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ENG vs NZ, 1st Test - Live Commentary

New Zealand tour of England, 2026 04, Jun 2026, 02:00 PM GST • Lord's

19.2

0

Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips

Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

19.1

0

Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips

Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

Over 19

NZ 1st Inning 61/6

Nathan Smith 6 (10)

Glenn Phillips 31 (32)

Josh Tongue 1/22 (6)

18.6

2

Josh Tongue to Nathan Smith

Josh Tongue to Nathan Smith, 2 runs, Nathan Smith hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 2 runs.

18.5

0

Josh Tongue to Nathan Smith

Josh Tongue to Nathan Smith, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the off stump, Nathan Smith hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

18.4

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Josh Tongue to Nathan Smith

Josh Tongue to Nathan Smith, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Nathan Smith hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

18.3

0

Josh Tongue to Nathan Smith

Josh Tongue to Nathan Smith, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Nathan Smith hangs in the crease to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.

18.2

0

Josh Tongue to Nathan Smith

Josh Tongue to Nathan Smith, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Nathan Smith hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

18.1

2

Josh Tongue to Nathan Smith

Josh Tongue to Nathan Smith, 2 runs, Josh Tongue delivers fast ball at good length, Nathan Smith goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.

Over 18

NZ 1st Inning 57/6

Glenn Phillips 31 (32)

Nathan Smith 2 (4)

Ben Stokes 0/18 (3)

17.6

0

Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips

Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

17.5

4

Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips

Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.

17.4

0

Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips

Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

17.3

0

Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips

Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.

17.2

0

Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips

Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease to make a room for himself, but left it alone for the keeper to collect at the last moment.

17.1

2

Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips

Ben Stokes to Glenn Phillips, 2 runs, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a textbook defensive shot, edged!! and the ball sails towards third man for 1 run.

Over 17

NZ 1st Inning 51/6

Glenn Phillips 25 (26)

Nathan Smith 2 (4)

Josh Tongue 1/18 (5)

16.6

1

Josh Tongue to Glenn Phillips

Josh Tongue to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed push off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at short cover for 1 run.