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England defeats New Zealand by 115 runs in first Test at Lord's

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:48 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

England defeats New Zealand by 115 runs in first Test at Lord's
Summary

England secured a victory over New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Test at Lord's, completing the match shortly before lunch on day four. Gus Atkinson played a pivotal role, taking three wickets in four overs to finish with a five-wicket haul. The win comes after a disappointing Ashes series for England, providing a much-needed boost as Brendon McCullum continues his tenure as head coach. England's next challenge will be the remaining Tests against New Zealand at Trent Bridge and The Oval, where they aim to capitalize on this momentum.

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  • •Gus Atkinson took five wickets to help secure the win.
  • •England's victory provides confidence after a disappointing Ashes series.
  • •The match concluded shortly before lunch on day four.
  • •England applies a more strategic batting approach compared to the Ashes.
  • •Next Tests are scheduled at Trent Bridge and The Oval.
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  • 12:48 PMYahoo Sports — England restore confidence in the McCullum era as Gus Atkinson finishes off New Zealand to win first Test
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England beat New Zealand by 115 wins to get their Test summer off to an ideal start after a poor Ashes in Australia

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