England end New Zealand’s brief resistance to seal victory in first Test

The Guardian UK Sunday 07 June 2026, 11:49 UTC By Guardian sport 1 min read

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1st Test, D4: England, 140 & 226; New Zealand, 113 & 138Gus Atkinson takes five for 30 as home bowlers dominateEngland wrapped up victory over New Zealand before lunch at Lord’s on day four, claiming the first Test of a three-match series. New Zealand resumed on 55 for five, still 199 runs from their target after a rain-hit third day. Their hosts struck quickly, Josh Tongue trapping Will Blundell lbw for just four in the first full over of the day.

1st Test, D4: England, 140 & 226; New Zealand, 113 & 138
Gus Atkinson takes five for 30 as home bowlers dominate

England wrapped up victory over New Zealand before lunch at Lord’s on day four, claiming the first Test of a three-match series.

New Zealand resumed on 55 for five, still 199 runs from their target after a rain-hit third day. Their hosts struck quickly, Josh Tongue trapping Will Blundell lbw for just four in the first full over of the day.

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