England and New Zealand contest first Test at Lord's, day one ongoing
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 9:17 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
England and New Zealand are currently facing off at Lord's in the first Test of their three-match series, which commenced today. This match marks England's first Test following their recent 4-1 loss in the Ashes series. Durham opener Emilio Gay is set to make his debut, replacing the dropped Zak Crawley. The next matches in the series are scheduled for The Kia Oval on June 17 and Trent Bridge on June 25.
- •The first Test is taking place at Lord's on June 4.
- •Emilio Gay makes his Test debut for England.
- •England's previous Test resulted in a 4-1 defeat in the Ashes.
- •Future matches are planned for June 17 and June 25.
- 9:17 AMThe Guardian Sport — England v New Zealand: first men’s cricket Test, day one – live
"Updates from the first day of the series at Lord’s Sign up for The Spin | Follow us on TikTok | Mail Tim Morning everyone and welcome to the first Test of the English summer. Ashes, what Ashes? There’s a lot to look forward to here. It’s the 150th Test at Lord’s, the first ground to reach that milestone. The next one looks like being Melbourne, some time in the 2040s, so here is one facet of cricket where England still rules the world. Continue reading...
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 4, 2026, 9:17 AMEngland v New Zealand: first men’s cricket Test, day one – live
Updates from the first day of the series at Lord’s Sign up for The Spin | Follow us on TikTok | Mail Tim Morning everyone and welcome to the first Test of the English summer. Ashes, what Ashes? There’s a lot to look forward to here. It’s the 150th Test at Lord’s, the first ground to reach that milestone. The next one looks like being Melbourne, some time in the 2040s, so here is one facet of cricket where England still rules the world. Continue reading...
- Sky Sports—England face New Zealand in first Test of the summer LIVE!
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