England took charge of the first test against New Zealand on Saturday, riding Harry Brook's 171 to a first-innings lead of 151 before reducing the Black Caps to 155 for six at close of play on day three in Christchurch.

Harry Brook has a seventh Test century! It's come off 123 balls. He brings it up by cutting Tim Southee through point for four. Tim Southee continues after drinks and Harry Brook initially nudges him into the gaps as he closes in on a Test century, but then ramps the Kiwi's final ball of the over for four.

Harry Brook rode his luck all the way to a game-changing century as England fought their way back from top-order trouble on day two in Christchurch. After bowling out the Black Caps for 348 in the morning session,

Harry Brook scored a brilliant century to drag England right back into the first test in Christchurch on Friday, driving the tourists to within 29 runs of New Zealand's tally of 348 on 319 for five at the end of day two.

Harry Brook's calculated century propels England back into the first Test against New Zealand on the second day in Christchurch.