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New Zealand vs England 2026 1st Test Full Commentary
LIVE · Jun 04 2026, Thu - 03:30 PM (IST)
NZL61/6 (19.2)
ENG140
Day 1: New Zealand trail England by 79 runs with 4 wickets remaining
CRR:3.16
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OUT! Caught. Nathan Smith to Shoaib Bashir. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, thick edge to third slip, caught by Williamson. England's innings has come to an end, and it has been a session to remember for New Zealand. The hosts bowled out for 140. The English batters never looked settled as New Zealand exploited the helpful overcast conditions to perfection. The standout performer was Kyle Jamieson, who produced a magnificent five-wicket haul and led the charge with the ball. New Zealand will be delighted with their effort and now have a golden opportunity to seize complete control of the contest.
Nathan Smith to Shoaib Bashir. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Ravindra.
Nathan Smith to Shoaib Bashir. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Nathan Smith to Shoaib Bashir. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track glancing, Missed (Leg Side) to fine leg for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Blundell, fielded by O'Rourke.
Will O'Rourke to Josh Tongue. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to second slip for no runs, fielded by Williamson.
Will O'Rourke to Josh Tongue. In-swinging back of a length, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Will O'Rourke to Josh Tongue. Seaming in short, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Will O'Rourke to Josh Tongue. Seaming in length ball, wide outside off stump no foot movement driving, mis-timed to silly mid on for no runs.
Will O'Rourke to Josh Tongue. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to silly mid off for no runs.
APPEAL! Will O'Rourke to Josh Tongue. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to backward point for no runs, appeal made for L.B.W. The wickets would have been missing.
Kyle Jamieson to Shoaib Bashir. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to backward point for no runs, fielded by Phillips.
Kyle Jamieson to Shoaib Bashir. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Kyle Jamieson to Shoaib Bashir. Seaming away back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Kyle Jamieson to Shoaib Bashir. Seaming away length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to backward point for no runs, fielded by Conway.
Kyle Jamieson to Shoaib Bashir. Seaming away back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Conway.
Kyle Jamieson to Shoaib Bashir. Half volley, to leg on the front foot flick, well timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Smith.
Will O'Rourke to Josh Tongue. In-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Will O'Rourke to Josh Tongue. Short, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Will O'Rourke to Josh Tongue. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to gully for no runs, fielded by Phillips.
Will O'Rourke to Josh Tongue. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to backward point for no runs, fielded by Conway.
Will O'Rourke to Josh Tongue. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Will O'Rourke to Josh Tongue. Seaming in short, wide outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Kyle Jamieson to Shoaib Bashir. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Kyle Jamieson to Shoaib Bashir. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep point for 2 runs, fielded by Conway.
FOUR! Kyle Jamieson to Shoaib Bashir. Seaming in length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Kyle Jamieson to Shoaib Bashir. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to gully for no runs, fielded by Phillips.
Kyle Jamieson to Shoaib Bashir. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.
Kyle Jamieson to Shoaib Bashir. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, thick edge to backward point for no runs, fielded by Conway.
FOUR! Will O'Rourke to Josh Tongue. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.
Will O'Rourke to Josh Tongue. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled back to bowler for no runs.
Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to silly mid on for no runs. A captivating opening day comes to an end with the fast bowlers firmly in command. Harry Brook's gritty half-century and a valuable last-wicket partnership helped England post 140, but the day belonged to Kyle Jamieson, whose superb five-wicket haul dismantled the hosts. England responded brilliantly with the ball, led by Ollie Robinson's incisive spell that rocked New Zealand's batting lineup. Glenn Phillips provided some late resistance with an unbeaten 31 and will look to add some crucial runs with the tail on Day 2 as New Zealand aim to build a vital first-innings lead. Join us tomorrow for all the action.
Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to cover for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
Josh Tongue to Nathan Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Stokes.
Josh Tongue to Nathan Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Gay.
Josh Tongue to Nathan Smith. Seaming in length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Josh Tongue to Nathan Smith. Out-swinging length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Josh Tongue to Nathan Smith. Seaming in short, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Josh Tongue to Nathan Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, well timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Robinson.
Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
FOUR! Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs.
Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Atkinson.
APPEAL! Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips. Seaming in length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, hit pad to point for no runs, fielded by Bethell, appeal made for L.B.W. It could have been missing the stumps.
Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips. Seaming away length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, thick edge to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Bashir.
Josh Tongue to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, mis-timed to point for 1 run, mis-fielded by Bethell, fielded by Stokes. Glenn Phillips is crucial for both teams.
Josh Tongue to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Josh Tongue to Glenn Phillips. Seaming away length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Smith.
Josh Tongue to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, thick edge to backward point for no runs, fielded by Atkinson.
Josh Tongue to Nathan Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, Played to point for 1 run, fielded by Atkinson.
Josh Tongue to Nathan Smith. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly mid off for no runs.
FOUR! Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep cover for 4 runs.
Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit pad to gully for no runs, fielded by Bethell.
FOUR! Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot flick, well timed past long on for 4 runs.
Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to backward point for no runs, fielded by Bashir.
Ben Stokes to Nathan Smith. In-swinging length ball, off stump on the back foot glancing, Played to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Atkinson.
Josh Tongue to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Duckett.
Josh Tongue to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, thick edge to backward point for no runs, fielded by Atkinson.
FOUR! Josh Tongue to Glenn Phillips. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Josh Tongue to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Smith.