Match Info
| Match | ENG vs NZ, 1st Test, New Zealand tour of England, 2026 |
| Match Type | test |
| Series | New Zealand tour of England, 2026 |
| Date & Time | 04, Jun 2026, 02:00 PM GST |
| Toss | New Zealand elected to bowl |
| Venue | Lord's |
| Umpires | Adrian Holdstock (South Africa), Rod Tucker (Australia), Nitin Menon (India, TV) |
| Referee | Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe) |
Weather and Pitch Conditions
| Weather Condition | broken clouds |
| Weather Report | Clouds |
| Pitch Condition | Spinning Pitch |
| Spin Bowling Condition | Sharp Turn |
| Pace Bowling Condition | Swing Favourable |
| Batting Condition | Average |
