Cricket-England build on first-innings lead after New Zealand crumble for 113
England Strengthen Position After New Zealand Collapse
LONDON, June 5 (Reuters) - A rejuvenated England reached 72-1 at lunch, leading by 99 runs after New Zealand were bowled out for 113 in the first session of day two of the opening test at Lord's on Friday.
England's First Innings Performance
Key Contributions from Openers
• England opener Ben Duckett scored 33 before Will O'Rourke had him caught at gully by Glenn Phillips.
• Debutant Emilio Gay (24) remains unbeaten along with Jacob Bethell.
New Zealand's Struggles in the First Innings
Early Setbacks and Bowling Highlights
• New Zealand resumed on 61-6 after Ollie Robinson marked his return to England’s test side with a four-wicket haul on day one.
Bowling Performances
• Josh Tongue (3-40) bowled Phillips (34) and Nathan Smith (15) in his successive overs.
• Matt Henry came out to bat despite suffering back spasms on day one and was bowled for a duck by Robinson, who finished with a five-wicket haul (5-39) to earn a place on the Lord's honours board.
Notable Batting Efforts
• Kyle Jamieson, who also took five wickets in the first innings, was unbeaten on 38 off 29 in an entertaining knock that featured three sixes.
Match Reporting
(Reporting by Rohith Nair and Chiranjit Ojha in Bengaluru, editing by Ed Osmond)
