England has New Zealand at 36-3 chasing 254 in Lord's Test

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England has New Zealand at 36-3 chasing 254 in Lord's Test
Summary

England and New Zealand continue their Test match at Lord's, where England set a target of 254 runs. New Zealand is currently 36-3 after losing three early wickets, including a dramatic collapse where England claimed four wickets for just one run in 11 balls. Emilio Gay, making his debut, scored fifty runs for England earlier in the innings. The match unfolds with further uncertainty as New Zealand seeks to stabilize their batting order.

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  • England set New Zealand 254 to win at Lord's
  • New Zealand closed the day at 36-3 in their innings
  • Emilio Gay scored a debut fifty for England
  • England took four wickets for one run in a dramatic spell
  • The match is ongoing as New Zealand aims to recover
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England and New Zealand played out another day of Test cricket in fast-forward, which featured a debut fifty for Emilio Gay, the home side losing four wickets for one run in 11 balls, and the tourists closing on 36-3 after being set 254 to win at Lord's.

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