England's Joe Root celebrates reaching his half century against New Zealand at Lord's. The hosts need another 62 runs to win, with Root still in on 77. Action Images
England's Joe Root celebrates reaching his half century against New Zealand at Lord's. The hosts need another 62 runs to win, with Root still in on 77. Action Images
England captain Ben Stokes celebrates reaching his half century against New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's. Action Images
England captain Ben Stokes celebrates reaching his half century against New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's. Action Images
Stuart Broad celebrates taking the wicket of Daryl Mitchell for 108. AP
Stuart Broad celebrates taking the wicket of Daryl Mitchell for 108. AP
Daryl Mitchell leaves the pitch after he is caught off the bowling of Stuart Broad at Lord's. AP
Daryl Mitchell leaves the pitch after he is caught off the bowling of Stuart Broad at Lord's. AP
New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell celebrates reaching his century. PA
New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell celebrates reaching his century. PA
Broad celebrates the wicket of Colin de Grandhomme. PA
Broad celebrates the wicket of Colin de Grandhomme. PA
Broad celebrates bowling Kyle Jamieson first ball. AP
Broad celebrates bowling Kyle Jamieson first ball. AP
Kyle Jamieson is bowled first ball by Stuart Broad. Getty
Kyle Jamieson is bowled first ball by Stuart Broad. Getty
Kyle Jamieson celebrates after bowling England's Alex Lees. Getty
Kyle Jamieson celebrates after bowling England's Alex Lees. Getty
Jamieson celebrates taking the wicket of England's Zak Crawley. AP
Jamieson celebrates taking the wicket of England's Zak Crawley. AP
Ollie Pope is bowled by New Zealand's Trent Boult. AFP
Ollie Pope is bowled by New Zealand's Trent Boult. AFP
Kyle Jamieson bowls England batsman Jonny Bairstow. Getty
Kyle Jamieson bowls England batsman Jonny Bairstow. Getty
Kyle Jamieson and teammates celebrate taking the wicket of England's Ben Stokes. AP
Kyle Jamieson and teammates celebrate taking the wicket of England's Ben Stokes. AP

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Ben Stokes and Joe Root put England in command against New Zealand

Home side need just 62 more for victory with five wickets standing at Lord's

Press Association

June 04, 2022

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A huge slice of luck for birthday boy Ben Stokes and a classy innings from Joe Root moved England into a winning position against New Zealand on a gripping third day of the first Test at Lord’s.

Set 277 to win by the Kiwis in Stokes’ first game as captain, England appeared to be heading towards another tame defeat when the new skipper fell to an ugly hack which briefly left the scoreboard reading 76 for five.

But his dismissal for just one run was scrubbed from the records when replays showed Colin de Grandhomme overstepping, a no-ball that changed the shape of the game as England rallied to reach 216 for five, needing 62 more to win.

Stokes celebrated turning 31 by clubbing his way to 54, including three sixes and five fours, riding his good fortune to drag England back into contention before predecessor Root took charge.

Root occupied the crease with calm authority as he finished with an unbeaten 77 and the hosts will be clear favourites to get the remaining 61 they need on Sunday as long as he stays in.

Stuart Broad had earlier led the bowling attack in a vital fightback which saw the Kiwis lose their last six wickets for 34, including a maiden scalp for debutant leg-spinner Matt Parkinson.

At one stage the tourists coughed up three wickets in as many balls, with two for Broad and the forlorn De Grandhomme run out for a golden duck.

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