Harry Brook scores half-century in first Test against New Zealand
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:16 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Harry Brook had an eventful innings on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, hitting 10 boundaries and making 50 runs. Despite being dropped twice, Brook's inning ended when he was caught shortly after reaching his half-century. England and New Zealand are competing in the first match of the series, which is still underway.
- •Brook dropped twice before reaching 50 runs
- •He hit 10 boundaries during his innings
- •Match is currently ongoing at Lord's
- •First Test of the series between England and New Zealand
- 3:16 PMBBC Sport — Drops, fours and a half-century - the best of Brook's eventful innings
"Harry Brook is dropped twice, hits 10 boundaries and makes 50 before being caught shortly after in an eventful innings on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.
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