Kane Williamson dismissed as England eyes victory over New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
England continues to push for victory against New Zealand in the first Test at Lord’s, with Kane Williamson falling leg-before to Josh Tongue for 18 runs. New Zealand struggled at 36 for three, needing 218 runs to win, facing challenging conditions on a pitch yielding significant seam movement. England dismissed New Zealand’s first innings for 113 runs and maintained a healthy lead at lunch in their second innings, reaching 72 for one. The match has seen 33 wickets fall in less than two days of play, raising concerns about the pitch's suitability for Test cricket.
- •England leads as New Zealand is 36 for three in their second innings.
- •Josh Tongue took the vital wicket of Kane Williamson.
- •New Zealand scored only 113 in their first innings.
- •England reached 72 for one at lunch, leading by 99 runs.
- •33 wickets have fallen in less than two days of play.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — England in sight of uplifting win after key Williamson wicket
"Kane Williamson did not even bother waiting for the Hawk-Eye verdict. Off he went leg-before to Josh Tongue as the action in the final throes of a compelling second day put England in sight of an uplifting victory.
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