Published: June 04, 2022
- First Test, D3: New Zealand 132 & 285; England 141 & 216-5
- Root on unbeaten 77 as Kyle Jamieson (four for 59) runs amok
Anyone travelling to Lord’s for the fourth day of this first Test is advised to arrive early. Likewise those tuning in at home. A classic finish awaits and, given a series opener that has lurched one way and then the other, there promises to be more twists to come.
The equation could scarcely be on more of a knife-edge, even if the conclusion is likely to be swift. England are chasing 277 to start the reign of Ben Stokes with a win and will resume on 216 for five, with Joe Root unbeaten on 77 and 61 runs required. The former captain looks in prime touch and has Ben Foakes for company on nine.
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