England secures 115-run victory over New Zealand on Day 4 at Lord's
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 11:52 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
England achieved a 115-run win over New Zealand early on Day 4 of the first Test at Lord's. New Zealand resumed at 55-5, needing 254 runs for victory, but lost their last five wickets in just two hours, getting bowled out for 138. Gus Atkinson was the standout bowler for England, taking 5-30 as New Zealand struggled on a bowler-friendly pitch. This match marks England's positive start to the summer series, following a difficult Ashes tour. The second Test of the three-match series will take place at The Oval starting June 17.
- •New Zealand resumed at 55-5 but collapsed for 138.
- •Gus Atkinson claimed 5 wickets for 30 runs.
- •Emilio Gay scored 57, the highest of the match.
- •The second Test starts on June 17 at The Oval.
- •This series is seen as a fresh start for England.
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — England crush New Zealand by 115 runs as Bazball reboot begins with dominant Lord's win
- 11:52 AMYahoo Sports — England's Bazball reset begins with 115-run win over New Zealand early on Day 4 at Lord's
"England wrapped up a 115-run victory over New Zealand before lunch on Day 4 of the first cricket test at Lord’s on Sunday, marking a positive start to its “Bazball” reset after the Ashes humiliation Down Under. Resuming on 55-5 and requiring 254 for an unlikely win, New Zealand lost its remaining five wickets inside the first two hours of play and was dismissed for 138. England pacer Gus Atkinson finished with team-best figures of 5-30 on what has been a bowler-friendly surface at the home of cricket that has seen 24 batters out bowled or lbw, and no spinners getting a single delivery.
"England launched their "Bazball" era with a commanding 115-run victory over New Zealand at Lord's. Gus Atkinson's five-wicket haul dismantled the visitors for 138, securing a win despite a challenging pitch. Debutant Emilio Gay and returning seamer Ollie Robinson impressed, signaling a positive start for the new regime.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 6:44 PMEngland crush New Zealand by 115 runs as Bazball reboot begins with dominant Lord's win
England launched their "Bazball" era with a commanding 115-run victory over New Zealand at Lord's. Gus Atkinson's five-wicket haul dismantled the visitors for 138, securing a win despite a challenging pitch. Debutant Emilio Gay and returning seamer Ollie Robinson impressed, signaling a positive start for the new regime.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 11:52 AMEngland's Bazball reset begins with 115-run win over New Zealand early on Day 4 at Lord's
England wrapped up a 115-run victory over New Zealand before lunch on Day 4 of the first cricket test at Lord’s on Sunday, marking a positive start to its “Bazball” reset after the Ashes humiliation Down Under. Resuming on 55-5 and requiring 254 for an unlikely win, New Zealand lost its remaining five wickets inside the first two hours of play and was dismissed for 138. England pacer Gus Atkinson finished with team-best figures of 5-30 on what has been a bowler-friendly surface at the home of cricket that has seen 24 batters out bowled or lbw, and no spinners getting a single delivery.
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