3 Jun 2022

Wickets fall in first day of NZ-England test series

From Morning Report, 7:26 am on 3 June 2022

Plenty of wickets have fallen on the first day of the opening cricket test between England and New Zealand at Lord's.

New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat first, they lost their first 4 wickets for just 12 runs with an unbeaten 42 from Colin de Grandhomme helping them through to 132.

De Grandhomme says it was a tough wicked to bat on.

In reply England ended the day on 116 for 7, with Trent Boult, Tim Southee and Kyle Jamieson taking 2 wickets each.

Black Caps bowling coach Shane Jurgenson spoke to Susie Ferguson.