England. Brydon Carse 5/42 (18) New Zealand vs England Live Score: New Zealand. Tim Southee 12 (11) Daryl Mitchell 45 (122

Kane Williamson has slipped seamlessly back into the New Zealand cricket team by top-scoring with 93 as the Black Caps reached 319-8 on the first day of the first test against England.

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England are on course for victory in the first Test against New Zealand after Chris Woakes' crucial two wickets in two balls on the third day in Christchurch.

Chris Woakes carved New Zealand open with a vital double strike as England placed a stranglehold on the first Test in Christchurch. The tourists enjoyed an outstanding third day at the Hagley Oval, racking up 499 all out before reducing the hosts to 155 for six - just four runs ahead with four wickets in hand.