England vs New Zealand, 1st Test - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Series: New Zealand tour of England, 2021 Venue: Lord's, London Date & Time: Jun 02-Jun 06, 11:00 AM LOCAL

Burns dismissed on 132 as England's resistance ended on 275. © Getty

The first Test between England and New Zealand ends in a DRAW!It was written all over given how England approached the second session. They were in no hurry to chase the target as New Zealand's bowlers failed to make inroads. The wickets only came towards the end of the session when Rory Burns and Zak Crawley were sent back. Joe Root and Sibley did a good job adding 80 runs, effectively batting out New Zealand. Root fell, but Sibley carried his bat until the end unbeaten on 60 as England ended with 170 for 3. It could've been a different game had Day 3 not had been washed out.

Although the game ended in a draw, Tim Southee starred with a six-wicket haul in the first innings against Rory Burns's fighting 132 will be remembered. The teams have three days until the final Test of the series, the decider in some way. Thank you for your company across the five days of the Lord's Test. Do join us for the next one at Edgbaston. Until then, goodbye.

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It was a gripping day in London on Day 4 with England having first fought back to get as close as they could to New Zealand's total. Rory Burns led their charge to with a fighting 132, despite Tim Southee's six-wicket haul, to reduce the deficit to just 103 in the end before England were bowled out for 275. New Zealand built on their 103-run lead and extended it to 165 when stumps were drawn, losing Kane Williamson and Devon Conway.

Hello and welcome to the final day of the first Test. A draw looms large, given New Zealand's approach in bating out the final session, without them particularly looking for quick runs. Will they, however, take an outside chance and make a declaration after perhaps batting out the first session or so? Or can England bowl them out in quick time?

We'll find out in a bit.