couple. Matt Henry had his hands on his head there
77.1 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, good length outside off, left alone
76.6 -
Craig to Cook, no run, straight to slip but no edge. It pitched outside off, in the rough and spun a mile, Latham was nowhere near the ball, fielded by Rossco
76.5 -
Craig to Cook, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Cook gets forward to defend it back down the track
76.4 -
Craig to Stokes, 1 run, short outside off, Stokes cuts square of the wicket
Welcome back. The rain has eased off. KW with the talking in the New Zealand team huddle. The players stride out to the middle. Craig will finish off the incomplete over
Apart from one edge which fell short of Ross Taylor, can't remember Cook being in any trouble today. He is a tough nut, this bloke. The whole country is on his back but against a high quality bowling attack he has scored a hundred which sets him up nicely for tougher battles in the summer. Once Cook gets runs, he really gets on a run and strings togther big scores. Let's wait and watch whether that happens again over the course of a big summer
Let's hope the delay isn't a big one for the game is terrifically poised. The umpires have taken an early tea which is a sensible decision. This session was all about Cook and Root. Root was set for a hundred but threw his wicket away pulling to long leg. Cook though didn't put a foot wrong as he reached his 27th Test ton. He was confidence personified as he continued his good form from the Barbados game. England lead by 127 and would be looking to push on to give themselves a chance to get at New Zealand tomorrow
Now the ball is getting wet and that's it. The umpires have called for the covers. The groundstaff get into action. Stokes and Cook walk off with the England skipper having a smile on his face. The rain has gotten heavier and play is going on under artificial lights. It is gloomy and once the ball gets wet, the umpires have no other choice than to stop play
76.3 -
Craig to Stokes, FOUR, the mandatory short delivery arrives, Stokes rocks back and cuts beating cover-point, last over he didn't hit the gap, but this time he did
76.2 -
Craig to Stokes, no run, the line is middle and leg, pushed back to the bowler
76.1 -
Craig to Stokes, no run, sliding on, Stokes presses the defensive shot into his pads
75.6 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, 1 run, shortish on the stumps, Stokes hangs back and drops it to short cover, easy single on offer and they take it
75.5 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, short outside off, Stokes arched back and then tried to slash that away but doesn't make contact
75.4 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, short of length outside off, Stokes flat-bats it but finds Baz at mid-off
The lights are on at Lord's as well
75.3 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, bouncer outside off, Stokes sees it through to Latham who collects it above his face
A few brollies go up in the crowd now
75.2 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 1 run, short outside off, Cook fetches it from there and pulls it down to deep square leg, but there is a fielder placed for the shot
Rain is in the air. It is currently drizzling
75.1 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, short of length outside off, Cook defends to mid-off
74.6 -
Craig to Stokes, FOUR, that is a fine sweep shot to deep backward square leg, down leg, Stokes knelt down and hammered it, along the ground and it raced away. Stokes has come out with a positive intent and that is nice to see
74.5 -
Craig to Stokes, no run, well tossed up outside off, turning away, left alone
74.4 -
Craig to Stokes, no run, shortish on off, Stokes makes room and cuts it straight to the fielder at cover-point, didn't hit the gap
74.3 -
Craig to Cook, 1 run, very full on the stumps, Cook flicks it towards short mid-wicket, the single is there and he takes it
74.2 -
Craig to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off, Cook leans into the defensive shot
74.1 -
Craig to Cook, no run, the length is short outside off, Cook pushes it to short cover
73.6 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, FOUR, back-to-back boundaries. Again Matt Henry overpitches outside off and Stokes makes him pay. Driven wide of Baz at mid-off, he hurtles after the ball and dives head-first into the ad-cushions but can't pull the ball back. The timing beat him to the rope
73.5 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, FOUR, brilliant stroke from Stokes. It was full and outside off, he leant into it and drove it hard along the ground past the dive of Baz at mid-off. Sweetly struck from Stokes that time after a nervous drive to the last one
73.4 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, FOUR, pitched up outside off, Stokes drives and gets a thick outside edge, it was going to the left of Guptill at third slip who dived but didn't get a hand on it, the ball escapes to the third man fence, very iffy from Stokes
73.3 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, full outside off, nips back in but not enough to hit off, left alone
73.2 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 1 run, angled in, bit of extra bounce, Cook takes the bottom hand out of the way and nudges it to deep backward square leg
Matt Henry now round the wicket
73.1 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, 1 run, length on middle and leg, clipped to deep square leg, for a single, Stokes will get off the mark there
72.6 -
Craig to Cook, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Cook dead-bats
72.5 -
Craig to Cook, no run, tossed up on off, Cook knelt down to sweep and missed, huge appeal from New Zealand and after it was turned down, Baz went for the review, replays show that S Ravi was right. Good decision from Ravi who has certainly impressed in this game
Baz has gone for a review against Cook. LBW not given by S Ravi. No bat. Did Cook get outside the line? Or else he is dead in front here. Missed the sweep and both HotSpot and Snicko show no bat. Impact - umpire's call and the ball is turning to miss the stumps. Cook survives and New Zealand now don't have any reviews left before the 80th over. Baz's punt doesn't work
72.4 -
Craig to Cook, no run, way outside off, Cook leaves it
72.3 -
Craig to Cook, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, pushed back to the bowler
72.2 -
Craig to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off, left alone
72.1 -
Craig to Cook, no run, skids on, Cook though brings the bat down quickly and blocks
71.6 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, short outside off, Stokes tries to fetch the pull from there and misses, close to getting a top edge
71.5 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 3 runs, Cook gets to 100. A big smile on his face as he waves the bat wildly in celebration. It was very full outside off, all he needed to do was to get bat on that and he did that getting it past mid-off. The fielder gives chase and puts in the dive to pull it back just inside the rope. Cook returns for the third and then the celebrations begin. Hundreds in consecutive matches and the entire England team are up on their feet to applaud. Paul Farbrace and Root punch the air. A raise of the bat to acknowledge all the cheers. Relief the overriding emotion on Cook's face. His 27th in Tests and one of his very best, under huge pressure. Well batted, Cooky!
71.4 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, Cook wants to dab that past the cordon on the off-side but he mistimes it, the ball cramped him for room there
71.3 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, short of length outside off, Cook defends to Baz at a straightish short cover
The line has to be outside off, can't bowl straight at all
71.2 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, good length outside off, Cook calmly shoulders arms
Funky fields from McCullum. Three men close in on the off-side, at short cover all catching. Mid-on the only man on the leg-side
71.1 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, short of length outside off, bit of extra bounce, Cook dabs it to the slip cordon
Erasmus had a look at the lightmeter. Just a look. It is certainly gloomy but they continue for the moment. Cook on 99
70.6 -
Craig to Stokes, no run, more air from Craig, Stokes makes room and tries to go inside out but hits it to short cover
70.5 -
Craig to Stokes, no run, well tossed up on the stumps, Stokes pushes it off the front foot to mid-on
Two slips and a short leg in
70.4 -
Craig to Stokes, no run, still the line is on off stump, Stokes smothers it
70.3 -
Craig to Stokes, no run, flighted outside off, Stokes gets forward to block
70.2 -
Craig to Stokes, no run, well tossed up outside off, left alone
70.1 -
Craig to Cook, 1 run, flat outside off, Cook whips it to the left of mid-on, takes the single and moves to 99
Mark Craig [13.0-0-60-0] is back into the attack
69.6 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, end of a wicket-taking over, short of length outside off, Stokes leaves to Latham
69.5 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, dug in short again, outside off, Stokes ignores it
69.4 -
Matt Henry to Stokes, no run, short of length outside off, angled away, Stokes shoulders arms
Ben Stokes, left handed bat, comes to the crease
69.3 -
Matt Henry to J Root, out Caught by Boult!! The trap has worked and Root holes out. Short on the stumps, Root swivelled to pull and found long leg to perfection. Straight down Boult's throat. Matt Henry is all smiles. Root fails to get a hundred for the second successive time in the game. J Root c Boult b Matt Henry 84(139) [4s-12]
Matt Henry to J Root, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
69.2 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, again short, but down leg, Root ducks under that
69.1 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, high bouncer outside off, Root leaves and Latham leaps to collect. Good stop that. Pretty close to being called a wide
Matt Henry [14.0-2-47-0] is back into the attack
KW bowled a much better over than the 10 bowled by Craig. Though the length was flat he hurried the batsmen
68.6 -
Williamson to Cook, no run, offie, turns in, Cook has to be quick to bring the bat down and he does so as he pushes it back to Williamson
68.5 -
Williamson to Cook, no run, and again, Cook pushes it to mid-on as the ball hurries on
68.4 -
Williamson to Cook, no run, skids on and Cook brings his bat down as the ball was heading towards the stumps
68.3 -
Williamson to J Root, 1 run, this time he kneels down and pulls the shortish delivery to deep square leg
68.2 -
Williamson to J Root, no run, Root was shaping to play the pull but then decides to defend it back to the bowler, the length was short, that's why Root sank to his knees to play the pull
68.1 -
Williamson to Cook, 1 run, flat on the stumps, nudged wide of mid-on for a single. Cook happy to get them in singles
Kane Williamson, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
During the drinks break, Root was seen applying the magic spray to his hand. Wonder what happened. I can't recollect him getting hit or something like that. The players take their time to reassemble. Pretty long drinks break. KW comes on now
Time for drinks. England slowly building their lead as New Zealand look for a breakthrough. Cook just three away from his 27th Test ton. Root is giving him good company. It has become cloudy at Lord's. The rain though continues to stay away
67.6 -
Southee to J Root, no run, pitched up outside off, Root gets forward to drive and it comes off a thick inside half to mid-on
McCullum and Southee have a chat
67.5 -
Southee to J Root, no run, Southee is testing the middle of the pitch, another short ball, Root ducked under that
67.4 -
Southee to J Root, no run, short of length on the stumps, Root looks to defend and gets a thick inside edge to square leg
67.3 -
Southee to J Root, no run, again Latham dives to his right to take that after Southee bowled it short down leg. Latham certainly has performed much better than Buttler behind the stumps in this game
67.2 -
Southee to Cook, 1 run, pitched up outside off, Cook gets forward and drives to sweeper cover, but there is a man sweeping out there
67.1 -
Southee to Cook, no run, full on off, Cook gets forward and drives to short cover
Anderson is off the field now
Suddenly New Zealand look flat and even Baz is unable to inspire them. Must say the pitch hasn't helped them too. The inability of Craig to exert any pressure has also hampered them. Definitely if you put the ball in the right areas, the ball spins and turns but Craig has been too short
66.6 -
Corey Anderson to Cook, 1 run, good length outside off, Cook taps it to deep backward point, for a single
66.5 -
Corey Anderson to J Root, 3 runs, fraction short outside off, Root stays beside the line of that ball and cuts to deep backward point, in the gap between gully and point. Craig chases and prevents the four
66.4 -
Corey Anderson to J Root, no run, magnificent take by Tom Latham. He is the makeshift keeper but he flew there to his left to take that one-handed, Corey Anderson bowled the short delivery down leg and if not for Latham there would've been runs on offer
66.3 -
Corey Anderson to J Root, no run, this one angles in and cramps Root on the cut, he dabs it to the right of KW at gully who makes a flying one-handed stop
66.2 -
Corey Anderson to J Root, no run, Root played three shots off that delivery, wanted to cut then pull, finally just steered it into the cover region, has a wry smile on his face after playing the stroke
66.1 -
Corey Anderson to Cook, 1 run, gentle length delivery on the pads, clipped to deep backward square leg, for a single
Corey Anderson [2.0-0-8-0] is back into the attack
65.6 -
Southee to J Root, no run, outswinging yorker outside off, Root digs it out to point
65.5 -
Southee to J Root, no run, very high bouncer, down leg, Root has nothing to do with it
65.4 -
Southee to J Root, FOUR, in the air but wide of Guptill at backward square leg, Gups went flying to his left but the ball went just wide of him. Hooked down but still went in the air and Root gets four beating the man at deep square, definite ploy to get Root caught off the short ball. Almost worked there
Now Trent Boult is off the field
65.3 -
Southee to J Root, no run, short of length outside off, Root dabs to gully
Just the two slips and a gully now
65.2 -
Southee to J Root, no run, good length outside off, Root gets forward and defends to cover
65.1 -
Southee to J Root, no run, dug in short, over the right shoulder and Root initially thought about a pull but decided against it
64.6 -
Craig to Cook, no run, again on a teasing line and length, Cook is forward to dead-bat
64.5 -
Craig to Cook, no run, well tossed up outside off, Cook gets forward and blocks
64.4 -
Craig to Cook, FOUR, one ball in an over from Craig is short, this one too is, Cook rocks back and hammers a short-arm pull through mid-wicket, hit that really hard and now moves onto 94
64.3 -
Craig to Cook, no run, on off and middle, Cook gets forward to defend
64.2 -
Craig to Cook, no run, well wide of off, Cook won't play at that
64.1 -
Craig to J Root, 1 run, tossed up outside off from round the wicket, Root uses the angle to drive square of the wicket, for a single
63.6 -
Southee to Cook, no run, fullish and just outside off, Cook is solid in his front foot defence as the ball rolls to short cover
63.5 -
Southee to Cook, no run, on a good length and wide outside off, doesn't bother Cook
63.4 -
Southee to Cook, no run, back of a length delivery and swaying outside off, Cook ignores it to the keeper
63.3 -
Southee to J Root, 1 run, short delivery angling into the batsman, Root waits on the back foot and pulls it to fine leg, didn't time it that well
63.2 -
Southee to Cook, 1 run, length delivery on middle and leg, Cook jumps inside the crease and clips it to deep square leg, gets a run
63.1 -
Southee to Cook, FOUR, poor delivery first up from Southee, short and outside off, Cook cuts it off the back foot and gets a four square of the wicket
Tim Southee [15.0-2-50-2] is back into the attack
Baz has now switched to his go-to-man Southee
62.6 -
Craig to Cook, 1 run, again short, Cook wants to pull and mistimes it, fetched it from outside off and that spoiled the timing
62.5 -
Craig to Cook, no run, tossed up and outside off, Cook was coming forward to block then waved his bat away from the line of the ball, leaves
62.4 -
Craig to Cook, 2 runs, short outside off, all the time in the world for Cook to go back and cut to deep extra cover, for a couple of runs
62.3 -
Craig to J Root, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Root sweeps to deep backward square leg
62.2 -
Craig to Cook, 1 run, this slides on with extra bounce, Cook goes back and adjusts, dabs it to backward point, takes the single
McCullum and Craig have a chat. Field adjustments. Two slips and a short leg in
62.1 -
Craig to J Root, 1 run, shortish and turning in, Root goes back and clips it to deep backward square leg
61.6 -
Boult to Cook, FOUR, full and sliding down leg, Cook flicks it to the fine leg fence, easy pickings for the England skipper, Boult wasn't happy with the line
61.5 -
Boult to Cook, no run, full delivery just outside off, Cook gets across slightly and blocks it back to the bowler
61.4 -
Boult to Cook, no run, full inswinger from Boult, Cook defends it off the front foot
61.3 -
Boult to Cook, no run, fullish on middle and off, Cook leans forward and blocks, ball rolls to mid-on
61.2 -
Boult to Cook, no run, touch fuller and swinging away from Cook, he stays inside the line and lets it go through to the keeper
61.1 -
Boult to Cook, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Cook defends it to the right of the bowler, who runs across and makes a diving stop
Baz has a brief chat with Boult before he steams in
60.6 -
Craig to J Root, no run, on the middle stump line, Root flicks but picks out mid-wicket who is standing quite deep
60.5 -
Craig to J Root, no run, well flighted outside off, Root gets forward and drives but straight to the fielder at mid-on
60.4 -
Craig to J Root, no run, that's the line and length, drawing Root onto the front foot, the batsman blocks
60.3 -
Craig to J Root, no run, flat outside off, Root stands tall and punches to mid-off
60.2 -
Craig to J Root, no run, this one goes straight on outside off after Root leaves
60.1 -
Craig to J Root, FOUR, more rubbish from Craig, a full toss outside off, Root gets forward and drives wide of cover and that races away, needs to stick to a line and a length
59.6 -
Boult to Cook, no run, pitched up and into the pads, Cook turns it to mid-on
59.5 -
Boult to Cook, no run, fraction fuller around the fifth stump line, Cook leans forward and blocks
59.4 -
Boult to Cook, no run, back of a length delivery wide of off, Cook stands still and cuts, picks point to perfection
59.3 -
Boult to J Root, 1 run, Boult shortens his length and angles it into Root, Root hangs back and clips it to backward square leg, collects a single
59.2 -
Boult to J Root, no run, length delivery angling into the right hander, Root is solid on the front foot defence
59.1 -
Boult to J Root, no run, tad fuller and swinging into the batsman, Root stays inside the line and presents the full face of the bat
58.6 -
Craig to Cook, no run, edged and just short of Ross Taylor at slip. Beautiful bowling, slower and on the stumps, Cook too played that with soft hands and that ensured the edge didn't carry
58.5 -
Craig to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off, brings Cook forward who defends to short leg
58.4 -
Craig to Cook, no run, the line is around middle and leg, Cook knocks it to short leg
Slip and a short leg in
58.3 -
Craig to Cook, FOUR, down leg, Cook is in position early and sweeps hard to deep backward square leg, knelt down and smashed it, found the gap too
58.2 -
Craig to Cook, no run, still the length is flat, Cook defends off the back foot
58.1 -
Craig to Cook, no run, flat on off, Cook defends off the back foot
57.6 -
Boult to J Root, no run, length delivery swinging into the batsman, Root gets across and blocks it back to the bowler
57.5 -
Boult to J Root, no run, full inswinger from Boult, almost a yorker, Root digs it out towards cover
57.4 -
Boult to J Root, no run, back of a length delivery into the body line, Root was early into the pull, misses and is struck around the hip
57.3 -
Boult to J Root, no run, good length delivery and shaping into the right hander, Root defends it off the front foot
57.2 -
Boult to J Root, no run, full delivery and angling away outside off, Root was looking to drive and is beaten by a long way
57.1 -
Boult to Cook, 1 run, touch fuller on middle and leg, Cook clips it to mid-wicket and rushes for a quick single, Ronchi fires a wide throw at the striker's end, had it hit the stumps, Root was gone. Root was slow off the blocks and then has a smile and a word with Cook after Ronchi misses
56.6 -
Craig to J Root, no run, tossed up and Root gets forward to flick to mid-wicket
56.5 -
Craig to J Root, no run, now use of the feet and to the pitch as he drives it back to Craig
56.4 -
Craig to J Root, leg byes, 2 runs, down leg, Root nudges to the right of the diving leg-slip, they take two before the ball is hunted down, given as leg byes though
56.3 -
Craig to Cook, 1 run, short outside off, Cook cuts square of the wicket, there is protection in the deep though
Southee is ready to come back on. He was off the field when play restarted in this session
56.2 -
Craig to J Root, 1 run, flighted delivery outside off, Root gets forward and eases a drive to deep extra cover
56.1 -
Craig to J Root, FOUR, Root wants to take the attack to Craig, it was tossed up outside off, he kneels down and slog-sweeps hard over mid-wicket, deliberately hit in the air over the man in the ring
55.6 -
Boult to Cook, no run, lovely swing available for Boult, but the line is outside off, Cook shoulders arms
55.5 -
Boult to Cook, 2 runs, the attempted yorker, tails back in very late and towards Cook's toes who gets them out of the way and flicks to fine leg for a couple
55.4 -
Boult to Cook, no run, full and on the stumps, Cook offers a dead straight bat and defends to mid-on
55.3 -
Boult to Cook, no run, the inswinger, but Boult loses his line and slings it down leg, Cook misses the glance
55.2 -
Boult to Cook, no run, outswinger outside off, left alone
55.1 -
Boult to Cook, no run, short of length on middle and leg, Cook softly nudges it to short mid-wicket
54.6 -
Craig to J Root, FOUR, this time Root picks the gap at backward square leg, it was on middle and he kneels down to sweep hard and into the ground, bisects the two fielders to get a boundary
54.5 -
Craig to J Root, no run, too full outside off, Root mistimes the drive to mid-off
54.4 -
Craig to J Root, no run, again the slog sweep from Root but he picks out Bracewell at backward square leg
54.3 -
Craig to J Root, no run, flighted outside off, Root gets forward and pushes it to mid-on
54.2 -
Craig to J Root, no run, on middle and leg, paddled to leg slip
A slip and a leg slip in play
54.1 -
Craig to J Root, no run, tossed up outside off, Root gets forward and drives to mid-off
Welcome back. New Zealand need wickets to put pressure on England once again. Let's see what happens. We are moments away from the second session. Brendon McCullum leads the team talk before walking out to the middle. The prediction is for rain in the afternoon session. As of now the sky is clear but some clouds gathering around. It will be Craig first up
He was beaten and survived a few close calls. But over the last 30 minutes or so he has been back to his fluent best. Craig was brought on by Baz but the offie bowled repeatedly short and allowed the pressure to be released. We will be back shortly for the second session. Do stay tuned
Cook and Root run off. New Zealand started off brightly with a wicket off the third ball of the day but since then Cook and Root have stood firm. The duo have added 101 to steer their side to a position from where they can slowly look to possibly harbor hopes of putting New Zealand under pressure tomorrow. Cook was rock-solid and his judgement outside off was impeccable. When the bowlers bowled into his strengths he took them for runs. Root at the other end was uncharcteristically iffy and nervy early on
53.6 -
Boult to Cook, no run, good length on off, Cook defends from the crease and that will be lunch on day 4
53.5 -
Boult to J Root, 1 run, short of length outside off, Root drops it with soft hands into the off-side and sets off for a quick single
53.4 -
Boult to J Root, no run, loud appeal for lbw as Boult bowls the banana inswinger, raps Root on the pads, Baz belatedly goes up for a review, at the behest of his bowler. Baz wasn't too keen but Boult wanted it to be reviewed. Hits Root above the kneeroll, not out is the umpire's original decision. No bat. Will be umpire's call at best. 'Don't think there is any bat on that' says Rod Tucker. Big inswinger from Boult, pinning Root back but I don't think this is a good review. Tucker is looking at HotSpot to check for the inside edge. Umpire's call and it is just clipping so Root survives. The crowd cheer after Erasmus signals not out. New Zealand lose a review
Round the wicket with two men catching at mid-wicket
53.3 -
Boult to J Root, no run, pulls the length back, Root punches to short mid-wicket
53.2 -
Boult to J Root, no run, swing for Boult, from a fuller length, but into the pads, Root flicks and misses, would've gone down, so no real appeal
53.1 -
Boult to J Root, no run, hint of inswing for Boult, Root prods forward and defends to mid-on
Last over before lunch
52.6 -
Craig to Cook, no run, down leg, turned to backward square
52.5 -
Craig to Cook, no run, bit of drift for Craig, Cook pushes it with soft hands to gully
52.4 -
Craig to Cook, no run, well tossed up on off and middle, Cook dead-bats
52.3 -
Craig to J Root, 1 run, when he tosses it up, he has Root in trouble, an inside edge on the drive and the ball bobbles to cover, they take a single - which brings up the 100-run stand between the duo
52.2 -
Craig to J Root, FOUR, Craig isn't learning. Drags it down and Root rocks back to pull behind square, no-one in the deep there and that will be another boundary to Root
52.1 -
Craig to J Root, no run, Root prefers to handle that off the back foot as Craig slides one outside off from round the wicket
51.6 -
Boult to Cook, no run, short of length delivery on off, Cook blocks
51.5 -
Boult to Cook, no run, full and down leg, beats Cook's flick, good take from the keeper as the ball deflected a little after brushing the thigh pad
51.4 -
Boult to Cook, no run, length delivery swaying into the pads, Cook works it to mid-on
51.3 -
Boult to Cook, no run, fullish and on the pads, Cook flicks but picks the fielder at square leg, good timing on that one
51.2 -
Boult to Cook, no run, frcation fuller just outside off, Cook plays it with soft hands off the front foot as the ball rolls to the off-side
51.1 -
Boult to Cook, no run, full inswinger on middle and off, Cook covers the line and turns it to the on-side
Trent Boult [14.0-4-32-1] is back into the attack
50.6 -
Craig to J Root, FOUR, consecutive fifties for Root in this match and the crowd cheer. This was down leg, Root sweeps it down to fine leg, a raise of the bat to acknowledge all the cheers. Root's dream run continues
50.5 -
Craig to J Root, no run, now gets forward to wrist it straight to the fielder at mid-on
50.4 -
Craig to J Root, FOUR, fine slog sweep from Root, sees the tossed up delivery outside off and goes down to hit it hard over mid-wicket
50.3 -
Craig to J Root, no run, trifle back of a length outside off, Root defends off the back foot
50.2 -
Craig to J Root, no run, flighted delivery on off, Root gets forward to defend
50.1 -
Craig to J Root, no run, well tossed up outside off, turns in and Root inside-edges the big drive as the ball dipped on him
49.6 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 2 runs, length delivery wide of off, Cook defends it wide of gully and gets a couple
49.5 -
Matt Henry to J Root, 3 runs, half-volley just outside off, Root leans forward and drives it to the right of mid-off, the ball had enough timing for the duo to scamper back for three
49.4 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, length delivery outside off, Root blocks it towards gully
49.3 -
Matt Henry to J Root, FOUR, back of a length delivery and wide of off, Root hangs back and cuts it late towards the third man fence, Root looked tentative in the first few deliveries he played, looks more settled now
49.2 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Root punches it off the back foot, towards point
49.1 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, full on off, Root gets forward and drives straight to the fielder at mid-on
48.6 -
Craig to Cook, no run, bounces a bit low, Cook mistimes the cut to cover-point
48.5 -
Craig to Cook, no run, lovely delivery, beats Cook on the push, dips on the shot and hits the rough to befuddle Latham who can't glove the ball, no edge there
48.4 -
Craig to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off, brings Cook forward who pushes into the off-side
48.4 -
Craig to Cook, wide, Craig has slung that horribly wide of off, called wide in a Test match, again Latham with a good take as he flung to his left to glove that, perhaps Craig was trying something different there, has a wry smile on his face
48.3 -
Craig to Cook, no run, the length is short, outside off, Cook punches to cover
48.2 -
Craig to Cook, no run, well bowled. Full and outside off, turns away past the forward defensive of Cook, that's where he should bowl. Well gloved by Latham too
48.1 -
Craig to J Root, 3 runs, again short from Craig, outside off, Root bottom-edges the cut into Latham's thigh and the ball deflects to third man, they take three by the time the ball is hauled back in
47.6 -
Matt Henry to Cook, FOUR, short and asking to pull, Cook was waiting and he middles the pull behind square on the on-side, unlike yesterday, Cook has looked in sublime touch today
47.5 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, fraction fuller on the pads, Cook leans forward and turns it to the on-side
47.4 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, length delivery just outside off, Cook blocks off the front foot
47.3 -
Matt Henry to J Root, 1 run, short delivery outside off, Root was shaping for the cut, gets an inside edge and the ball rolls to fine leg, almost chopped on! Not too far away from the off-stump
47.2 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, length delivery shaping into the batsman, beats the defence of Root, the ball sneaked past the inside edge, Root was looking to push that off the front foot
47.1 -
Matt Henry to J Root, FOUR, that's a gift from the bowler, back of a length on middle and leg, Root says thank you and flicks to deep mid wicket
46.6 -
Craig to Cook, no run, only one ball in the over has been full, the remaining five have been short, the last one is the same, Cook cuts to the cover-point fielder, failed to pick the gap. He must be kicking himself for missing out. Very poor over from Craig
46.5 -
Craig to Cook, no run, another bad delivery, this was again short outside off but Cook cuts and picks out cover-point. Needed to hit the gap
46.4 -
Craig to Cook, FOUR, that is a fine shot. It wasn't very short on the stumps, but Cook rocked back and played the short-arm pull wide of mid-wicket, middled it and raced away. Immediately Craig is under pressure
46.3 -
Craig to Cook, FOUR, this time he doesn't miss out. Another short delivery outside off, Cook cuts hard and picks the gap at point, beats the chasing fielder. Too easy and now England are into the lead
46.2 -
Craig to Cook, no run, tossed up outside off and turning away, left alone
Craig is coming from round the wicket with a slip and a short leg
46.1 -
Craig to Cook, no run, fraction short outside off, cut straight to the fielder at backward point, Cook missed out there
Mark Craig [3.0-0-6-0] is back into the attack
45.6 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, tad fuller on middle and off, Root works it to the right of mid-on who dives and saves
45.5 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, length delivery outside off, Root pushes it to the off-side with soft hands
45.4 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, fuller delivery just outside off, Root drives and thinks about a single, decides against it as Baz is too good a fielder to take a chance
45.3 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, on a length around middle and leg, Root turns it to square leg
45.2 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, tad fuller just outside off, Root miscues the drive back to the bowler
45.1 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, length delivery outside off, Root punches it towards cover
Not sure if there is a tactic to strangle the batsmen down leg, Anderson delivered all the balls into the pads
44.6 -
Corey Anderson to Cook, no run, fullish delivery on the pads, Cook defends it back to the bowler
44.5 -
Corey Anderson to J Root, 1 run, back of a length on leg, Root clips it to fine leg
44.4 -
Corey Anderson to Cook, 1 run, full delivery on middle stump line, Cook gets across and pushes it to mid wicket, hurries for a single and gets it with ease
44.3 -
Corey Anderson to J Root, 1 run, short of length delivery on middle and leg, Root jumps inside and tucks it behind square on the on-side
44.2 -
Corey Anderson to J Root, no run, full and on the pads, Root went deep inside the crease and flicks, picks out square leg, it was in the air for a while, bounces right in front of the fielder
44.1 -
Corey Anderson to J Root, no run, full and swinging into the pads, Root works it straight to short mid-wicket
43.6 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, fullish and angling away slightly, Cook leans forward and blocks, the ball rolls towards mid-on, he didn't middle it though
43.5 -
Matt Henry to J Root, 1 run, on a length on middle and leg, Root clips it to backward square leg
43.4 -
Matt Henry to J Root, FOUR, that's in Root's zone and he will not miss out on those, this was short and had enough width to cut, Root cuts hard to deep backward point and gets a boundary
43.3 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, short of length delivery wide of off, Root leaves
43.2 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, length delivery just outside off, Root defends off the front foot
43.1 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, brilliant delivery first up from Henry, on a good length and angling away late, luring the batsman to poke, Root pushes at it and then tries to pull the bat inside the line
Matt Henry [10.0-1-24-0] is back into the attack
42.6 -
Corey Anderson to Cook, no run, fullish outswinger, Cook leaves it to the keeper
42.5 -
Corey Anderson to Cook, FOUR, you can't bowl there to Cook, short and wide, Cook middled the cut and the ball races square of the wicket in a flash
42.4 -
Corey Anderson to Cook, no run, on a good length and angling away from the left hander, Cook had enough time to jump back and block
42.3 -
Corey Anderson to J Root, 1 run, length delivery outside off, Root pushes it to the off-side and steals a single
42.2 -
Corey Anderson to J Root, no run, full delivery swinging away late, Root looks to poke at it and misses, the ball kept low, good take from Latham diving to his right
42.1 -
Corey Anderson to J Root, no run, fullish delivery on the pads, Root pushes it to mid-on
Corey Anderson, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
Anderson get the ball. Will he able to trouble the settled duo?
41.6 -
Southee to Cook, no run, slightly fuller and swinging outside off, Cook stays inside the line and watches it sail through to the keeper
41.5 -
Southee to J Root, 1 run, back of a length delivery around middle and leg, Root jumps back and works it to mid wicket and hustles for the single
41.4 -
Southee to J Root, 2 runs, this is much better from Root, controlled drive, length delivery outside off, Root drives to deep extra cover and picks a couple
41.3 -
Southee to J Root, no run, fuller delivery outside off, Root drives with one hand as he lost the balance, towards mid-off
41.2 -
Southee to J Root, 2 runs, tad fuller just outside off, Root leans forward and drives, gets a double to sweeper cover
41.1 -
Southee to J Root, FOUR, length delivery outside off, Root sits back and punches it behind square on the off-side, gets a four
40.6 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, almost got Cook lbw, this was full and on the pads, that swung in late too, Cook is late on the flick, but manages to get an inside edge
40.5 -
Matt Henry to J Root, 1 run, back of a length delivery angling into middle and leg, Root hangs back and tucks it to fine leg
40.4 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, fuller delivery just outside off, Root drives off the front foot, picks Baz at mid-off
40.3 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Root blocks it towards point
40.2 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, length delivery shaping away outside off, Root lifts his bat and lets it go
40.1 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 3 runs, fuller and just outside off, Cook leans forward and drives, gets to his 41st fifty, good knock from the English skipper, Baz hunts it down from mid-on and keeps it to three
Bell was the only man to depart in the first hour of the first session. He edged one to Latham off Southee.
Time for drinks
39.6 -
Southee to J Root, no run, tad fuller and swinging outside off, Root watches it carefully and lets it go
39.5 -
Southee to J Root, no run, that's a brilliant delivery from Southee, almost found the edge of Root, on a good length and swinging just outside off, the ball rises steeply after crossing the batsman, Root is surprised by the extra bounce, lucky that he didn't nick as he was looking to punch it off the back foot
39.4 -
Southee to Cook, 1 run, bumper and Cook had enough time to pull that to deep mid wicket, gets an easy single
39.3 -
Southee to J Root, 1 run, fullish delivery on middle and leg, Root clips it straight to fine leg
39.2 -
Southee to J Root, no run, on a good length around middle and leg, Root jumps inside the crease and presents the full face of the bat
39.1 -
Southee to J Root, no run, full delivery just outside off, Root leans forward and drives it to the off-side
38.6 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 2 runs, fraction fuller and swinging away outside off, Cook gets an edge into the ground on the defensive stroke and the ball escapes the slip cordon, goes towards third man, the duo sneak a double
38.5 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, length delivery just outside off, Cook drives and gets an inside edge as the ball rolls back to the bowler
38.4 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, good length delivery on middle and leg, Cook turns it to square leg
38.3 -
Matt Henry to Cook, leg byes, FOUR, back of a length on middle and leg, Cook was late on the pull as the ball brushes the thigh pad and races away
38.2 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Cook shoulders arms
38.1 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, fuller delivery just outside off, Cook gets across and defends on the front foot
37.6 -
Southee to Cook, 1 run, inswinger, on the pads, Cook clips it to deep backward square leg, for a single
37.5 -
Southee to Cook, no run, short of length outside off, Cook dabs it to the right of point where Anderson again with a dive saves some runs
37.4 -
Southee to Cook, no run, this is the variation, the cross-seamer, goes down the slope, away from Cook who shoulders arms
37.3 -
Southee to Cook, no run, hint of inswing for Southee, on off and middle, Cook blocks it back to Southee
37.2 -
Southee to Cook, no run, tight delivery on off stump, Cook defends with a broad blade to mid-off
37.1 -
Southee to J Root, 1 run, short of length on off stump, Root defends and it goes off a thick inner half to deep backward square leg, for a single
Tim Southee [12.0-2-37-2] is back into the attack
36.6 -
Matt Henry to J Root, 1 run, pitched up outside off, Root drives wide of mid-off and takes a single. Not well-timed though
36.5 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, loose from Root. He hasn't looked in top nick in this innings. Goes for a big booming drive on the rise to an outswinger and misses. Not far from the edge again. Matt Henry thought he had got his man. This is excellent bowling from Matt Henry backing up the good work done by Southee and Boult
36.4 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, fuller length outside off, this time Root is watchful and leaves
36.3 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, cracker from Matt Henry, angles it in and then it moves away after hitting the seam, Root this time fiddled at that and was lucky that the ball missed the outside edge. Good take by Latham as the ball swung after beating the bat
36.2 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, pitched up outside off, Root gets forward and shoulders arms
36.1 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, good length outside off, left alone
35.6 -
Boult to Cook, no run, again middle of the bat as Cook leans into the defensive shot
35.5 -
Boult to Cook, no run, wide of the crease and probably the inswinger, Cook gets forward and defends to cover
35.4 -
Boult to Cook, no run, pitched up outside off, Cook gets forward and drives sweetly but straight to the fielder at mid-off
35.3 -
Boult to Cook, no run, short of length outside off, Cook rises tall and defends to cover
Cook has looked very assured of his off stump. He has left well. The feet are moving nicely and he is picking off the straight deliveries for runs. Would need a special delivery to get him out
35.2 -
Boult to Cook, no run, outswinger, left alone
35.1 -
Boult to Cook, no run, good leave from Cook as Boult hits a probing line and length outside off
34.6 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, the length isn't there to play that cut shot, Root leaning back and mistiming the shot to point
34.5 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, short of length outside off, Root defends off the back foot to point
34.4 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, pitched up outside off, Root leans into a free stroking drive but hits it straight to Baz at mid-off
34.3 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, back of a length outside off, Root stands tall to punch but mistimes it back to the bowler
34.2 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, Matt Henry shortens the length and puts it outside off, Root shoulders arms
34.1 -
Matt Henry to J Root, no run, good length outside off, Root gets forward and defends
33.6 -
Boult to J Root, 1 run, another inswinger but the line is middle and leg, tucked to fine leg, also the length was short which allowed the back foot shot
33.5 -
Boult to J Root, no run, these banana inswingers are creating problems for Root, this shapes back in late and is heading to middle, Root looks to drive and gets an inside edge onto the pads. That saved him
33.4 -
Boult to J Root, no run, short of length on the stumps, Root stands tall and blocks
33.3 -
Boult to J Root, no run, way outside off, easy leave
33.2 -
Boult to Cook, 1 run, good length outside off, Cook defends wide of cover and takes a sharp single
33.1 -
Boult to J Root, byes, 1 run, nervy and iffy from Root. Ambitious too. Tries to drive a swinging delivery without covering the line, the ball almost knocks out the off stump, not far from snicking it, Latham dives to his left and parries the ball as it swung, the batsmen take a bye
32.6 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, again Anderson with a good piece of fielding at mid-wicket, flicked to his right and he dives to save a couple at least
32.5 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 2 runs, good length on the pads, tucked to deep backward square leg, for a couple
32.4 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, that is a good/nervy leave. Select which one you want, depending on how you see it. Short of a length and outside off, nipping back in, Cook left it pretty late and it thudded into Latham's mitts. Not far from the off stump
Three slips and a gully
32.3 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, short of length on the stumps, Cook defends with soft hands and the ball goes to gully
32.2 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, hint of shape back in to Cook, on middle, clipped to mid-on
32.1 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, full toss outside off, Cook was surprised I guess by that, pushes it back to the bowler
Matt Henry [5.0-0-15-0] is back into the attack
31.6 -
Boult to J Root, no run, loud appeal for lbw and New Zealand don't take the review. Baz has a word with Boult and then shakes his head. It was very full and swinging in, Root missed the flick, struck around leg stump and the swing would've taken it down. Erasmus immediately negated the appeal
31.5 -
Boult to J Root, no run, short of length on the stumps, turned softly to short mid-wicket
31.4 -
Boult to J Root, no run, good length slanting away from outside off, left alone
31.3 -
Boult to J Root, no run, Anderson came forward and tried to get his fingers under that flick from Root, but the ball touched the ground first. Anderson wasn't sure and immediately told the umpires about it. Good sporting spirit shown
Has Root been caught at square leg? The umpires have gone upstairs. The fielder caught it and said to the umpires that he wasn't sure. The third umpire brought into play. Fair delivery. Let's see which side the third umpire rules in favor of. The first angle isn't giving me much says Rod Tucker. It has touched the ground I think says Tucker. Corey Anderson is the fielder. He slid forward to take it and 'it is clearly on the ground' says Tucker. Not out will be the decision
McCullum is seen stretching his back and hammy
31.2 -
Boult to J Root, no run, length on the stumps, tucked to short mid-wicket
Three slips, a gully and a short mid-wicket in
31.1 -
Boult to J Root, FOUR, fabulous off-drive from Root. Stand and deliver from Root. Swinging in but he got forward and drove it on the rise, held the pose too. Free flowing stroke
30.6 -
Southee to Cook, no run, pitched up outside off, Cook gets forward and defends to point
McCullum after allowing that ball to slip past him was seen stretching his left hamstring. Certainly did something while attempting to field the ball
30.5 -
Southee to Cook, no run, back to outside off lines, left alone
30.4 -
Southee to Cook, FOUR, swinging down leg, Cook glances fine and gives fine leg no chance. Played it well
30.3 -
Southee to J Root, 3 runs, what has happened here? Has Baz done something to his hammy? He is down currently. Uncharacteristic effort from McCullum as he allowed the drive to go past him at cover. Ronchi gives a spirited chase and pulls it back with a dive, he is running with his shin pads on but just manages to save the boundary. McCullum was grimacing in pain but is up on his feet which is good news for New Zealand
30.2 -
Southee to J Root, no run, solidly blocked off the back foot as Southee shortens his length a little
30.1 -
Southee to J Root, no run, short of length outside off, steered with an open face to fourth slip
29.6 -
Boult to Cook, FOUR, first runs of the morning. On a good length and outside off, Cook gets forward and opens the face of the bat to steer it through the gully region. The ball beats the chasing fielders
29.5 -
Boult to Cook, no run, brilliant inswinger from Boult, nearly catches Cook off-guard. The variation from Boult, swings it in late and Cook who had faced all outswingers has to be vigilant to get his bat around his front pad. It tailed in and Cook pushed it to mid-on after picking it a tad late
29.4 -
Boult to Cook, no run, soft hands from Cook ensures the edge dies down to the fourth slip, played it down
Four slips and a gully
29.3 -
Boult to Cook, no run, full outside off, Cook gets a nice stride forward and blocks solidly
29.2 -
Boult to Cook, no run, Latham fumbles the take after Cook leaves, the slip cordon mop up
Replays on that Bell dismissal show he was on the walk while driving and his balance was completely shot. Also Latham held it with his rigght mitt. Just about
29.1 -
Boult to Cook, no run, good length outside off, seaming away, left alone
28.6 -
Southee to J Root, no run, another maiden over. The third of the day in a row, outswinger, left alone
28.5 -
Southee to J Root, no run, pitched up outside off, Root gets forward to drive and the ball takes the inside half of the bat to mid-on
28.4 -
Southee to J Root, no run, Southee makes Root play, on the stumps, wristed to mid-on
28.3 -
Southee to J Root, no run, wide of the crease and starts it well outside off, moves away, Root lets it go
28.2 -
Southee to J Root, no run, full outswinger, a sighter for Root as he shoulders arms
28.1 -
Southee to J Root, no run, good length outside off, brings Root forward, who opens the face of the bat and defends to point
27.6 -
Boult to Cook, no run, still wide of off, Cook has a look and leaves
27.5 -
Boult to Cook, no run, Boult plugs away in that corridor of uncertainty, Cook is watchful, shoulders arms
27.4 -
Boult to Cook, no run, short of length on off, Cook hangs back and blocks
27.3 -
Boult to Cook, no run, wide of the crease and it is another outswinger, starts well outside off, easy leave
27.2 -
Boult to Cook, no run, good length outside off, holds its line, left alone
27.1 -
Boult to Cook, no run, straightaway Boult beats Cook outside off, outswinger, Cook tried to play inside the line of that but pushed at it, not far from the edge. Great start for Boult too
Trent Boult [9.0-2-22-1] is back into the attack
26.6 -
Southee to J Root, no run, well fielded by Baz at mid-off. Saved a couple at least after Root got forward and drove to his right. That is three stops in the over which have saved runs
26.5 -
Southee to J Root, no run, on a good length and outside off, Root gets forward and defends, to the right of one of the slip fielders in the cordon, diving stop again
Five slips crowd Root
26.4 -
Southee to J Root, no run, what a ball that is. Nearly another. Unplayable outswinger with bounce, Root came forward to defend, did all the right things there but somehow the ball escaped the edge. Southee thought he had his man. Lovely shape on that delivery
Joe Root, right handed bat, comes to the crease
26.3 -
Southee to Bell, out Caught by Latham!! Edged and gone. They are looking for the no-ball but Southee is fine. Superb outswinger, but a lazy drive from Bell, trying to hit on the rise and getting a healthy edge, well held by Latham too to his right as the ball was bouncing and rising to him. He hung on with his webbing. What a start for New Zealand that is. Bell was looking very positive last night but he is gone now. Bell c Latham b Southee 29(58) [4s-4]
Southee to Bell, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
26.2 -
Southee to Bell, no run, pitched up outside off, swinging away, Bell gets forward and opens the face of the bat on the square drive, good stop by Anderson diving to his left at point. Saved some runs
26.1 -
Southee to Bell, no run, short of length and seaming away after pitching outside off, Bell lifts his bat and lets it go
The Kiwis posed for a photoshoot just before the start of play today. Not sure for what. The players walk out with Baz leading them on their way. Cook and Bell stride out to the middle. Southee will start proceedings. Bell to face
Currently it is glorious sunshine at Lord's. That will make Bell and Cook happy. The ball won't swing as much when there is cloud cover. But the forecast is for some rain and cloudy conditions as the day progresses. Whether that forecast comes true remains to be seen.
The Test is nicely poised thought it must be said that it is still advantage New Zealand as they hold a 60-run lead going into day 4. The forecast is for cloud cover today as well which should mean the bowlers will come into the picture. There will be swing available for Southee and Boult. Will they make full use of it? Only time will tell. New Zealand tested Cook and Bell last evening with disciplined, probing lines but the pair held on gamely. A warm welcome to our coverage of day 4 of this Lord's Test.
Join us tomorrow as we bring you all the fourth day's action and it's also the grand finale of the Indian T20 League. Get ready for a Super Sunday folks! Good night and do remember to sleep tight! Cya!
England came out with a positive intent as debutant Adam Lyth hit a boundary off the first ball. He played some delightful strokes before he nicked one to Southee off Boult. Ballance, yet again exposed his poor foot work as Southee pegged his off-stump with a brilliant outswinger. Bell looked positive and showed some promise during his knock. Cook nicked a few but fortunately it didn't carry as the England skipper played with soft hands. Tomorrow will be a big day as both teams will look to dominate the proceedings. England would be hoping to get past NZ's lead and will look to post a good total. New Zealand will hope for some early wickets and try to tighten the grip on this game.
It has been a satisfying day for both the teams. First England managed to break the partnership between Taylor and Williamson as New Zealand lost the last seven wickets for just 120 runs. Baz and Watling showed some intent with the bat as the former failed to convert a good score into a great one. Watling played a handy knock as he registered his first fifty in England. His innings also helped New Zealand achieve a 134-run lead. Mark Wood was the pick of the bowlers as he generated good pace and bounce from the pitch. Stokes was unlucky not to get a wicket as his team mates put down a few chances off his bowling.
25.6 -
Craig to Cook, no run, floated up just outside off, Cook lunges forward and dead-bats it
Last ball of the day coming up
25.5 -
Craig to Cook, no run, flighted delivery on off, Cook presses forward and blocks
25.4 -
Craig to Cook, no run, this one turns away from well outside off, Cook puts his front foot forward and leaves it for the keeper
25.3 -
Craig to Cook, 2 runs, flatter outside off, Cook rocks back and cuts it towards cover, where Henry misfields and allows the batsmen to take two
A leg gully is in place now. FSL moves to a silly point position
25.2 -
Craig to Cook, no run, slows this one around off, Cook lunges forward in defence
25.1 -
Craig to Cook, no run, tossed up just outside off, the ball turns away and bounces extra, Cook pulls out from playing at that and he did the right thing there
Mark Craig [2.0-0-4-0] is back into the attack
Final over of the day coming up. Mark Craig will bowl it. A slip and a FSL in place for him.
24.6 -
Southee to Cook, 1 run, full on the stumps, Cook goes across and clips it through mid-wicket and gets to the other end
24.5 -
Southee to Cook, no run, full outside off from round the wicket, Cook shoulders arms
24.4 -
Southee to Bell, leg byes, 1 run, this one goes on with the angle on leg stump line, Bell fails to connect with the nudge, there was a loud appeal as the ball rolls away into the on-side off the pad but that was surely going down leg. The batsmen sneak in a leg bye
24.3 -
Southee to Bell, no run, loud shout of 'No' after Bell solidly blocks this length delivery angling in from just outside off into the off-side
24.2 -
Southee to Bell, no run, good ball from Southee this time around, this time he bowls it on a length closer to that off stump channel, Bell was looking to defend but pulls out just in time as the ball shapes away past his blade
24.1 -
Southee to Bell, no run, Southee needs to bowl closer to the stumps here. This was another outswinger outside off, Bell leaves that
23.6 -
Boult to Cook, no run, too full outside off, the swing away makes Cook leave this one as well
23.5 -
Boult to Cook, no run, edged but doesn't carry! This was overpitched on off, Cook pushes at that, the ball takes the outside edge and goes on the bounce to second slip
23.4 -
Boult to Cook, no run, goes slightly fuller and swings away futher from outside off, Cook is not going to play at those
23.3 -
Boult to Cook, no run, another one that's angled in and shapes away after pitching, Cook leaves it for the keeper as it was well outside off
23.2 -
Boult to Cook, no run, gets this one to shape away from outside off, left alone
23.1 -
Boult to Cook, FOUR, not a good ball from Boult, this one was down the leg-side, Cook connects well with the glance and sends it to the fine leg fence
22.6 -
Southee to Bell, no run, in the air and just short of Williamson! This one was a back of a length delivery outside off, Bell tries to guide it in the gap between third slip and gully, hits it uppishly. Luckily for him, the ball falls just in front of Williamson, who was diving forward to his left at gully. Bell survives
22.5 -
Southee to Bell, no run, another one that swings away even further from well outside off, Bell shoulders arms
22.4 -
Southee to Bell, 2 runs, that's a good shot but it wasn't timed that well. It was full and outside off, Bell leans into the drive and gets it to the right of mid-off, Southee too tries to stop with a dive but fails. McCullum chases it down and the batsmen take two in the meantime
22.3 -
Southee to Bell, no run, this one keeps a touch low on a length around off, Bell did well there to get his bat down in time to block
22.2 -
Southee to Bell, no run, on a good length and outside off, Bell comes forward and pushes at it with gentle hands, the ball takes a thickish outside edge and goes on the bounce to the right of third slip, who dives and stops the ball
22.1 -
Southee to Cook, 1 run, just short of a good length and shapes back in from outside off, Cook was half forward and pushes at that, the ball dribbles away to fine leg off the inside half of the bat
21.6 -
Boult to Bell, no run, full and just outside off, Bell opens the face of the bat and gently drives it to the left of backward point, who quickly moves across and prevents the single
Back over the wicket now
21.5 -
Boult to Bell, no run, angles this one on off and middle, Bell comes across and bunts it towards short mid-on
21.4 -
Boult to Bell, no run, Boult comes round the wicket and angles it in from outside off, Bell comes forward and drives it to mid-off
21.3 -
Boult to Cook, 1 run, length delivery swinging away just outside off, Cook pushes it through the cover-point region, gets to the other end with a single
21.2 -
Boult to Cook, no run, bowls this one well outside off and this one swings away further, Cook was never going to play at that
21.1 -
Boult to Cook, no run, short of length delivery shaping away outside off, Cook is happy to let that go
20.6 -
Southee to Bell, no run, a poke and a miss, this was a back of a length delivery that shapes away late ever so slightly, Bell pokes at that, the ball goes past the outside edge and through to the keeper
20.5 -
Southee to Bell, no run, on a good length and shapes away outside off, Bell leaves
20.4 -
Southee to Bell, no run, full and shaping in on the stumps this time around, Bell leans forward and drives it towards mid-off, who misfields but there was a fielder backing up, no harm done
20.3 -
Southee to Bell, no run, full and closer to the off stump, Bell leaves it alone as it way going away after pitching
20.2 -
Southee to Bell, no run, full delivery shaping away outside off, Bell is happy to leave that alone
Back over the wicket to Bell
20.1 -
Southee to Cook, 1 run, this one tails back in with the angle, Cook goes across and works it away behind square on the on-side off the inside half of the bat
Tim Southee [6.0-0-25-1] is back into the attack
Southee is back into the attack for one final burst. Will come from round the wicket to Cook.
19.6 -
Boult to Bell, no run, this one holds its line on the angle from outside off, Bell pushes at it tentatively and is beaten on the outside edge. The ball brushes the trouser and goes towards the keeper, the sound got the Kiwis interested but umpire Erasmus just walks away
19.5 -
Boult to Bell, no run, short of length delivery well outside off, Bell drops it to his right with soft hands
19.4 -
Boult to Bell, no run, back of a length delivery angling in from round the wicket, Bell defends off the back foot, the ball rolls away into the leg-side off the inside half of the bat
19.3 -
Boult to Bell, no run, Bell is down on his knees, he surely felt that! This one jags back in quite a bit from well outside off, Bell misses the defensive push and is hit on the box. He was grimacing in pain after that ball was bowled. Lies down on his back as the twelfth man runs out with some fluids. He is taking some time to get back to the crease, umpire Ravi walks upto him and maybe asked him about his well being
19.2 -
Boult to Bell, no run, Boult comes round the wicket and gets this one to shape back in from outside off, Bell pushes it to the left of the bowler
19.1 -
Boult to Cook, 1 run, this was a back of a length delivery on the pads, Cook tries to help it down to fine leg and hits it uppishly, the fielder at leg gully dives to his right but the ball evades him, the batsmen take a single
Leg gully in place for Boult as well
18.6 -
Craig to Bell, 2 runs, full toss from Craig, Bell steps out of the crease and drives it through extra cover, sweeper runs to his right and stops the ball in the deep, the batsmen take two in the meantime
18.5 -
Craig to Bell, no run, lunges forward to this flighted delivery outside off and blocks solidly
18.4 -
Craig to Bell, no run, tossed up well outside off and invites the batsman to drive, Bell went chasing after that but mistimes the drive to mid-off
18.3 -
Craig to Bell, no run, this one was bowled slower and turned back in from outside off, Bell clips it to backward square leg off the inside half of the bat
18.2 -
Craig to Bell, no run, flatter and on the stumps, Bell goes deep in the crease to defend
18.1 -
Craig to Bell, no run, this one bounces extra as Bell rocks back to cut, he misses and Latham did well there to collect the ball cleanly
17.6 -
Boult to Cook, no run, bowls the outswinger outside off, Cook shoulders arms
17.5 -
Boult to Cook, no run, full outside off, Cook presses forward and blocks it back to the bowler
17.4 -
Boult to Cook, no run, finally gets one in the channel just outside off, Cook is happy defending it off the front foot
17.3 -
Boult to Cook, no run, full and on the stumps, Cook defends it back to the bowler
17.2 -
Boult to Cook, no run, another one angling down leg, Cook thinks about pulling it but pulls out of the shot at the last moment, decides to leave it for the keeper
17.1 -
Boult to Cook, no run, Boult shrieks out a huge appeal but umpire Erasmus is not amused. This was angled down the leg side, Cook fails to glance it fine, there was a sound as it went past the bat, the keeper didn't think there was anything on that as well. The sound probably came from the bat hitting the pad
16.6 -
Craig to Bell, no run, bowls this slower and on the stumps, Bell blocks it to the left of FSL
16.5 -
Craig to Bell, no run, the straighter one from Craig, Bell didn't read it first but manages to defend it well in the end
16.4 -
Craig to Bell, no run, Bell goes deep in the crease and defends this quicker delivery turning in from outside off
16.3 -
Craig to Bell, 2 runs, bowls this flatter outside off, Bell waits for it to arrive and chops it to the right of slip, the batsmen come back for the second before the ball is chased down
16.2 -
Craig to Bell, no run, tossed up outside off, Bell prods forward in defence
16.1 -
Craig to Bell, no run, floated up outside off, Bell blocks it towards cover
Mark Craig, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
Time for some spin as Craig is introduced into the attack for the first time in this innings. There's some rough for him to target. Let's see how he goes. A slip and a FSL in place
15.6 -
Boult to Cook, no run, back of a length delivery angling in on top of off, Cook hops in the crease and drops it in front of the bowler
15.5 -
Boult to Cook, no run, this one shapes back in from wide outside off, Cook was lining up for the cut shot, but leaves it for the keeper in the end
15.4 -
Boult to Cook, no run, on a good length and just outside off, Cook prods forward and defends with a straight bat
15.3 -
Boult to Cook, no run, goes slightly fuller and gets this one to swing away from the left-hander, Cook is happy to leave that because it was well outside off
15.2 -
Boult to Bell, 1 run, nips back in from a length around off, Bell clips it backward of square leg, gets to the other end with a single
15.1 -
Boult to Bell, 2 runs, length delivery that comes back in from outside off, Bell leans forward, opens the face of the bat and drives it square of the wicket, two fielders give chase and the batsmen take two before they reach the ball
14.6 -
Matt Henry to Bell, 1 run, drifts one onto the pads, Bell would think that he missed out on a boundary there, he helps it behind square on the on-side and picks out the fielder, can only get a single and he will keep the strike
14.5 -
Matt Henry to Bell, no run, length delivery shaping away outside off, there was enough width on offer to tempt Bell, but he decides to let that one go
14.4 -
Matt Henry to Bell, no run, goes wide of the crease and bowls this one in the blockhole just outside off, Bell squeezes it out into the off-side
14.3 -
Matt Henry to Bell, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Bell rides the bounce and defends it to the right of the bowler
14.2 -
Matt Henry to Bell, no run, angled in on the stumps from wide of the crease, Bell gets behind the line and blocks with the straightest of bats
14.1 -
Matt Henry to Bell, no run, length delivery just outside off, Bell comes on the front foot and blocks it towards point
13.6 -
Boult to Cook, no run, full and swings away from the channel outside off, Cook hoists his bat and lets it go
13.5 -
Boult to Cook, no run, this one was angled in on off and doesn't do as much as Cook expected, it kept a touch low as well, Cook did well there to get his bat down in time and defend it into the off-side
13.4 -
Boult to Cook, no run, goes fuller once again outside off, Cook is happy to leave it for the keeper
13.3 -
Boult to Cook, no run, outswinger on a length just outside off, Cook presses forward and defends it to the left of point
Three slips and a gully for Cook
13.2 -
Boult to Cook, no run, bowls this one well outside off and gets it to shape away, Cook leaves it alone
13.1 -
Boult to Cook, no run, bowls this full with a hint of away swing just outside off, Cook lunges forward and dead-bats it back to the bowler
Trent Boult [3.0-0-13-1] is back into the attack
12.6 -
Matt Henry to Bell, FOUR, in the air but no harm done! This was full and invites the batsman to drive outside off, Bell's eyes lit up seeing the length and width on offer, he drives it uppishly square of the wicket and the ball runs away to the fence in no time. The bowler thought that he had a chance there but Bell placed it well in the gap
12.5 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 1 run, banged in short and outside off, Cook swivels on the pull and sends it behind square on the on-side, the batsmen cross over for a single
12.4 -
Matt Henry to Bell, 3 runs, Henry cried out 'Nooo' after bowling that ball, this was a half volley on the pads, Bell crisply clips it through mid-wicket, the batsmen take three before the ball is hunted down in the deep
12.3 -
Matt Henry to Bell, no run, on a good length and in the channel outside off, Bell prods forward and defends it towards point off the outside half of the bat
12.2 -
Matt Henry to Bell, no run, full and shaping away outside off, Bell opens the face of the bat and pushes it towards point
12.1 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 1 run, back of a length delivery that shapes back in on middle and leg, Cook tucks it away to deep square leg for a single
Drinks are on the field now
11.6 -
Southee to Bell, FOUR, that's a beautiful shot from Bell, this was pitched up well outside off, Bell leans into the drive and creams it through the vacant extra cover region, the ball hurries across the turf and crashes into the fence
11.5 -
Southee to Bell, no run, gets this one to shape away from leg stump line, Bell works it towards mid-wicket after covering the swing
11.4 -
Southee to Cook, 1 run, banged in short and at the batsman, Cook pulls it to deep square leg, gets to the other end with a single
Comes back over the wicket
11.3 -
Southee to Cook, no run, bowls this one fuller and outside off, Cook leans forward and drives, picks out mid-off
Southee comes from round the wicket
11.2 -
Southee to Cook, no run, angles this across off and was bowled fuller in length, Cook comes across and bunts it back to the bowler
11.1 -
Southee to Cook, no run, almost a yorker just outside off, Cook leans forward and squeezes it out to the left of mid-off, can't get the single away
10.6 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 1 run, this time Cook goes across and works this towards deep mid-wicket, gets a single and will keep the strike
10.5 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, edged and safe! This was on a length and angling away outside off, Cook prods forward and pushes at it, gets an outside edge that dies in front of the fielder at second slip, who dives to his right but the ball falls short of him. Cook played that with soft hands and that's what saved him
10.4 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 2 runs, this time Cook leans forward and drives this delivery angled across off to the left of mid-off, Baz gives chase and the batsmen take two in the meantime
10.3 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, in the air and just short of the fielder! This was bowled fuller and shapes back in on off, Cook looks to clip it away into the on-side, ends up chipping it uppishly towards Ronchi at mid-on, who dives forward but the ball bounces in front of him
10.2 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, once again Henry bowls it in the channel around off, Cook this time gets behind the line and pushes it towards cover
10.1 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, length delivery that shapes back in ever so slightly on off, Cook tentatively pushes it to the right of the bowler
9.6 -
Southee to Bell, no run, full and swinging away late, Bell ignores it to the keeper
9.5 -
Southee to Bell, FOUR, full and wide, Bell goes for the drive off the front foot, he gets a thick outside edge as the ball flies over the slip cordon and in to the third man fence
9.4 -
Southee to Bell, no run, length delivery just outside off, pushed back to the bowler
9.3 -
Southee to Cook, 1 run, almost a yorker on the pads, Cook clips it to deep square leg and picks up a single
9.2 -
Southee to Cook, no run, fuller delivery on off and middle, Cook pushes it straight to extra-cover
9.1 -
Southee to Cook, no run, full delivery shaping away late, Cook gets an outside on the defence, the ball rolls towards the slip cordon
8.6 -
Matt Henry to Bell, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Bell defends it off the front foot
8.5 -
Matt Henry to Bell, no run, length delivery just outside off, Bell blocks
8.4 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 1 run, full inswinger on the pads, Cook gets across and flicks it to fine leg
8.3 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, good length delivery outside off, Cook pushes it to cover
8.2 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, fuller delivery outside off, Cook lifts his bat and lets it go
8.1 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, back of a length delivery wide of off, left alone
7.6 -
Southee to Bell, FOUR, full delivery and width on offer, Bell gets forward and goes for the big drive through the off-side, gets an outside edge and the ball flies to the left of backward point, runs away to the fence in no time
7.5 -
Southee to Bell, no run, full inswinger from Southee, Bell turns it to mid-wicket
Ian Bell, right handed bat, comes to the crease
7.4 -
Southee to Ballance, out Bowled!! What a delivery from Southee! This was a ripper and Ballance had no clue. He pays the price for his shabby foot work. This was on a good length and swings away late, Ballance is stuck in the crease and offers a tentative poke, misses and the ball kisses the off-stump. In fact, he was squared up completely. Ballance b Southee 0(12)
Southee to Ballance, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
7.3 -
Southee to Ballance, no run, full delivery outside off, Ballance blocks it back to the bowler
7.2 -
Southee to Ballance, no run, full delivery just outside off, Ballance blocks it to the off-side
7.1 -
Southee to Cook, 1 run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Cook swivels across and pulls it behind square on the on-side
6.6 -
Matt Henry to Ballance, no run, full and down leg, Ballance flicks and misses
6.5 -
Matt Henry to Cook, 1 run, back of a length delivery on middle and off, Cook turns it wide of mid-on and calls for a quick single
6.4 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, edged and didn't carry, this was a length delivery that swings away late, Cook pushes at it with soft hands and gets a thick outside edge, it doesn't carry to Taylor at first slip. Use of soft hands saved Cook there
6.3 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, on a good length just outside off, Cook hangs back and blocks, the ball rolls to wide of mid-off
6.2 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, short of length delivery just outside off, Cook punches it straight to extra-cover
6.1 -
Matt Henry to Cook, no run, back of a length delivery wide outside off, Cook lifts his bat and lets it go
Matt Henry, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
5.6 -
Southee to Ballance, no run, full delivery on middle and leg, Ballance works it straight to short mid-wicket
5.5 -
Southee to Ballance, no run, fuller delivery just outside off, Ballance leans forward and presents the full face of the bat
5.4 -
Southee to Cook, 1 run, good length delivery on middle and leg, Cook clips it behind square on the on-side
5.3 -
Southee to Cook, 2 runs, full delivery tailing back in on middle stump line, Cook flicks it to deep square leg and collects a couple
5.2 -
Southee to Cook, no run, full delivery on the pads, Cook misses on the flick, that was swinging in too much, bowler has his hands on head. That would have gone down leg
5.1 -
Southee to Cook, no run, back of a length delivery on middle and leg, Cook turns it towards short mid-wicket
4.6 -
Boult to Ballance, no run, bumper just outside off, Ballance watches it carefully and lets it go
4.5 -
Boult to Ballance, no run, length delivery just outside off, Ballance pushes it to the off-side
4.4 -
Boult to Cook, 1 run, almost chopped on! This was short of a good length and was angling into Cook, he was looking to cut, gets an inside-edge and the ball rolls away towards fine leg
4.3 -
Boult to Cook, no run, full once again and swings away outside off, Cook leaves it once again
4.2 -
Boult to Cook, no run, back of a length delivery wide of off, Cook shoulders arms
4.1 -
Boult to Cook, no run, full delivery shaping away outside off, Cook lifts his bat and lets it go
3.6 -
Southee to Cook, 1 run, very full from Southee, it was almost a yorker that tails back in towards the batsman, Cook clips it to the fine leg
3.5 -
Southee to Cook, FOUR, risky shot but gets the desired result, this was banged in short and at the batsman, Cook goes for the hook and gets a fat top-edge, the ball flies to the fine leg fence. The fielder in the deep was square and had no chance of stopping that
3.4 -
Southee to Cook, no run, bumper wide of off, Cook left it to the keeper, good leaping take from Latham
3.3 -
Southee to Cook, no run, back of a length delivery on middle and leg, Cook turns it to mid-wicket
3.2 -
Southee to Cook, no run, on a good length around middle and off, Cook gets across and blocks it to the left of the bowler
3.1 -
Southee to Cook, no run, full and an away swinger from Southee, Cook leaves
2.6 -
Boult to Ballance, no run, fuller delivery outside off, Ballance shoulders arms at it
2.5 -
Boult to Ballance, no run, full and angling into Ballance, he gets slightly forward and blocks
2.4 -
Boult to Ballance, no run, fullish delivery outside off, Ballance gets inside the line and lets it go through to the keeper
2.3 -
Boult to Ballance, no run, good length delivery outside off, Ballance lifts his bat and lets it go
Gary Ballance, left handed bat, comes to the crease
2.2 -
Boult to Lyth, out Caught by Southee!! Not a good outing for the debutant, he looked promising but couldn't resist for long. This was bowled on a back of a length and shapes away late, Lyth pokes at it, gets a thick outside edge, Southee at third slip takes a good low catch diving to his right. Lyth c Southee b Boult 12(8) [4s-3]
Boult to Lyth, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
2.1 -
Boult to Lyth, FOUR, short delivery and Lyth had enough width to free his arms, Lyth hangs back and cuts it in front of square on the off-side, the ball crashes into the fence in no time
1.6 -
Southee to Cook, 2 runs, good length delivery swaying into the pads, Cook waits and flicks it to deep backward square leg and picks a couple
1.5 -
Southee to Cook, no run, fraction fuller outside off, Cook gets forward and leaves it to the keeper
1.4 -
Southee to Cook, no run, back of a length delivery wide outside off, left alone
1.3 -
Southee to Cook, no run, tad fuller on off, Cook pushes it to the off-side
Luke Ronchi is on the field for BJ Watling
1.2 -
Southee to Cook, no run, short of length delivery on middle and leg, Cook turns it to the on-side
1.1 -
Southee to Cook, no run, back of a length delivery way outside off, Cook stays inside the line and watches it sail through to the keeper
Tim Southee, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
0.6 -
Boult to Lyth, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Lyth leaves it to the keeper, the ball raised steeply as soon as it crossed the batsman
0.5 -
Boult to Lyth, FOUR, back of a length delivery and Lyth had enough width to sit back and punch it square of the wicket, good shot from the debutant
0.4 -
Boult to Lyth, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Lyth lifts his bat and lets it go
0.3 -
Boult to Lyth, no run, short delivery outside off, Lyth ignores it to the keeper
0.2 -
Boult to Lyth, no run, length delivery that rises steeply outside off, left alone
0.1 -
Boult to Lyth, FOUR, short and punished, good shot to open the account, short and angling into the left hander, Lyth stays back and pulls it over mid-on, the fielder gives chase but the ball wins the race
Lyth and Cook are at the crease. Lyth is on strike. Boult will open the attack
England and New Zealand will now travel to Leeds for their second and last Test of the series at Headingley on Friday. Cricket has made its return in Pakistan after a gap of 6 years and to their fans' delight Pakistan have sealed the T20 series against Zimbabwe. Join us for all the Pakistan-Zimbabwe ODI action tomorrow. Thanks for your company. Good night folks!Adios!
Stokes: "Without a doubt (talking about this being the highlight of his career). The whole game was very special. I have been striking the ball pretty well in the nets, didn't expect to play like that, bit of fluke I guess. There was always an opportunity to score with attacking fields and Lord's has a fast outfield. It always makes the game easy when you can enjoy the game. We are calling him (Joe Root) the Don (Sir Don Bradman) at the moment, hope his form continues. The crowd were absolutely sensational. Thanks a lot for everyone to come out and support us."
Ben Stokes is the Man of the Match for his allround performance. The Durham lad scored 193 runs and picked up 3 wickets.
Cook: "Never in doubt (talking about his feeling when he saw the ball fly down to Mooen Ali). Thank God he (Mooen Ali) hung onto it. Certainly up there (talking about his ton). They bowled really well. We got a bit lucky, we needed some luck. Ben (Stokes) came in and played an innings which I have never seen before. It was a fantastic knock from Ben. We started bowling well from day 3. We did not bowl well on day 2, but came back well. Wood looked brilliant. This week has been a rocky roll and to come out and perform like this is outstanding. We have been incredibly lucky to have such support. To have support on a 5th day of a Lord's Test, we are very lucky. I can't actually remember Lord's being more louder. Today we are just going to concentrate on what a fantastic Test match we have played. All the external stuff we will leave it for later. We were in a little bit of a limbo and if we play like that when we are in a limbo then I'm pretty happy."
McCullum: "The boys are hurting a bit. Credit to England for the way they played right throughout. They grabbed the initiative when it was needed. Credit to our boys as well. It was a great game and a great ad to Test cricket. We scored over 730 runs and still lost. We can go with our heads held high to Headingley. It was such a fine line with success and failure when two quality sides are playing. Ben and Root played with a lot of freedom and put them ahead in the game. Losing your top 3, rips the heart out of the batting. It was a tactical decision, he is a fighter (talking about promoting Watling). We were thinking if he (Watling) and Kane would have stitched a partnership, then me and Corey would have played our natural game. I was still delighted with the way our bowlers bowled. They are phenomenal bowlers and managed to take 20 wickets. We have to replot our strategy before we head into the next game."
Here are a few highlights of this game:
James Anderson is just one short of 400 wickets in Test match cricket.
Ben Stokes 85-ball 100 is the fastest Test century at the Home of Cricket.
1610 - The number of runs scored in this Test match, highest at Lord's.
It has been a great Test match where battle between ball and bat was well balanced. There were times when the pitch looked flat and batsmen scored freely and also there were times where the ball was wobbling around and the batsmen had absolutely no clue. That's what Test match cricket is all about. England were 30/4 in the first hour of the first day. None of the pundits could have written a script for what has to happen 4 days later. England exhibited patience and aggression with the bat and the ball respectively. That's when you win Test matches and for sure this will remain as one of the great wins in English cricket.
New Zealand failed to replicate what Sri Lanka managed to do last year at the very same ground. The hosts had to contend with a draw the previous year as they failed to pick up the tenth wicket in the last five balls. But this time, they turned it around and ensured that they wrapped up the match with more than 9 overs left. Debutants Mark Wood and Matt Henry were pretty impressive and showed some promise with the ball.
New Zealand got off to the worst of starts as both openers departed without troubling the scorers. Ross Taylor got off to a start but failed to convert it into a great one as he exposed his poor footwork to an inswinger off Broad. Williamson and Watling steadied the ship and played cautiously for a brief period. Stokes looked dangerous as soon as he was offered the ball in his first spell. It didn't take too long for the redhead lad to make his mark as he sent back Williamson and McCullum off consecutive balls. It looked like all over for the Kiwis before Anderson came out and smacked 14 runs off Stokes's very next over. Anderson and Watling got to their respective fifties and survived some scary spells. However, Watling's fighting knock came to an end as he gloved one to Buttler while trying to fend a short delivery from Mark Wood. Anderson was then trapped lbw and it took quite a while for the hosts to clean up the tail.
The Black Caps, however, lost the plot as they threw away the last 6 wickets within 120 runs. Watling played a battling knock which helped his team post a 134-run lead. Boult and Southee troubled the Englishmen with the new ball as the hosts yet again failed to provide a good start. It was New Zealand's game till day 3 and from there on Cook and Root twitched some momentum as they helped England get past NZ's first innings total. Cook registered his 27th Test ton and went on to score 162 off 345 balls during his composed knock. Ben Stokes, the Durham lad, was the difference between both the teams. He missed out on a ton in the first innings but came out all guns blazing in the second. He thrashed Southee to all corners of the ground as the latter kept bowling short time and again. More than 75 percent of his runs came in boundaries which pretty much tells us the way he took on the hapless NZ pacers. The visitors never recovered after Stokes' onslaught as England went onto post a stiff target.
It has been a fascinating Test match throughout. England were inserted to bat and were rattled by the swing of the New Zealand pacers. They were reduced to 30/4 before Root and Stokes bailed them out by stitching a 161-run stand. Fifties from Buttler and Ali ensured that England posted a good first innings total. New Zealand came out with a positive intent as the opening duo, Latham-Guptill constructed a partnership which invariably set a good platform for the batsmen to follow. All the top four Kiwi batters scored in excess of 50 runs while Baz fell short of a fifty. Williamson extended his dream run with the bat as he essayed his first century at the Home of Cricket. The highlight of his innings was playing the ball late and leaving the deliveries more often than not.
All smiles in the England camp. As soon as the catch was taken the support staff and team management started celebrating. McCullum leads his side out to shake hands with the winners. It has been a riveting Test and it is England who come out on top.
67.3 -
Broad to Boult, out Caught by Moeen Ali!! England win! Loud cheers surround Lord's. The players gather in a huddle and celebrate. Mooen Ali pulls off an excellent catch. Short delivery angled across off, Boult makes room and guides it over the slip cordon, the fielder was placed at third man, Mooen ran back and to his left, took it over his right shoulder, dives and still manages to hang onto the ball with his left hand. Boult c Moeen Ali b Broad 10(26) [4s-2]
Broad to Boult, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
67.2 -
Broad to Boult, 2 runs, short and on the stumps, Boult shuffles across and tucks it, the ball was in the air but wide of the short leg fielder
67.1 -
Broad to Boult, no run, short and on middle, Boult backs away to the leg-side and knocks it towards cover
These two have survived 47 balls. Can they do so for another 60 balls and pull off the unthinkable? We shall find out as Broad comes round the wicket. Leg slip and short leg in place. Boult can expect the short stuff
66.6 -
J Anderson to Matt Henry, no run, in the air and safe! England can't believe their luck. It went straight where Stokes was stationed. Short and at the batsman, Henry fends and the ball takes the shoulder of the bat and lobs towards point, Stokes was there until he was moved
Stokes has been moved into a 5th slip position
66.5 -
J Anderson to Matt Henry, 2 runs, almost! On a length just outside off, Henry goes at that away from the body, the outside edge flies to the right of fourth slip. Root tidies up
66.4 -
J Anderson to Matt Henry, no run, short and just outside off, Henry drops his wrists and sways out of the line
66.3 -
J Anderson to Matt Henry, no run, pitched up around off, Henry push-drives to mid-off. Looking more comfortable with each passing ball
66.2 -
J Anderson to Matt Henry, no run, good length ball on off and middle, Henry knocks it to mid-on
66.1 -
J Anderson to Matt Henry, no run, fuller and on off, Henry stays beside the line and pushes it to point
66.1 -
J Anderson to Matt Henry, wide, Anderson starts with a very short delivery, Henry was never going to reach that, Buttler leaps up and collects one-handed. The umpire doesn't like the height on that one
James Anderson [13.0-5-28-1] is back into the attack
65.6 -
Broad to Boult, no run, slower delivery on off, Boult gets inside the line and turns it gently to mid-wicket
65.5 -
Broad to Boult, no run, short and on the stumps, Boult runs away to the leg-side and knocks it to cover
65.4 -
Broad to Boult, FOUR, that's really well played by Boult. Low full toss around off, Boult stays leg-side of the ball, opens the bat face and eases it square on the off-side, picks up a boundary
65.3 -
Broad to Boult, no run, yorker on the base of middle, Boult manages to dig it out to cover
65.2 -
Broad to Boult, no run, full and on the stumps, Boult once more backs away, but comes in-line and defends to mid-on
65.1 -
Broad to Boult, no run, short delivery doesn't rise much, Boult arches back and lets it go, the ball just goes over the off-pole
64.6 -
Stokes to Matt Henry, no run, straying onto the pads, Henry can't connect with the flick, is struck on the pads, it was going down
64.5 -
Stokes to Matt Henry, FOUR, yorker on off, Henry just about got his bat down, squirts it off the inside edge past the leg gully fielder, the ball races away to the vacant fine leg fence
64.4 -
Stokes to Matt Henry, no run, good length ball on off and middle, Henry taps it to the right of the bowler
64.4 -
Stokes to Matt Henry, wide, bumper down leg, Henry half ducks, ball sails through to Buttler who leaps to his left and gloves it. Called a wide for height
64.3 -
Stokes to Matt Henry, no run, the slower ball well wide of off, Henry watches it go past him
64.2 -
Stokes to Matt Henry, no run, digs it midway down the wicket, the line is outside off, Henry has no problems dealing with it
64.1 -
Stokes to Matt Henry, no run, short of length around off, Henry punches it straight to Ballance at silly point
63.6 -
Broad to Boult, no run, back of a length on off, Boult was moving away to the leg-side, but gets in-line at the last instant and defends to cover
63.5 -
Broad to Boult, no run, short and outside off, Boult has nothing to do with it
63.4 -
Broad to Boult, no run, fuller and around off, Boult was backing away to play the shot, decides against it, he had not covered his off-pole and the ball was not far away
63.3 -
Broad to Boult, FOUR, pitched up on off, Broad went for yorker and didn't quite get it up there, Boult makes a bit of room and hammers it through the vacant mid-off region
63.2 -
Broad to Boult, no run, full and targeting the stumps, Boult knocks it off the inner part to mid-wicket
63.1 -
Broad to Boult, no run, back of a length close to off, Boult defends off the back foot to point
Stuart Broad [14.0-3-40-2] is back into the attack
62.6 -
Stokes to Matt Henry, no run, pitched up just outside off, Henry drives it towards mid-off, Broad dives to his right and makes a fine stop
Silly point in place
62.5 -
Stokes to Matt Henry, no run, banged in short and on off, Henry camps back and defends to the off-side
62.4 -
Stokes to Matt Henry, no run, short and at the batsman, Henry gets his bat in front of the pad and knocks it to the on-side
62.3 -
Stokes to Matt Henry, 2 runs, fuller and just outside off, Henry drives it wide of straightish mid-off, they are happy with the two
A short leg and leg gully waiting for the catch
62.2 -
Stokes to Matt Henry, no run, another bumper on the stumps, Henry ducks and eludes it comfortably
62.1 -
Stokes to Matt Henry, no run, lifter angling down leg, Henry sits down and lets it go
Time for a drinks break. England are one wicket away from winning the game. All the moves Cook has made today has worked for him. So, who will he turn to, to pick the final wicket. Let's wait and find out as the last hour of play starts.
61.6 -
Moeen Ali to Boult, no run, flatter and just outside off, Boult goes back and across, defends solidly
61.5 -
Moeen Ali to Boult, no run, gives this bit more, Boult kneels down and plays the slog sweep, hits it on the bounce to mid-on
61.4 -
Moeen Ali to Boult, no run, slower and drifting in, Boult was neither forward nor back as he defends to the off-side
61.3 -
Moeen Ali to Boult, no run, touch quicker and outside off, Boult blocks off the toe-end to silly point
61.2 -
Moeen Ali to Boult, no run, flighted just outside off, Boult lunges forward in defence
61.1 -
Moeen Ali to Boult, no run, tossed up outside off, Boult drives it to mid-off, straight to the fielder
60.6 -
Stokes to Matt Henry, no run, Stokes went for the yorker, doesn't get it full enough, Henry drives and finds mid-on
Five slips, short leg, short mid-off, short cover and mid-on in place
60.5 -
Stokes to Matt Henry, no run, on a length and on off, Henry presents the full face and defends back to Stokes
60.4 -
Stokes to Matt Henry, no run, fullish and close to off, Henry pushes it through cover, the duo don't go through with the single. Don't know who is protecting who
60.3 -
Stokes to Matt Henry, no run, good length ball on the stumps, Henry doesn't get behind the line, but manages to keep it out
The crowd can sense victory any time soon.
60.2 -
Stokes to Matt Henry, 2 runs, back of a length around off, Henry punches through cover and collects two
60.1 -
Stokes to Matt Henry, no run, short delivery just outside off, Henry sways away from the line of the delivery
59.6 -
Moeen Ali to Boult, no run, defended off the back foot
59.5 -
Moeen Ali to Boult, no run, tossed up and turns back in, Boult prods forward, misses the defence, the ball lobs off the pad to short leg. England's close in fielders went up straightaway. Ravi didn't budge, they went for the review. There was no bat involved. Easy decision for umpire Tucker
England are reviewing a bat-pad. Ravi didn't give it. It's a fair delivery. 'Can we go front on spin vision? The ball certainly passed the bat. Can we go to HotSpot? There is no mark on it. Can we go to RTS? There is nothing. You are on screen now Ravi, stay with your onfield decision'.
59.4 -
Moeen Ali to Boult, no run, the quicker on, goes straight, Boult brings his bat inside the line and lets it go
59.3 -
Moeen Ali to Boult, no run, flighted around off, Boult pushes it gently towards mid-off
A crowd of people surrounding Boult. A slip, gully, silly point, short leg and leg slip in place
59.2 -
Moeen Ali to Boult, no run, slower and outside off, Boult presses forward and keeps it out
Trent Boult, right handed bat, comes to the crease
59.1 -
Moeen Ali to Southee, out Caught&Bowled!! Well, well whatever Cook does, is turning out to be gold. Brought on Moeen Ali and he too responds to the skipper's call. New Zealand falling apart at Lord's. Flighted just outside off, Southee comes forward and drives, doesn't keep it down, hits it in the air to the left of the bowler, Ali dives and pouches it. England one wicket away now from sealing the game. Southee c and b Moeen Ali 20(16) [4s-3]
Moeen Ali to Southee, THATS OUT!! Caught&Bowled!!
Moeen Ali [6.0-1-35-0] is back into the attack
Matt Henry, right handed bat, comes to the crease
The players have a drink. England are two wickets away from a great victory. Cook has gone to Mooen Ali now.
58.6 -
Stokes to Craig, out Bowled!! Once again Stokes provides the breakthrough. Cook wanted a wicket, he turned to Stokes and he has repaid his captain's faith. Full delivery on middle and leg, Craig fails to connect with the flick, the ball hits the pad and deflects onto the stumps. The crowd get going with that wicket. Stokes has become a favourite amongst them. Craig b Stokes 4(24)
Stokes to Craig, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
58.5 -
Stokes to Craig, no run, angled across the left-hander, Craig stands tall and gets a bottom edge on the punch, ball goes on the bounce to the fourth slip fielder
Four slips and two gullies in place
58.4 -
Stokes to Southee, 1 run, drags the length back, Southee hangs back and nudges through the vacant mid-wicket region
58.3 -
Stokes to Southee, no run, fuller and around off, Southee drags the drive to mid-on, it was in the air and bounces in front of Broad. The bat turned and hence ended up dragging it to mid-on
58.2 -
Stokes to Southee, no run, short of length on off, blocked to the right of the bowler
58.1 -
Stokes to Southee, no run, back of a length just outside off, Southee punches it towards mid-off, got it off the toe-end hence no timing on that
Ben Stokes [7.0-3-28-2] is back into the attack
57.6 -
J Root to Craig, no run, slower and targeting the stumps, Craig shoulders arms, the ball bounces extra but Buttler has it covered
57.5 -
J Root to Craig, no run, flatter and just outside off, Craig goes back and knocks it to cover
57.4 -
J Root to Craig, no run, floated up around off, defended off the front foot
57.3 -
J Root to Craig, no run, flighted outside off, Craig drives into the man at silly point, the ball hits the shin guard and deflects to mid-off
57.2 -
J Root to Craig, no run, slides on after pitching, Craig defends off the inside half of the bat to short leg
57.1 -
J Root to Craig, no run, tossed up outside off, left alone
56.6 -
Mark Wood to Craig, 3 runs, full and outside off stump, Craig drives it along the ground through mid-off, Broad gives chase and pulls it back just in time to save one. Expensive over but England wouldn't mind
56.5 -
Mark Wood to Southee, 3 runs, short of length delivery outside off stump, Southee dabs it square of the wicket on the off-side and it's good enough for three
56.4 -
Mark Wood to Southee, FOUR, this is an upper cut and it's executed well, a hat-trick of boundaries for Southee. Wood tries the bumper but it doesn't rise much, Southee backs away and cuts it over backward point for four
56.3 -
Mark Wood to Southee, FOUR, Southee opens up by clearing his front leg out of the way, Wood bowls a length ball on the off stump, Southee lofts the drive back over the bowler's head for four
56.2 -
Mark Wood to Southee, FOUR, too short, Southee rocks back and cuts well, no one at point and it races away for four
56.1 -
Mark Wood to Southee, no run, short of length delivery from Wood, Southee hops and looks to defend, the ball rolls off the thigh pad to gully
55.6 -
J Root to Craig, no run, and again. This one spins even more. Craig is beaten on the drive and it goes to first slip
55.5 -
J Root to Craig, no run, sharp turn away from the left-hander, flighted delivery outside off stump, Craig looks to drive, the ball beats the edge
55.4 -
J Root to Craig, no run, almost a yorker, dug out to the left of the bowler
55.3 -
J Root to Craig, no run, leans forward to keep this flighted delivery out
55.2 -
J Root to Craig, no run, close to the off stump, Craig defends off the front foot
55.1 -
J Root to Craig, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, Craig defends off the front foot
54.6 -
Mark Wood to Southee, 2 runs, edgedddd but did it carry? Short of a length delivery outside off stump, Southee looks to defend and gets a thick edge, third slip dives to his left, but looks like it didn't carry to him
54.5 -
Mark Wood to Southee, no run, back of a length delivery on the off stump, Southee defends off the back foot
54.4 -
Mark Wood to Southee, no run, softly driven to the left of cover
54.3 -
Mark Wood to Southee, no run, short of length delivery on the off stump, Southee defends off the back foot
54.2 -
Mark Wood to Southee, no run, overpitched outside off stump, Southee drives and picks out short cover
54.1 -
Mark Wood to Craig, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Craig punches it to point
Some repair work being done near the bowler's landing area.
53.6 -
J Root to Southee, 2 runs, driven uppishly but not convincing, flighted delivery outside off stump, Southee plays a loose drive and sends it to the left of the bowler
Tim Southee, right handed bat, comes to the crease
53.5 -
J Root to Corey Anderson, out Lbw!! This man has the habit of picking key wickets and he hasn't disappointed Cook. Misjudgement from Anderson. He should have been forward to this slider, opted to play off the back foot, missed it completely and it hit him in line with middle and leg. Umpire Ravi thought for a while and raised his finger. Anderson reviewed it but technology showed that it was just clipping leg stump. This is a big wicket as Anderson was well set. England have two new batsmen at the crease now. Corey Anderson lbw b J Root 67(87) [4s-13 6s-1]
J Root to Corey Anderson, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!
Big shout and given. Anderson has reviewed. Looked OUT to me. Now the ball has to completely miss the stumps for the decision to be overturned. "He's clearly missed that, I'll just check Hot-Spot. I am comfortable that he's missed that, we'll go to ball tracking please. Impact in-line and it's hitting the stumps, it's umpire's call and Ravi, you can stay with your decision," says Rod Tucker.
53.4 -
J Root to Corey Anderson, no run, driven to the left of the bowler, who dives and saves a few
53.3 -
J Root to Corey Anderson, no run, tossed up just outside off stump, Anderson defends it to silly-point
53.2 -
J Root to Corey Anderson, no run, outside off stump, left alone
53.1 -
J Root to Corey Anderson, no run, flatter delivery just outside off stump, punched back to the bowler
52.6 -
Mark Wood to Craig, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Craig defends off the back foot and it goes towards gully
52.5 -
Mark Wood to Craig, no run, full and down the leg-side, Craig was just ball-watching on that occasion
Round the wicket
52.4 -
Mark Wood to Craig, no run, punched uppishly towards mid-off
52.3 -
Mark Wood to Craig, no run, short and on the leg stump, Craig ducks under it
52.2 -
Mark Wood to Corey Anderson, 1 run, driven off the back foot through cover-point as the length is short and he takes the run
52.1 -
Mark Wood to Corey Anderson, no run, short and outside off stump, Anderson lets it go
51.6 -
J Root to Craig, no run, big shout for LBW, not given and rightly so. Craig looks to defend off the front foot, the ball hits the pad before hitting the bat, but the impact was outside off stump
51.5 -
J Root to Corey Anderson, 1 run, low full toss on the off stump, Anderson drives it to mid-on
51.4 -
J Root to Corey Anderson, FOUR, wristy drive past the man at mid-on and it's gone for four. Very full from Root and Anderson hit that with a strong bottom hand grip
51.3 -
J Root to Corey Anderson, no run, very full and on the off stump, Anderson defends
51.2 -
J Root to Corey Anderson, no run, coming in with the arm, Anderson defends off the front foot
51.1 -
J Root to Corey Anderson, no run, tossed up way outside off stump, Anderson lets it go
50.6 -
Mark Wood to Craig, no run, going across the left-hander, left alone
50.5 -
Mark Wood to Craig, no run, another sharp bouncer, Craig tries to defend but it goes past the glove
50.4 -
Mark Wood to Craig, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Craig defends
Big roar from the crowd as Mark Wood gets ready to bowl
Mark Craig, left handed bat, comes to the crease
50.3 -
Mark Wood to Watling, out Caught by Buttler!! Watling walks and he has his bat on the head. The bowling change has worked for England. End of a terrific 107-run stand and end of a fantastic knock from the wicket-keeper batsman. He came in under immense pressure, absorbed everything and has played very well to give New Zealand a chance of saving this game. Short delivery on the off stump, Watling tries to sway out of the line, but doesn't drop his wrists and it brushes the glove en route to the keeper. Is this the inspiration England needed? Surely, they will fancy their chances now. The umpire checks for the no-ball but Wood is fine on that count. Watling c Buttler b Mark Wood 59(143) [4s-9]
Mark Wood to Watling, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
50.2 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, short ball, Watling thought about swaying out but then changed his mind and decided to defend
50.1 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, a solid back foot defence from Watling
49.6 -
J Root to Corey Anderson, no run, full and outside off stump, Anderson defends off the front foot
49.5 -
J Root to Corey Anderson, no run, slider outside off stump, Anderson lets it go
49.4 -
J Root to Corey Anderson, no run, very full from Root, Anderson defends
49.3 -
J Root to Corey Anderson, no run, spinning away outside off stump, Anderson shoulders arms
49.2 -
J Root to Corey Anderson, no run, short and outside off stump, Anderson flat-bats it to the right of the bowler, who gets his right hand to the ball as it rolls towards mid-off
49.1 -
J Root to Corey Anderson, no run, round the wicket, flighted delivery on the off stump, Anderson defends off the front foot
Joe Root, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
Slip and a gully in place
48.6 -
Mark Wood to Watling, FOUR, on the leg stump and that's easy pickings for Watling. He leans forward and flicks it along the ground and beats the fielder's dive at mid-wicket
48.5 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, back of a length on the leg stump, turned to square leg
48.4 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, fullish and outside off stump, driven back to the bowler
48.3 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, a back foot punch straight back to the bowler
48.2 -
Mark Wood to Corey Anderson, 1 run, full and outside off stump, Anderson mistimes the drive to mid-on
48.1 -
Mark Wood to Corey Anderson, no run, great judgement of the bounce, good length delivery pitching on off stump and just going over as Anderson shoulders arms
Mark Wood [8.0-2-20-0] is back into the attack
47.6 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, short of length just outside off stump, Watling defends off the back foot
47.5 -
J Anderson to Watling, 2 runs, good looking front foot drive as Anderson overpitches outside off stump, driven through cover
47.4 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, good length delivery on the off stump, Watling defends
The crowd get behind Anderson, the bowler
47.3 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, fullish and on the off stump, Watling defends off the front foot
47.2 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, good length from Anderson, Watling defends
47.1 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, good length delivery just outside off stump, Watling defends off the back foot
46.6 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, no run, full and on the off stump, Anderson turns it towards mid-on
46.5 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, no run, short delivery outside off stump, Anderson drops his wrists and lets it go
46.4 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, no run, full and on the off stump, Anderson looks to drive, but gets an inside edge that goes back onto the pad. That could have easily gone back onto the sticks
46.3 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, no run, on the off stump, Anderson defends
46.2 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, FOUR, good length delivery outside off stump, Anderson dabs it with an angled bat and sends it past gully for four. That brings up the 100-run stand as well
46.1 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, FOUR, driven on the rise and in the gap. Good length delivery outside off stump, Anderson drives it through extra-cover for four
45.6 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, back of a length around off, blocked off the back foot
45.5 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, nip-backer from short of length, Watling is stuck in the crease, is surprised by the extravagant movement, is hit right in the mid-riff. He grimaces in pain
45.4 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, fuller and around off, defended
45.3 -
J Anderson to Watling, FOUR, short and hint of width on offer, Watling goes for the cut, the under-edge is found, it goes on the bounce to Buttler, he gets a bad bounce and it races away to the fence. That also brings up the fifty for Watling. He just raises his bat and soakes in the applause
45.2 -
J Anderson to Watling, FOUR, Anderson errs in line and pays the price, on leg-stump, Watling gets inside the line and tickles it to the fine leg fence
45.1 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, short and slanted down leg, Watling can't reach it, Buttler makes an acrobatic save diving to his left
44.6 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, no run, on a length just outside off, Anderson mistimes the drive to cover, went hard and didn't get the timing
44.5 -
Broad to Anderson, no run, stays over the wicket, delivers a bouncer outside off, Anderson sways away from the line of the delivery
44.4 -
Broad to Watling, 1 run, back of a length and angling in, Watling goes back and turns it gently to mid-wicket, easy single
44.3 -
Broad to Watling, no run, Broad goes up for an lbw appeal, but nothing from umpire Erasmus. Reverse swing for him, shapes back into the batsman, Watling gets his pad out of the way and defends, Broad thought it was pad first, but it was nowhere close to the pad. They ponder over a review, don't take it eventually
Still a leg slip in place..
44.3 -
Broad to Watling, no ball, good length ball outside off, Watling doesn't bother to play at that. The umpire calls it a no-ball as Cook had three men behind square on the leg-side
Anderson and Broad having a chat. Meanwhile, Cook is setting a field for Broad who is going back over the wicket.
44.2 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, 1 run, short delivery at chest height, Anderson pulls it along the ground in front of square, there is protection at deep mid-wicket
44.1 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, no run, bumper on the stumps, Anderson sinks underneath that and allows it to sail over
43.6 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, good length ball attacking the stumps, Watling stays behind the line and knocks it down the wicket
43.5 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, back of a length on off, Watling blocks solidly off the back foot
43.4 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, again, Anderson keeps it short and on the stumps, Watling stays back and ekes out an inside edge onto the pad, the ball dribbles towards gully
43.3 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, short and width on offer, Watling cuts and picks out backward point, straight to Stokes
43.2 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, better from Anderson, fuller and on off, Watling comes half forward and defends in front of mid-on
43.1 -
J Anderson to Watling, 2 runs, Anderson still not getting his line right, slides it onto the pads, Watling gets inside the line and glances it to fine leg, the fielder was square and that allowed him to come back for the second
42.6 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, no run, banged in halfway down the wicket, the line is outside off, Anderson swivels on the pull, misses it by a long distance. He doesn't seem comfortable when the ball is short
42.5 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, no run, short and targeting the batsman's ribs, Anderson hops across and taps it to short leg, good stop by Lyth
42.4 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, no run, Buttler appeals for caught behind, but nothing from Broad. Another bouncer just outside off, Anderson goes for the hook, is nowhere close to the ball as it flies into Buttler's gloves
42.3 -
Broad to Corey Anderson, no run, lifter which is too short and too high, Anderson gets underneath it and evades it comfortably
Stays round the wicket for Anderson as well
42.2 -
Broad to Watling, 1 run, short of length and on the hips, tucked away behind square on the leg-side, split the fielders at short leg and leg slip to perfection
42.1 -
Broad to Watling, no run, bumper angled across the batsman, Watling arches back and gets out of the line
Broad starts from round the wicket. He has a short leg, very fine leg slip and a man in the deep for the pull. Short stuff on the menu..
41.6 -
J Anderson to Corey Anderson, no run, now splays it down leg, Anderson lets it go, Buttler dives to his right to gather it.
41.5 -
J Anderson to Corey Anderson, no run, Jimmy not getting his line right, fires it well wide of off, Anderson has nothing to do with it, Buttler dives to his left and takes it in front of the first slip fielder
41.4 -
J Anderson to Watling, 1 run, on a length close to off, Watling stays in the crease, hangs his bat away from the body, the ball takes a thickish outside edge and rolls towards gully, the fielder dives and makes a half stop, the duo sneak in a run
41.3 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, that would have been a perfect start for England. Full and slants it down leg, Watling can't meet with the glance, there was no appeal from Buttler, but Ravi obliged the calls from the rest of the England fielders. The sound was of the bat hitting the pad. Watling was quick to review and he knew that he had not got wood on that
Ravi has given Watling out caught behind, reviewed immediately. It's a fair delivery. 'Checking front on, spin vision. I think HotSpot is going to be our best friend. I think we can go to RTS, that is going to be better for us. Keep rocking and rolling. There is nothing there. That's conclusive enough. Ravi he has not hit it, you can change the decision'.
41.2 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, back of a length around off, defended off the back foot to cover
41.1 -
J Anderson to Watling, FOUR, good start from Watling. Short of a length just outside off, Watling stands tall and punches it sweetly through cover, the timing on that is exquisite as the ball races away to the fence
Cook and his men are out in the middle. The England has a broad smile on his face as he works on keeping the shine on the ball. The Kiwi batsmen make their way to the centre. James Anderson to start proceedings. He is still searching for the wicket that would take him to 400..
Welcome back for the final session of the Test. The match is hanging on a knife's edge. England need 5 wickets to wrap things up, New Zealand have to battle out 36 more overs. Anderson and Watling have steadied the ship after they lost Williamson and Baz in quick succession.
Tea, Day 5: 113 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in the session. New Zealand are fighting hard to save this Test match. Ben Stokes was the star of the session. He troubled Kane Williamson with the away-going deliveries before having him caught well at gully. Stokes then bowled a brilliant inswinger to castle Brendon McCullum first ball. England had their tails up and tried to go for the kill, but Corey Anderson counter-attacked very well and smashed a brisk fifty. BJ Watling battled hard to give good support to Anderson. 36 overs to go in this game. Can New Zealand survive these last few hours? Join us back after the break to find out.
40.6 -
Broad to Watling, 1 run, Broad tries the yorker, but bowls a low full toss, Watling flicks it through square leg
40.5 -
Broad to Watling, no run, short ball on the stumps from round the wicket, Watling ducks under it
Short leg, leg gully and a deepish silly-point
40.4 -
Broad to Watling, 2 runs, full and outside off stump, Watling drives it through mid-on
40.3 -
Broad to Watling, no run, short ball on the off stump, Watling sways out of the line
40.2 -
Broad to Watling, no run, full and outside off stump, Watling drives it towards mid-off
40.1 -
Broad to Watling, no run, short ball outside off stump, left alone, bounces in front of the keeper, who does well to collect
39.6 -
J Anderson to Corey Anderson, no run, asking Anderson to go for the drive, but it's well outside off stump and the batsman lets it go
39.5 -
J Anderson to Corey Anderson, no run, wide of the crease and on a good length, Anderson guides it with an angled bat towards gully
39.4 -
J Anderson to Corey Anderson, no run, full and outside off stump, Anderson mistimes the drive to mid-on
39.3 -
J Anderson to Corey Anderson, no run, good length delivery on the leg stump, Anderson defends
39.2 -
J Anderson to Corey Anderson, no run, short ball on the stumps, Anderson hops and defends
39.1 -
J Anderson to Corey Anderson, no run, short of length delivery just shaping away outside off stump, Anderson defends
James Anderson [8.0-4-11-1] is back into the attack
38.6 -
Broad to Watling, no run, bumper to round off the over, Watling sits under it
38.5 -
Broad to Watling, no run, short and angling away from the right-hander, left alone
38.4 -
Broad to Watling, no run, short and down the leg-side, Watling lifts his bat and lets it go
38.3 -
Broad to Watling, no run, bumper on the stumps, Watling takes his eyes off the ball as he tries to defend, the ball hits the gloves and rolls towards gully
38.2 -
Broad to Watling, no run, short ball on the leg stump, Watling hops and defends it into the on-side
A short leg and leg gully in place. Broad coming round the wicket, can expect a lot of short stuff
38.1 -
Broad to Watling, no run, round the wicket, short of length delivery on the leg stump, defended
Stuart Broad [9.0-2-25-2] is back into the attack
Funny incident, but it could have been nasty. A fielder in the slip cordon threw the ball towards Mark Wood, who was standing at mid-on. Wood back-pedaled and tried to catch the ball, but Adam Lyth was putting his gear on to stand at short leg and Wood tumbled over him.
37.6 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, no run, shortish and outside off stump, Anderson punches it towards cover
37.5 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, FOUR, another full toss and it's swept through mid-wicket this time and it crashes into the boundary. Anderson records a fifty and he raises his bat to the crowd and to the dressing room
37.4 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, FOUR, in the airrrr and thankfully for Anderson, he cleared mid-off. Otherwise it would have been an ugly dismissal. Very full from Moeen Ali, Anderson lofts it over the infield and gets four more
37.3 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, FOUR, low full toss down the leg-side, Anderson sweeps it very fine and sends it to the fine leg boundary
37.2 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, no run, on the off stump, Anderson defends from the crease
37.1 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, no run, flighted delivery on the off stump, Anderson defends it into the on-side
36.6 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, outswinger outside off stump, Watling leaves it alone
36.5 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, full and outside off stump, left alone
36.4 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, short and outside off stump, left alone
36.3 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, Watling defends
Looks like the ball has lost its shape. Umpire Marais Erasmus puts it through the hoops, it doesn't go through one ring but it goes through the other and the umpire throws it back to Anderson.
36.2 -
J Anderson to Watling, FOUR, nice looking flick shot, full and on the leg stump, Watling hits it all along the ground and sends it through mid-wicket for four
36.1 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, Watling is slightly squared up by this outswinger, but manages to defend off the back foot
35.6 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, no run, another slog-sweep attempted and beaten again. This one hit the footmarks, disturbed the surface on impact and turned square, went to the fielder at slip
35.5 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, no run, yorker on the off stump, dug out
35.4 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, no run, the big slog-sweep attempted, this one turns and bounces extra, beats Anderson all ends up and goes to Buttler
35.3 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, no run, turned into the on-side off the back foot
35.2 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, FOUR, overtpitched and Anderson lofts the drive nicely through mid-on, it went very straight and went for four. The length was too full and Anderson could easily get under it
35.1 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, 2 runs, freebie down the leg-side, Anderson works it away to long leg
34.6 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, defends the outswinger with soft hands
34.5 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, again Watling is late in trying to leave the ball, this good length delivery goes towards gully off the face of the bat. It wasn't in the air though
34.4 -
J Anderson to Watling, leg byes, 2 runs, tries the inswinger, but bowls it down the leg-side, Watling misses the glance, the ball rolls off the thigh pad to fine leg
34.3 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, just a hint of outswing on this good length delivery, Watling defends off the front foot
34.2 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, length ball on the off stump, Watling defends it back to the bowler
34.1 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, short ball on the off stump, Watling sways out of the line
33.6 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, FOUR, too short again, flat-batted hard and to the right of the bowler, mid-off was way too square and he was not even in the picture
33.5 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, FOUR, on the shorter side again, Anderson pulls, hits it very straight, just wide of mid-on, Cook gives chase, dives and tries to pull it back but it escapes
33.4 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, no run, short and outside off stump, cut to cover
33.3 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, 1 run, too straight, worked away through backward square leg
33.2 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, no run, Watling looks to drive through cover but the ball goes off the inside edge and goes towards mid-wicket
33.1 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, no run, flighted delivery just outside off stump, Watling defends
Moeen Ali [3.0-1-8-0] is back into the attack
32.6 -
J Anderson to Corey Anderson, no run, defended off the back foot into the off-side
32.5 -
J Anderson to Corey Anderson, no run, width on offer outside off stump, Anderson tries to guide it in the gap but picks out point
32.4 -
J Anderson to Corey Anderson, no run, wrists the length ball to mid-on
32.3 -
J Anderson to Corey Anderson, no run, another good leave. Good length delivery pitching around off stump line, again Anderson trusts the bounce and it goes over the sticks
32.2 -
J Anderson to Corey Anderson, no run, well outside off stump, Anderson shoulders arms
32.1 -
J Anderson to Corey Anderson, no run, brave leave! Short of a length delivery close to the off stump, Anderson lets it go trusting the bounce
James Anderson [5.0-2-7-1] is back into the attack
31.6 -
Stokes to Corey Anderson, 1 run, easy ball on the leg stump, Anderson flicks it to deep square leg
31.5 -
Stokes to Watling, leg byes, 1 run, Watling was late in opting to leave that ball, short of a length down the leg-side, Watling was trying to duck initially but it didn't bounce much and rolls to fine leg off the thigh pad
31.4 -
Stokes to Watling, no run, nice and full again, driven towards mid-on
31.3 -
Stokes to Watling, 2 runs, full and drifting onto the pads, flicked to deep mid-wicket
31.2 -
Stokes to Watling, no run, almost got him! This good length delivery probably just held its line, there was some extra bounce, Watling was looking to play on the on-side, is opened up, luckily for him the ball doesn't carry to gully even though it hits the glove
31.1 -
Stokes to Watling, no run, good length delivery just outside off stump, Watling defends with soft hands towards gully
Back over the wicket for Watling
30.6 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, no run, tossed up just outside off stump, Anderson defends off the front foot
30.5 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, FOUR, flighted delivery goes full and on the off stump, Anderson gets down on one knee and slog-sweeps it hard to the deep mid-wicket boundary. That was hit really hard
30.4 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, no run, Ali is cramping Anderson for room, Anderson is looking to force it off the back foot again, this time punches it hard onto the ground and the fielder at short cover jumps and palms it to mid-off
30.3 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, no run, oh sharp turn for Moeen Ali. Anderson let this go, Buttler had to stretch to his left to collect the ball
30.2 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, no run, goes on the back foot, too close to cut, hence punches it to the right of cover
30.1 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, 3 runs, flatter delivery outside off stump, Watling stands tall and guides it past the diving fielder at slip
29.6 -
Stokes to Corey Anderson, 2 runs, too short, Anderson rocks back and cuts, no great timing on that and the fielder at cover hunts it down
29.5 -
Stokes to Corey Anderson, no run, short of length delivery outside off stump, Anderson mistimes the slog towards mid-on
Stokes to come round the wicket. Now the away going ball could be a real problem for the left-hander
29.4 -
Stokes to Corey Anderson, FOUR, lofted over mid-on and there is no one out there. Stokes bowls it very full looking for swing, but it lands right in the slot for Anderson to loft it through the line
29.3 -
Stokes to Corey Anderson, no run, short of length on middle stump, defended off the back foot, looked like this one just held its line
29.2 -
Stokes to Corey Anderson, no run, outswinger again, very full and easily kept out
29.1 -
Stokes to Corey Anderson, no run, back of a length and shaping away outside off stump, Anderson lifts his bat and lets it go
28.6 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, no run, on the off stump, worked to mid-wicket
28.5 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, no run, nudges this behind square on the on-side, Watling took off for a run but Anderson sent him back
28.4 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, no run, on the off stump, blocked
28.3 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, no run, turned towards short leg again
28.2 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, no run, spinning back in, defended with soft hands towards short leg
28.1 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, no run, flighted delivery on the stumps, defended to mid-wicket
27.6 -
Stokes to Watling, 1 run, Stokes goes wide of the crease and tries to angle one sharply into the right-hander, but bowls this short of length delivery down the leg side allowing Watling to easily work it away through backward square leg
27.5 -
Stokes to Watling, no run, not much of movement on this short of length delivery, Watling keeps it out off the back foot
27.4 -
Stokes to Watling, no run, inswinger on a good length, Watling gets right behind the line and defends. An outswinger now would be very interesting
27.3 -
Stokes to Watling, no run, nice inswinging yorker, but Watling had it covered nicely and dug it out with ease
27.2 -
Stokes to Watling, no run, overpitched, was there to be driven for four, but Watling gently drives it towards the bowler, who jumps and half-stops the ball with his left hand
27.1 -
Stokes to Watling, FOUR, shortish and slipping down the leg-side, Watling tickles it fine past the keeper to the fine leg boundary, in fact it went off the glove
26.6 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, no run, a good looking back foot punch, but straight to extra-cover
26.5 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, no run, slightly shorter in length, Anderson cuts it to point
26.4 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, no run, nice and full again, Anderson mistimes the drive into the off-side
26.3 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, no run, slightly quicker through the air, Anderson is late in his defence as he keeps this out off the front foot
26.2 -
Moeen Ali to Corey Anderson, no run, flighted delivery on the off stump from round the wicket, Anderson defends off the front foot
Two slips and a short leg in place for Anderson
26.1 -
Moeen Ali to Watling, 1 run, flatter on the stumps, Watling works it off the back foot to deep square leg
Moeen Ali, right-arm off break, comes into the attack
Time for a drinks break. So much has happened since lunch, this match is certainly moving ahead quickly. Stokes turned the game on its head with those double strikes. Anderson has come out attacking. Another exciting hour's play coming up
25.6 -
Stokes to Corey Anderson, SIX, Anderson winning the battle of the allrounders at least so far. It was banged in halfway down the wicket, Anderson rocks back and pulls it over deep mid-wicket, that went a long way into the crowd. That was an authoritative shot from the big man
25.5 -
Stokes to Corey Anderson, FOUR, Anderson not afraid to play his shots. This might be the best way to play Stokes, by counter-attacking. Shortish and just outside off, Anderson flat-bats it straight down the ground, Stokes gets a boot but Anderson's power takes it to the fence
25.4 -
Stokes to Corey Anderson, no run, another yorker close to off, Anderson manages to get his bat down and squeeze it to cover
25.3 -
Stokes to Corey Anderson, no run, on a length close to off, Anderson presses it to cover after coming forward
25.2 -
Stokes to Corey Anderson, FOUR, first runs off Stokes. It was a fantastic hit from Anderson, that gets the crowd to calm down. Length delivery on off and middle, Anderson leans forward and whips it in front of square, the ball hurried across to the fence
25.1 -
Stokes to Corey Anderson, no run, yorker on off, Anderson digs it to the right of the bowler
24.6 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, keeps it short of length and hits the splice of the bat, Watling was just trying to defend, the ball takes the outer half and rolls towards gully. Another testing over comes to end
24.5 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, the slip fielders went up for a caught behind, but nothing from Wood and Buttler. Back of a length in the channel outside off, Watling has a tentative poke at that, ball moves away late and beats the outside edge
24.4 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, on a length just outside off, Watling stays back and dabs it towards gully
24.3 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, fuller than the previous two deliveries, Watling has nothing to do with it
24.2 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, back of a length outside off, Watling lifts his bat and lets it go
24.1 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, now Wood getting the ball to talk. Bowls a nasty bumper around off, Watling plays it well in the end, first he was surprised by the bounce, does well to play it with soft hands and defends to the off-side
23.6 -
Stokes to Corey Anderson, no run, Anderson survives the hat-trick ball with ease, it was angled across the left-hander, Anderson hoists his bat above his shoulder and lets it go. The crowd are on their feet as Stokes collects his cap and goes towards his fielding position. Great sights at the Home of Cricket
Hat-trick ball coming up. Remember he troubled Corey Anderson in the first innings. Six men in the slip cordon, leg gully and short leg in place. The crowd is getting louder and louder as Stokes steams in...
Corey Anderson, left handed bat, comes to the crease
23.5 -
Stokes to Brendon McCullum, out Bowled!! Knocked him over. This is top stuff from the Durham all-rounder. He takes off on a celebratory run. This was a big inswinger first up, McCullum stays rooted to the crease, ball hits the thigh, then the bat and goes back onto the stumps. Stokes has changed the course of the game and has put England in the driver's seat. He is on a hat-trick as well. Baz didn't pick the inswinger and was late to bring his bat down. He was completely bamboozled by that delivery. Brendon McCullum b Stokes 0(1)
Stokes to Brendon McCullum, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
Once more the crowd egging on Stokes. Four slips, gully and a straightish mid-off in place
Brendon McCullum, right handed bat, comes to the crease
23.4 -
Stokes to Williamson, out Caught by J Root!! There comes the wicket. Those two previous deliveries softened up Williamson. The crowd were after Stokes as he steamed in to bowl this ball. It was an iffy shot from Williamson, short and outside off, he doesn't get on top of the bounce as he tried to punch, the thick outside edge goes straight to gully, where Root takes a sharp low catch. Just the wicket England were looking for. Williamson c J Root b Stokes 27(70) [4s-3]
Stokes to Williamson, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
23.3 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, another peach from Stokes. He is causing a trouble or two for New Zealand's best batsman. Back of a length in the corridor of uncertainty, Williamson goes for the back foot defence, is beaten all ends up
23.2 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, jaffa! Stokes has his hands on his head. That gets the crowd going as well. Short of length and rises steeply, Williamson looks to force it off the back foot, the ball bounces extra and zips past the outside edge. Buttler took it over his head. The slip cordon were also excited
23.1 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, short of length around off, Williamson rides the bounce and pats it to backward point
22.6 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, good leave from Watling, on a length and jagging away around off, Watling judges it well and lets it go through to Buttler
22.5 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, 1 run, wide of the crease delivery, fuller and around off, Williamson was aware of the angle this time around, he taps it with soft hands to cover and sets off immediately
22.4 -
Mark Wood to Watling, 1 run, sliding onto leg-stump, Watling gets inside the line and nurdles it behind square leg, for a single
22.3 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, short of length and touch of extra bounce, Watling knocks it down the wicket, the ball hit the bat than the other way round
22.2 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, shaping away outside off, Watling ignores it
22.1 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, good length ball on angling in, Watling defends with the pad and bat close together
21.6 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, fullish and on off, Williamson presents the full face and pushes it to mid-on
First time there is no third man for Williamson in this innings, he comes across to square leg
21.5 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, nice shape on this outswinger, the line is outside off, Williamson is happy to let it go through to Buttler
21.4 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, Williamson is not happy with himself, he knows he has missed out on a scoring opportunity. Stokes drifts onto leg-stump, Williamson can't connect with the flick, wears it on the thigh pad
21.3 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, shortens the length outside off, Williamson goes for the dab, under-edges it towards the slip cordon
21.2 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, good length ball on off and middle, Williamson turns it gently to mid-on, shouts "wait" for the single
21.1 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, back of a length on off, Williamson jumps up and knocks it to mid-on
Ben Stokes [1.0-1-0-0] is back into the attack
20.6 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, outswinger, outside off, Watling shoulders arms
20.5 -
Mark Wood to Watling, leg byes, FOUR, Wood errs in line, slants it onto the pads, Watling doesn't meet with the glance, the ball takes the pad and runs away fine
20.4 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, yorker close to off, that was dipping and shaping away, Watling picks it late, brings his bat down in time and jams it to the on-side, he was looking for a single but Williamson sends him back
20.3 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, attacks the stumps with a length delivery, Watling is solid in his forward defensive, blocks to mid-on
20.2 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, fullish and curls away outside off, Watling lifts his bat and lets it go
20.1 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, 1 run, shortens the length outside off, Williamson dabs it towards backward point, Stokes does the tiding up
19.6 -
Broad to Williamson, 1 run, drifts onto the hips, Williamson flicks it to deep backward square leg, for a single
19.5 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, homes in from a length, doesn't do much to hit off-stump, Williamson leaves it alone
19.4 -
Broad to Watling, 1 run, short of length on middle and leg, nurdled away behind square on the leg-side
19.3 -
Broad to Watling, no run, beaut! Full and outside off, draws Watling forward and makes him drive, the ball seams away late and beats the outside edge. Plenty of oohs and aahs from the slip cordon, Cook also applauds the delivery. Bit of dust as the ball kissed the surface
19.2 -
Broad to Watling, no run, too much movement for Broad, ends up on leg-stump, Watling stays back and knocks it in front of mid-wicket
19.1 -
Broad to Williamson, 1 run, back of a length on off, Williamson gets inside the line and nurdles it square on the leg-side, nice use of the wrist to place it in the gap
18.6 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, another acrobatic take from Buttler, saved four runs there. Wood splays it down leg, too far for Watling to reach it, Buttler goes full throttle to his left and gloves it. He doesn't want any more byes against his name
18.5 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, straight delivery, no swing but the line is outside off, left alone
18.4 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, swirling away outside off, Watling doesn't go after that
18.3 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, this was a much better bouncer, angling into the batsman, Watling sinks down on his knee, arches back and lets it sail through to Buttler, who gloves it cleanly
18.2 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, bumper just outside off, easy leave for Watling, who sways away from the line of the delivery
18.1 -
Mark Wood to Watling, FOUR, again cries of "catch it". But once again the ball eludes the fielder. Short of a length outside off, Watling can't control the steer, hits it in the air wide of fourth slip, Root dives to his right but the ball just evades his hand
17.6 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, on a length close to off, Williamson dead bats it to the slip cordon, once more the soft hands coming into play
17.5 -
Broad to Williamson, FOUR, "catch it" was the shout from some of the Englishmen. Broad looks at the wicket. Short of a length delivery on leg-stump, bounces bit more than Williamson expected it, it brushes the glove, hits the thigh pad and balloons over Buttler. Had it not hit the thigh pad, it was going straight to Buttler
17.4 -
Broad to Watling, 1 run, this time Watling decides to play the drive, the length was bit more full, he drives towards mid-off, Moeen dives to his right and makes a half stop
17.3 -
Broad to Watling, no run, pitches it up and invites the batsman to drive, Watling resists and lets it go. The ball swung after going past the batsman
17.2 -
Broad to Watling, no run, good length ball outside off, Watling ignores it
17.1 -
Broad to Williamson, 1 run, slanting into the batsman, too straight, Williamson clips it to deep square leg
16.6 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, 1 run, yorker around off, Williamson digs it out to backward point, another quick single taken. The fielder throws at the striker's end, Lyth couldn't collect it, but the batsmen don't take the second as Watling had run too far
16.5 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, FOUR, fabulous shot! Everything right about that shot. The balance, the poise and the placement. Short of a length just outside off, Williamson goes on his toes and punches it beautifully through the off-side, no need to run for those
16.4 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, back of a length around off, defended solidly off the back foot
16.3 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, 2 runs, again, Wood goes wide and drops it short and gets it to rise, Williamson tries to get on top of the bounce, doesn't as he guides it uppishly wide of the fourth slip fielder, backward point makes a slight fumble and the duo pinch a second
16.2 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, this is excellent bowling from the debutant. He goes wide of the crease, angles it in before getting it to straighten, Williamson was playing for the angle, is beaten comprehensively. Good carry through to Buttler as well
16.1 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, back of a length on off, Williamson hops across and dabs it to backward point
15.6 -
Broad to Williamson, 1 run, once again good running from these two, Williamson hangs back for this short of length delivery, defends with loose hands to the off-side and hares across for the run
15.5 -
Broad to Watling, 1 run, drop-and-run single, on a length close to off, Watling taps it with bat and pad close together in front of cover-point, calls for a quick single and gets the response from Williamson
15.4 -
Broad to Watling, FOUR, touch fuller and outside off, Watling gets a step forward and drives, the ball takes the outer half and runs away through backward point, the fast outfield makes sure that it reaches the fence
15.3 -
Broad to Williamson, 1 run, angling in on off, Williamson knocks it with soft hands to the unprotected cover region, gets across to the other end
15.2 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, bit of extra bounce on this occasion, back of a length outside off, Williamson gets his gloves out of the way and watches it sail into Buttler's mitts
15.1 -
Broad to Williamson, 2 runs, that should ease some nerves. Short of a length just outside off, Williamson goes back and across, stands tall and punches through the vacant cover region, Moeen gives chase and keeps it to a brace
14.6 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, fuller and around off, Watling pushes it gently to mid-on off the front foot
14.5 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, bit too far outside off from Wood, Watling is happy to let that go
14.4 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, on a length, outswinger outside off, left alone
14.3 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, much better from Watling, watches the ball closely, sees that it was shaping away, brings his bat inside the line and lets it go
14.2 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, beauty! How do you play those? Especially when it is at 90.4mph. Shortens the length and moves it away late, Watling had to play at that, is beaten on the back foot defensive
14.1 -
Mark Wood to Watling, byes, FOUR, that's harsh for Buttler. Bumper angling into the batsman, Watling gets inside the line and leaves it alone, Buttler was moving to his left, but the ball swirls away and eludes his outstretched right hand
Wood to partner Broad, he starts from the pavilion end
13.6 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, a maiden to start the session. Back of a length delivery on off, Williamson hangs back and dead bats it to the off-side
13.5 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, Broad goes wide of the crease, keeps it on a length and gets it to hold its line, Williamson prods half forward and knocks it to cover. He plays it so late Williamson
13.4 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, fuller and slanting in, not enough to hit off-stump, Williamson covers the line and lets it go
13.3 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, homes back in from a length, Williamson was planting his foot forward, but adjusts well and plays it with the straightest of bats to mid-on
13.2 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, gentle outswinger well wide of off, Williamson has nothing to do with it
13.1 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, short of length around off, Williamson gets nicely behind the line and defends to cover
There is also news coming in that former Sri Lankan coach Trevor Bayliss has been appointed as the new England coach. Update on when he will take over is yet to be confirmed. Coming to the game, Wood was already on the ground having a bowl even before the players were out in the middle. The New Zealand batters are in the centre. Broad to start things off. He has four slips and a gully in place...
Welcome back.. A New Zealand win has been thrown out of the window after those three early wickets. Only a draw or an England win is possible from here on. For the Kiwis to save this game, Williamson is the key. Same goes for an England win, get Williamson early and get into the lower middle order. We are all set for an exciting session.
At 12/3, New Zealand decided to send BJ Watling ahead of Brendon McCullum and he saw off a tough phase alongside Kane Williamson as both Anderson and Broad bowled with great pace and control. England are high on confidence and New Zealand will have to work really hard to save this game from here.
A great little session for England. James Anderson got the hosts off to a sensational start by finding the outside edge of Martin Guptill in the very first over. It was also his 399th wicket in Test cricket. His new-ball partner Stuart Broad struck straightaway as he trapped Tom Latham right in front with a nip-backer to dismiss him for a golden duck. Joe Root then dropped Ross Taylor at fourth slip off Broad, but Broad removed him soon after as he had him plumb in front. In fact, Taylor did not even wait for the umpire's decision and walked back to the dressing room after the ball hit the pad.
12.6 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, full outside off, Watling pushes it to short cover and that will be lunch on day 5. Certainly England's session
Last ball before lunch
12.5 -
Mark Wood to Watling, FOUR, 'that's a mistake' says Ian Smith on air and I totally agree. Short outside off, Watling flashes out and the outside edge isn't far away from the diving right-hand of Root at fourth slip. Instinctively Watling went after it, wouldn't have been a happy man had that been caught
12.4 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, back of a length outside off with extra bounce, Watling pushes it to point
12.3 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, now this comes back in down the slope, not far from off stump after Watling shoulders arms, good take by Buttler diving to his left. Also lot more zip in that delivery from Mark Wood
12.2 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, that has gone a mile. Hits the seam and goes like a leg-break, Watling had no chance of edging that. Appreciable seam movement for Mark Wood
Now a short leg in. Lyth under the helmet
12.1 -
Mark Wood to Watling, no run, 86.8mph full delivery outside off, Watling shoulders arms
We will get one more over before lunch as Stokes bowled that over pretty quickly. The slip fielders run across to take their positions for Mark Wood's over
11.6 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, back of a length and nips back in, Williamson blocks off the back foot
11.5 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, short of length on the hips, nudged down to the square leg area
11.4 -
Stokes to Williamson, no run, the big inswinger, Williamson softly clips to mid-wicket, Williamson had no trouble in dealing with that, Stokes though felt it was close as he had his hands on his head
Four slips for Stokes too
11.3 -
Stokes to Watling, byes, 1 run, Buttler gets a bad bounce and can't glove it cleanly. The batsmen scamper across for a bye
11.2 -
Stokes to Watling, no run, short of length outside off, holds its line after pitching, Watling hoists his bat over his shoulder and lets it go
11.1 -
Stokes to Watling, no run, good length outside off, Watling shoulders arms
Ben Stokes, right-arm medium, comes into the attack
10.6 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, bumper, Williamson ducks under that
10.5 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, well wide of off, easy leave
10.4 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, good short delivery, Williamson wasn't expecting that, but plays it well, rises tall and fends it down, no short leg, even if there was one, it wouldn't have carried to the man
10.3 -
Mark Wood to Watling, 1 run, full outside off, Watling pushes it into the vacant cover region for a single
Four slips and a gully in for Mark Wood too
10.2 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, 1 run, when it is straight like that, Williamson will pick you off, flicked to the right of mid-on for a single
10.1 -
Mark Wood to Williamson, no run, gentle outswinger first up, left alone
Mark Wood, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
9.6 -
Broad to Watling, no run, another cracker from Broad, hits the seam and gets the ball to jag away awkwardly, Watling was opened up and squared up, gets a glove but the ball pops well in front of gully. Broad is steaming in and asking questions every ball
9.5 -
Broad to Watling, no run, beauty by Broad, but goes wide of the crease and makes Watling play, the ball holds its line to miss the edge by inches. Watling came forward to defend and is lucky not to have edged it
9.4 -
Broad to Watling, no run, 85.1mph delivery in the corridor of uncertainty, left alone
9.3 -
Broad to Watling, no run, good length outside off, Watling gets forward and defends with an open face to gully
Four slips, a gully and a short leg in place. England on the attack. Broad is bowling with a nice rhythm
9.2 -
Broad to Watling, no run, wide of the crease and angled in, Watling defends off the back foot
9.1 -
Broad to Watling, no run, short of length on the stumps, Watling defends with soft hands and the ball bounces towards the slip cordon
8.6 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, that's five leaves in the over and one ball passed the outside edge. Must say Williamson played that over pretty well, Anderson needs to get his outswingers to start from off, but who am I to tell him what to do, he would know better
8.5 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, Williamson is very watchful outside off, another leave
8.4 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, and Anderson pings this further outside off, Williamson doesn't have anything to do with it
8.3 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, this time it is well outside off, easy leave
8.2 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, brilliant delivery, Williamson certainly played at that, angled in, drew the batsman into the forward defensive and then it zipped away past the edge, just had to pitch a little closer to the bat and that would've taken the edge, lovely bowling though
8.1 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, outswinger, starts outside off, Williamson lets it go
7.6 -
Broad to Watling, no run, close to off stump, but not coming back in enough to hit off stump, so Watling's leave is a good one, though there were oohs and aahs from the Englishmen
Ross Taylor still has that problem of playing around his front pad and missing straight balls. He shuffles across and leaves himself vulnerable to lbw decisions. Definite lbw candidate. That problem has been there from the start of his career. Something to work on for him. England set him up for that dismissal and Broad got it spot on. When Taylor got out, he just gritted his teeth and went off, looking at the replay on the big screen
7.5 -
Broad to Watling, no run, good length on the stumps, Watling takes the bottom hand out of the way and defends, softening the impact
7.4 -
Broad to Watling, no run, short of length outside off, hint of nip back in, but Watling leaves
7.3 -
Broad to Williamson, 1 run, inswinger, tails back in late, Williamson nudges it to deep backward square leg
7.2 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, extra bounce on this but Williamson just kills it dead as he defends it down
7.1 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, full and outside off, Williamson gets forward and shoulders arms
6.6 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, wide of the crease and on a fuller length on the stumps, Watling pushes it to mid-on
6.5 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, full and outside off, Watling defends to gully on the bounce
6.4 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, still the length is short, Watling defends easily off the back foot
6.3 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, attacking the stumps is Anderson, Watling dead-bats
6.2 -
J Anderson to Watling, no run, short of length outside off, Watling stands tall and rides the extra bounce to defend
6.1 -
J Anderson to Williamson, 1 run, keeps a bit low, Williamson though nudges it to square leg, for a single
McCullum is seen sitting in the dressing room chewing gum. Good ploy to send the more technically adept Watling ahead of him. The ball is talking and Watling is a better bet than McCullum at this stage
5.6 -
Broad to Watling, no run, full on the stumps, Watling blocks. End of a fantastic over from Broad
5.5 -
Broad to Watling, no run, in the corridor of uncertainty, good leave from Watling as he shoulders arms, wasn't far from off stump
5.4 -
Broad to Watling, no run, nervy, very nervy batting from the Kiwis. Extra bounce from a good length as Broad hits the seam and makes the ball to talk, Watling was ages late on the defence, the ball rises over the off stump, close to taking the edge too, that was a ripper of a first delivery, Broad has his hands on his head as he can't believe that he hasn't got a wicket with that ball
BJ Watling, right handed bat, comes to the crease
5.3 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, out Lbw!! Plumb. If it was anymore plumber, it would be a ripe fruit. So plumb that Ross Taylor walked away without even looking at Williamson. Full, straight delivery, Ross Taylor played all around it and missed the flick. Once it was struck low on the pad, in front of middle, there was only decision. S Ravi has one of his easier calls to make in the game. That's three down and New Zealand have a battle on their hands to save this game from here. Ross Taylor lbw b Broad 8(12) [4s-1]
Broad to Ross Taylor, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!
5.2 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, length outside off, Ross Taylor comes on the front foot to defend to mid-off and says 'no' for the quick single
Four slips, short leg, a gully, mid-off, mid-on and a long leg in place
5.1 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, FOUR, nice hook. Short outside off, Ross Taylor plays it down and into the ground, gets a fine boundary to the deep square leg fence
4.6 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, too wide of off and Williamson won't play at that
4.5 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, full and swinging down leg, Williamson flicks and misses
Lots of young kids in today at Lord's. It is discounted prices for entry today. Under-16s entry is free. Nice to see so many kids come in and take in a Lord's Test
4.4 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, readjusts the radar and makes Williamson play with a length ball on off stump, Williamson defends
4.3 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, again probing outswinger in the corridor of uncertainty, Williamson's judgement is good again as he leaves
4.2 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, outswinger on a fuller length, Williamson shoulders arms
4.1 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, 1 run, that was risky as Ross Taylor shuffles across and plays around his front pad, flicked it from middle, good job that he got bat on that or else he was a dead goose there
3.6 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, back to dead-batting is Williamson as he defends the good length delivery to gully
Once he went with hard hands, KW was in trouble, lucky that he got away there
3.5 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, pitched up outside off, slightly iffy from Williamson as he gets forward and drives with an open face, it was in the air but on the bounce to the left of point
3.4 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, nips back in and Williamson inside-edges the defence onto his boot, the ball rolls back down near his feet
3.3 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, 1 run, back of a length outside off, Ross Taylor defends to the vacant cover region and takes a single, gets off strike
3.2 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, slings this down leg, left alone, acrobatic take by Buttler
3.1 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, dropped by Root at fourth slip. Regulation edge and he shells it. That should've been taken. Nothing shot from Ross Taylor as he pushed out a wide length delivery outside off and edged it, it carried at a nice height to Root who got both hands and put it down. Broad can't believe it. That wicket would've put enormous pressure on New Zealand
KW is the best batsman in this New Zealand team and he is key for his side to save the game now. After those two early wickets, I'm pretty sure New Zealand would've abandoned all thoughts of going for the win
2.6 -
J Anderson to Williamson, FOUR, first real bad ball and Williamson is onto it in a flash. Short outside off, Williamson pulls hard and to the deep mid-wicket fence, pounced on it really well
2.5 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, Williamson plays with such soft hands that it is very difficult for any of his edges to carry, if he edges that is, this one is dead-batted towards the slip cordon
2.4 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, slightly wide of the crease and angled in, Williamson clips to mid-wicket. Anderson bowled the inswinger there
2.3 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, lovely shape from Anderson as he gets the ball to swing from outside off, Williamson though judges it well and shoulders arms
2.2 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, outswinger, on a good length, Williamson defends with soft hands to second slip
2.1 -
J Anderson to Ross Taylor, 1 run, short of length on off, tapped into the vacant short cover region for a quick single
1.6 -
Broad to Williamson, no run, outswinger, starts outside off and moves away, left alone
1.5 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, 1 run, first runs of the innings, inswinger, but too straight, Ross Taylor nudges it to deep backward square leg for a single
1.4 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, outswinger, Ross Taylor leaves but that doesn't carry to Buttler as he dived to his right
Now Lyth is getting a helmet and protective equipment to stand at short leg
1.3 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, nice carry to Buttler after Broad goes full and wide outside off, Ross Taylor shoulders arms and that thuds into Buttler's mitts
1.2 -
Broad to Ross Taylor, no run, no hat-trick for Broad, yorker length outside off, Ross Taylor digs it out to point
Here is the hat-trick ball
Ross Taylor, right handed bat, comes to the crease
Replays in: Pitched in-line and that's a good decision from S Ravi who continues to impress in this game. Probably Latham knew it and that's why he didn't review
1.1 -
Broad to Latham, out Lbw!! Did that pitch outside leg? Or just in line with leg stump? Need a replay. But Broad gets a wicket first ball. Full and Latham misses the flick, struck pretty low on the pad, Broad as he always does just ran forward initially celebrating before turning around to appeal, S Ravi had the finger up in a flash. Would've been umpire's call at worst, the only thing that could've saved Latham was if it had pitched outside leg. New Zealand are in trouble at 0/2. Sir Ian tells us that Broad is on a hat-trick, as he had got Boult out in the first innings off his last ball. Latham lbw b Broad 0(1)
Broad to Latham, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!
Given out lbw, will Latham review? He is having a word with KW and he walks off. Gone!
Stuart Broad, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack
0.6 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, good length outside off, swinging away, Williamson leaves and it's a maiden over to start from Anderson
0.5 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, full outside off, swings too, but Williamson plays a solid front foot block to short cover
0.4 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, in the corridor of uncertainty but Williamson shoulders arms, judgement perfect from KW
0.3 -
J Anderson to Williamson, no run, good length outside off, swinging away, but Williamson plays with soft hands and defends
Kane Williamson, right handed bat, comes to the crease
0.2 -
J Anderson to Guptill, out Caught by Ballance!! Wicket No. 399 for Anderson. He leaps in the air in delight. Perfect outswinger, draws Guptill forward and takes the outside edge, settles nicely to the left of third slip where Ballance takes it. Guptill was drawn to the ball like a piece of iron to a magnet. Such was the line and length on that outswinger. Dream start for England. Guptill c Ballance b J Anderson 0(2)
J Anderson to Guptill, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
0.1 -
J Anderson to Guptill, no run, short of length on the stumps, Guptill handles that off the back foot, easily played
Guptill and Latham are at the crease. Guptill is on strike. J Anderson will open the attack