England build on first-innings lead after New Zealand crumble for 113
Cricket – England v New Zealand – First Test – Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, Britain – June 5, 2026 England’s Ollie Robinson celebrates a five-wicket haul after taking the wicket of New Zealand’s Matt Henry Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
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LONDON, June 5 : A rejuvenated England reached 72-1 at lunch, leading by 99 runs after New Zealand were bowled out for 113 in the first session of day two of the opening test at Lord’s on Friday.
• England opener Ben Duckett scored 33 before Will O’Rourke had him caught at gully by Glenn Phillips.
• Debutant Emilio Gay (24) remains unbeaten along with Jacob Bethell.
• New Zealand resumed on 61-6 after Ollie Robinson marked his return to England’s test side with a four-wicket haul on day one.
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• Josh Tongue (3-40) bowled Phillips (34) and Nathan Smith (15) in his successive overs.
• Matt Henry came out to bat despite suffering back spasms on day one and was bowled for a duck by Robinson, who finished with a five-wicket haul (5-39) to earn a place on the Lord’s honours board.
• Kyle Jamieson, who also took five wickets in the first innings, was unbeaten on 38 off 29 in an entertaining knock that featured three sixes.
Source: Reuters
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