England secures victory over New Zealand in first Test at Lord's
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
England defeated New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Rothesay Test at Lord's, concluding on June 7, 2026. New Zealand struggled for runs in challenging conditions, finishing their second innings at 138 while chasing a target of 254. England's bowlers excelled, with Gus Atkinson taking 5-30. This win marks a positive start for England after their recent 4-1 defeat in Australia, allowing them to lead the three-match series 1-0. The teams will meet again for the second Test at The Oval starting on June 17.
- •New Zealand 113 and 138; England 140 and 226.
- •Gus Atkinson earns 5-30 and Ross Robinson claims 5-39.
- •Emilio Gay scores the highest individual score of the match with 57.
- •England leads the series 1-0 following this victory.
- •The second Test at The Oval starts on June 17.
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — England begin Ashes rebuild with win over NZ
- 11:51 AMBBC Sport — England begin Ashes rebuild with win over NZ
- 11:51 AMBBC News — England vs New Zealand: Hosts' post-Ashes rebuild begins with win at Lord's - BBC
"England take less than a session on the fourth day of the first Test against New Zealand to begin their post-Ashes rebuild with a much-needed victory.
"England take less than a session on the fourth day of the first Test against New Zealand to begin their post-Ashes rebuild with a much-needed victory.
"England take less than a session on the fourth day of the first Test against New Zealand to begin their post-Ashes rebuild with a much-needed victory.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 12:04 PMEngland begin Ashes rebuild with win over NZ
England take less than a session on the fourth day of the first Test against New Zealand to begin their post-Ashes rebuild with a much-needed victory.
- BBC SportJun 7, 2026, 11:51 AMEngland begin Ashes rebuild with win over NZ
England take less than a session on the fourth day of the first Test against New Zealand to begin their post-Ashes rebuild with a much-needed victory.
- BBC NewsJun 7, 2026, 11:51 AMEngland vs New Zealand: Hosts' post-Ashes rebuild begins with win at Lord's - BBC
England take less than a session on the fourth day of the first Test against New Zealand to begin their post-Ashes rebuild with a much-needed victory.
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