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England and New Zealand begin 1st Test match at Lord's

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:04 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

England and New Zealand begin 1st Test match at Lord's
Summary

England faces New Zealand in the first Test of a three-match series at Lord's, running from June 4 to June 8, 2026. The match marks the opening of England's home Test cricket season as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. Both teams arrive with different expectations, as England aims to recover from a challenging Ashes series, while New Zealand is in strong form. The first day of play is set to start at 11:00 AM local time in London.

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  • •1st Test at Lord's runs from June 4-8, 2026.
  • •Start time daily at 11:00 AM local time in London.
  • •England seeks redemption after a tough Ashes season.
  • •New Zealand arrives in good form and team cohesion.
  • •Broadcast options available in various regions worldwide.
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  • 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — How to watch ENG vs NZ 1st Test match 2026 live: Start time, TV channels and streaming details worldwide
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England and New Zealand kick off their Test series at Lord’s. Here’s how to watch the match live around the world.

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