England vs New Zealand, 1st Test, New Zealand tour of England, 2026 - Match NewsENG vs NZ, 1st Test, New Zealand tour of England, 2026 - Match News

Pitch TroubleMCC vows swift action after problematic Lord's surface

Only 167 overs were required across four innings as uneven bounce dominated the season-opening first Test against New Zealand

 

Only 167 overs were required across four innings as uneven bounce dominated the season-opening first Test against New Zealand

Lord's TestAtkinson picks five as England wrap up victory on up-and-down Lord's pitch

Completed in just 167 overs, the contest ranked as the second-shortest men's Test at the iconic venue

 

Completed in just 167 overs, the contest ranked as the second-shortest men's Test at the iconic venue

New Zealand tour of England, 2026 England tighten grip on Lord's Test as rain-hit day leaves New Zealand reeling

At 55/5, New Zealand need another 199 runs with a couple ofdays left in the game

 

At 55/5, New Zealand need another 199 runs with a couple ofdays left in the game

New Zealand tour of England, 2026'A bit of a whirlwind' - Emilio Gay after another eventful day

New Zealand, who were bowled out for 113 in the first innings, were left reeling at 36/3 in pursuit of 254 to win the Lord's Test

 

New Zealand, who were bowled out for 113 in the first innings, were left reeling at 36/3 in pursuit of 254 to win the Lord's Test

Lord's TestEngland nose ahead on spicy deck as NZ lose three in 254 chase

Ollie Robinson and Nathan Smith added their names to the Honours Board at Lord's, before New Zealand were reduced to 36/3 at Stumps

 

Ollie Robinson and Nathan Smith added their names to the Honours Board at Lord's, before New Zealand were reduced to 36/3 at Stumps

Lord's TestMoving day has shifted from Day 3 to 1 - Kyle Jamieson

The Lord's Test began with a 16-wicket Day 1 as England folded for 140 and then had New Zealand down to 61/6

 

The Lord's Test began with a 16-wicket Day 1 as England folded for 140 and then had New Zealand down to 61/6

New Zealand tour of England 2026Jamieson, Robinson headline 16-wicket opening day mayhem

In bowling-friendly conditions and a rain-affected day, England were bundled out for 140 before Ollie Robinson's four-wicket burst left the game in the balance

 

In bowling-friendly conditions and a rain-affected day, England were bundled out for 140 before Ollie Robinson's four-wicket burst left the game in the balance

New Zealand tour of England, 2026 Uncapped pair Emilio Gay, Sonny Baker in England's 12-man squad for Lord's Test

ECB truncated their squad from 15 to 12, leaving out previously named James Rew, Rehan Ahmed and Matt Fisher

 

ECB truncated their squad from 15 to 12, leaving out previously named James Rew, Rehan Ahmed and Matt Fisher