New Zealand struggles against England in first Test at Lord's
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:59 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's showcases a challenging pitch for batters, leading to 33 wickets falling over the first two days. England, batting first, scored 140 runs, and New Zealand is 27 runs behind, having lost three wickets. The pitch has drawn criticism for its performance, with players struggling to adapt. The match could face further disruptions due to weather forecasts suggesting rain ahead.
- •England scored 140 runs in their first innings.
- •New Zealand is 27 runs behind with three wickets lost.
- •33 total wickets fell on the first two days.
- •Pitch quality has drawn criticism and concern.
- •Weather forecasts may impact the remainder of the match.
- 5:59 PMYahoo Sports — Why England and New Zealand’s helter-skelter first Test shows that Lord’s has a problem
"17 wickets fell on day two as the game hastened towards a conclusion on a surface weighted heavily in the bowlers’ favour
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