Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Length, on middle, Kane Williamson blocks it back.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Bowls it on off, Kane Williamson eases it to covers.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Bowls it on leg, Kane Williamson fends it to short covers.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Length again, on middle, Kane Williamson blocks it back.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, On a length and down leg, Kane Williamson looks to flick it but misses. A loud appeal for caught behind but the finger has stayed down. They refer. Ultra Edge shows no spike and the onfield decision stands NOT !
Shoaib Bashir to Daryl Mitchell, Slower one, on off, Daryl Mitchell blocks it to mid off.
Shoaib Bashir to Kane Williamson, Full, on off, Kane Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Shoaib Bashir to Kane Williamson, ! Another gift for Kane Williamson and he gets to his fifty now! Lands it short and down leg again, Kane Williamson uses the pace of the ball and tickles it fine for another boundary.
Shoaib Bashir to Kane Williamson, ! That was a freebie! Errs it down leg, Kane Williamson gets low and helps it fine for a boundary.
Shoaib Bashir to Kane Williamson, Too full, on off, Kane Williamson drives it through covers for a brace.
Shoaib Bashir to Daryl Mitchell, Slower one, on off, Daryl Mitchell blocks it to mid on.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Short, on off, Kane Williamson pulls it over square leg for a brace.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, On a length and on off, Kane Williamson hops a bit and eases it to covers.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Short, on off, Kane Williamson gets on his toes and punches it to the point fielder. Dot.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Fuller one, on off, Kane Williamson blocks it soldily.
Brydon Carse to Daryl Mitchell, Bowls it on middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Brydon Carse to Daryl Mitchell, Length, on middle, Daryl Mitchell blocks it to backward point.
Shoaib Bashir to Daryl Mitchell, Lands it on leg, Daryl Mitchell helps it fine for one.
Daryl Mitchell walks in.
Shoaib Bashir to Daryl Mitchell, No run.
Shoaib Bashir to Daryl Mitchell, Fuller one, on off, Daryl Mitchell blocks it back.
Shoaib Bashir to Rachin Ravindra, ! c Zak Crawley b Shoaib Bashir.
Shoaib Bashir to Rachin Ravindra, Slower one, on off, Rachin Ravindra moves forward and blocks it back.
Shoaib Bashir to Rachin Ravindra, Fuller one, on off, Rachin Ravindra blocks it back.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Length, on off, Kane Williamson blocks it to short covers.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Short, outside off, Kane Williamson leaves it alone.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Four!
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, ! Shot! Touch short and outside off, Kane Williamson stands tall and tugs it over mid-wicket for a boundary. That was some shot from him.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Full, on off, Kane Williamson eases it to the cover fielder.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, No run.
Shoaib Bashir to Kane Williamson, Bowls it on leg, Kane Williamson turns it to square leg for one.
Shoaib Bashir to Kane Williamson, Slower through the air, on off, Kane Williamson eases it to the cover fielder.
Shoaib Bashir to Rachin Ravindra, Fuller one, on off, Rachin Ravindra moves forward and taps it to covers for one.
Shoaib Bashir to Rachin Ravindra, Lands it on off, Rachin Ravindra eases it to short covers.
Shoaib Bashir to Rachin Ravindra, Bowls it on middle, Rachin Ravindra defends it solidly.
Shoaib Bashir to Rachin Ravindra, Flatter one, on middle and leg, Rachin Ravindra blocks it back.
Shoaib Bashir comes into the attack now.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Fuller one, on off, Kane Williamson blocks it to mid off.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, On a length and just outside off, Kane Williamson reads it well and leaves it alone.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Short, on off, Kane Williamson slaps it but finds the cover fielder.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Slower one, outside off, Kane Williamson leaves the harmless delivery.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Length, on leg, Kane Williamson looks to flick it but miscues it to the point fielder.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Fuller one, on off, Kane Williamson drives it to the fielder at extra covers.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Bowls it on middle, Kane Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Length, on off, Kane Williamson defends it back.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Short, on off, Kane Williamson hops to block it but gets a hit on the lower part of his helmet.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Lands it on leg, Kane Williamson defends it back to the bowler.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, On a length and it gets some extra bounce off the deck, Kane Williamson blocks it to short covers.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Length and outside off, shaping away, Kane Williamson looks to drive it but gets beaten.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Full, on off, Rachin Ravindra blocks it back.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, ! Well played! On a length and outside off, Rachin Ravindra gets on his toes and punches it elegantly through the point region.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Full, on off, Rachin Ravindra blocks it to mid off.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Wide! A wayward bouncer, Rachin Ravindra ducks. Wided.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, No run.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Too full, on off, Rachin Ravindra blocks it to mid off.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Good length, on off, Rachin Ravindra blocks it to short covers.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Oh! Length in the channel and this shapes away late, Kane Williamson wafts at it but is beaten all ends up.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Length ball, outside off, Kane Williamson guides it towards point. The fielder stops it well diving to his right. Dot.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Fuller one, on leg, Kane Williamson blocks it back again.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Length, on off, Kane Williamson stands tall and blocks it solidly.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Too full, on off, Kane Williamson slashes it through point for a brace.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Touch short and on off, Kane Williamson blocks it to mid on.
Brydon Carse to share the attack.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Four!
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, On a length and it shapes away a shade, Rachin Ravindra looks to block it but is beaten all ends up.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Two more! Touch short again, on off, Rachin Ravindra punches it through covers for two more.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Nicely played! Back of a length again, Rachin Ravindra rocks back and punches it through covers for a brace.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Back of a length, outside off, Rachin Ravindra let's it alone.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, No run.
We are back for the second session of Day1. The umpires and the players are back in the middle. Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson will resume their innings. Chris Woakes to start with the ball. Let's play...
... DAY1, SESSION 2 ...
While Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse managed to generate some movement and beat the bat multiple times, England's bowling efforts yielded little reward as Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra have so far looked very positive in their approach and have also constructed a sturdy third-wicket partnership. The post-Lunch session, traditionally the best time for batting, beckons as England's bowlers seek to disrupt the growing partnership and gain quick breakthroughs to level the contest. Join us shor
Just as the second-wicket partnership was growing into a substantial one, Brydon Carse struck gold and removed the Kiwi skipper, right on the brink of his half-century. Despite picking up two wickets and sending both openers back into the sheds, England couldn't capitalize on it and runs kept flowing at a good rate for the hosts.  Rachin Ravindra kept the momentum going with efficient strike rotation and timely boundaries. While England's bowlers faced challenges with the foot landing area,
After being inserted to bat first on a green strip, New Zealand did not have a promising start as they lost Devon Conway off the very second over of the match, courtesy of Gus Atkinson taking a stunning low catch off his follow-through. However, skipper Latham looked well-settled and treated the fans with some scenic strokes and helped the scorecard tick along at a brisk pace. He found an able partner in Kane Williamson who took his time to settle on the crease. Once settled, Kane looked much
LUNCH, DAY 1 - Session Summary - 24 overs, 104 runs, 2 wickets. The first session has flown by in this series opener and it well and truly belongs to the hosts. England, despite snagging a couple of wickets, couldn't stop the run flow and did not fully utilize the new ball to their benefit.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Full in length, outside off, Kane Williamson prods ahead, strides across and solidly drives it to cover. And that will be LUNCH ON DAY 1!
Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run.
Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, No run.
Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, No run.
Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, Stokes bowls an effort ball and bangs into the surface, attacking the top of off, Rachin Ravindra sways away from the line by arching back.
Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, Around the wickets. Full and on off, Rachin Ravindra presses forward and blocks it underneath the bat.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Woakes keeps the line of attack on the middle and leg, bowls short in length, with a hint of tail back into the batter. Rachin Ravindra pulls it away to deep square leg for a single.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Woakes bowls it full and angles it on the pads, Rachin Ravindra clips it along the ground to deep backward square leg for a couple of runs. The partnership now moves into the 40s for the third wicket.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Nipping away from outside off, on a fuller length, Rachin Ravindra takes the front foot out, checks the delivery and makes a good leave.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, No run.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Much fuller now, outside off, Rachin Ravindra prods forward and drives it on the up but finds the fielder at cover.
Chris Woakes (7-3-24-0)Â is back on, replacing Gus Atkinson.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Bowls a length-delivery on the pads, Ravindra is beaten on the defence and wears it high on the front pad.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Solid in defence is Kane! Back of a length, on the top of the stumps, Kane Williamson rides the bounce and punches it with soft hands onto the pitch.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, No run.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, ! Two-in-two! Short in length, nipping away from off, Kane Williamson weighs on the back foot and pulls it through the vacant deep mid-wicket region for a boundary. Stokes is absolutely livid with the landing area, again! Hands on his heads in frustration and also kicks the surface.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Four!
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Oh, that's a beauty! Stokes bowls it on that in-between length, outside off, it invites Kane on the front foot to have a poke at it, but the ball nibbles away from the pitch and beats the outside edge.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Wide!
Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, Back of a length, outside off, Rachin Ravindra punches it with soft hands and pins the shot between gully and backward point fielder for a quick single.
Some more saw-dust has been sprinkled now at the landing area.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Williamson shoulders arms to this away going delivery from outside off.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, No run.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Oh, a tight leave from Kane! Lands it around off and gets it to jag back into the batter, over the top of the pegs, Kane Williamson checks the ball closely and hangs his bat in the air. The ball passes just over the off-stump.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, Pitched fuller in length, on off, Rachin Ravindra brings his front foot out and drives it straight down the ground for three more runs.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, ! Pulled away! Short and on the body, Rachin Ravindra stays in his crease and pulls it along the ground to deep backward square leg for a boundary.
Halt! Stokes is having a bit of a word with the umpire regarding the recurring issues on the landing area.Â
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, No run.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Hard length, on off, punched off the back foot to the pitch.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, ! Shot of real authority! Slightly drags his length down, short of a good length, on off, Kane Williamson stands tall and pulls it through wide of mid-wicket for a cracking boundary.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Over the wickets now. Tinge fuller, in front of the sticks, Kane Williamson lets the ball arrive at him and defends it right under his eyes.
Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, Brings the stumps into play now does Stokes, full and on off, from around the stumps, Rachin Ravindra presses forward and knocks it into the cover-point region for a quick single.
Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, Back of a length, outside off, angling in, Rachin Ravindra gets on the back foot and punches it with an angled bat to deep cover for a couple of runs.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Short and angling into the batter, Kane Williamson rides on the bounce and nudges it with soft hands to deep square leg for a single.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Starts from over the stumps, gets the ball to shape away from the right-hander. Kane Williamson shoulders arms as it is fairly outside off. Uh, oh! A false start from the English skipper, NO BALL for overstepping.
Ben Stokes brings himself into the attack now. He replaces Brydon Carse.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, This one comes straight on, back of a length, over the top of the stumps, Kane Williamson hops on the back foot and punches it solidly to the cover-point region to collect a quick single.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Full and deviating away from the surface, outside off, Kane Williamson closely reads the line and length, shoulders arms.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, No run.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Short of a length outside off, left alone by Williamson.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, Slanting across off, on a hard length, Rachin Ravindra shoulders arms at it.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Bends his back and bangs it short into the surface, going down the leg side. Kane Williamson is happy to duck underneath it.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, An away swinger, full and outside off, Kane Williamson strides across and drives it solidly but finds the fielder at cover.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Short one again, jagging back in, Kane Williamson ducks under it.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Now tests the batter with a steep bumper, over the stumps, Kane Williamson squats underneath it and lets it fly over his head.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Good bowling this! Hard length, on off, it nips away off the deck. Kane Williamson weighs on the back foot to punch but gets his bat inside the line to make the leave.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Outside off, length ball, left alone.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, No ball!
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, An away angler outside off, Ravindra shoulders his arms.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, No run.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, Fractionally fuller in length, attacking the off-pole, Rachin Ravindra lets the ball come at him, commits on the front foot with a good stride out. Meets the ball under his eyes to defend.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, Slanting across off on a good length, Rachin makes a watchful leave.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, Beaten! Gee, that's a nice delivery! Atkinson creates that angle, full and across off, Rachin Ravindra is drawn ahead on the front foot to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, Hits the deck hard, leaving the batter, just outside off, Rachin Ravindra watches it till the end and decides to shoulder arms at it.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Short, on the body, Kane Williamson sits under it and lets it sail over his head.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Nips away slightly off the deck, on a good length, Kane Williamson judges it well and makes a good tight leave.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Bowls from wide of the crease and angles the ball into the batter, in front of the stumps, Kane Williamson is watchful to block this full ball on the front foot.
Brydon Carse to Rachin Ravindra, 3 runs.
Brydon Carse to Rachin Ravindra, Back of a length, on the top of off, Rachin Ravindra gets behind the line and defends the ball right under his eyes.
Brydon Carse to Rachin Ravindra, Bowls full and nips away from outside off, Rachin Ravindra makes a good leave.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Back of a length, skidding and bouncing a bit extra, outside off, Kane Williamson is watchful to make the leave.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, Length ball, angling around off, Ravindra taps it in the point region for a single.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, 3 runs.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Atkinson hits the hard length, outside off, punched solidly to the cover region by Kane Williamson.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, A misfield and Rachin gets off the mark!
Rachin Ravindra is in at number 4.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Fuller delivery on the pads, Williamson flicks it to deep backward square leg for a single.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, ! c Ollie Pope b Brydon Carse.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, 2 runs.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, No run.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, 1 run.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, Onto the pads, full in length, Latham tilts forward and clips it to deep fine for a single.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, Hard length, outside off, slanting away, left alone.
Drinks! Well, the batting conditions have looked quite favorable as of now with very minimal chances created so far. Latham has looked rock-solid in his approach and has peppered the field with some glorious strokes. Williamson is just get going in his inning and has played alertly, negating any trouble. Despite England striking in the second over, with Gus Atkinson dismissing Devon Conway, off an athletic catch, England have not been able to get those early breakthroughs. Chris Woakes has bow
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, 1 run.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Full, zipping and nipping away from the left-hander. Latham is watchful and lets it be.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Four!
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Length, outside off, left alone.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, No run.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, 3 runs.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Hard length, on off, Kane Williamson swivels and pulls along the ground to wide of mid-wicket. The fielder from the inner ring chases the ball. As it is not quite timed well from Kane, it slows down on the way and is cut off by the fielder. Three taken!
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Carse keeps getting that spongy bounce off the surface, outside off, left alone.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, No run.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, 1 run.
Brydon Carse is not happy with the landing area.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, WIDE! Over-the-head-bumper from Carse around off, Latham gets his bat away from the line and leaves. Wide called.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, Short of a good length, on the body, Latham stands tall, swivels and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, Whoa! A seed of a delivery! Carse lands it on a good length, slants it on off, it lands and nips very sharply, cutting the left-hander in half. Latham hangs his bat away from the body and the ball zips past the outside edge.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Back of a length, around the fourth stump line, Kane Williamson rides the bounce and taps it off the back foot onto the pitch.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Goes straight on now, on the stumps, on a good length, Kane Williamson gets behind the line and punches it onto the pitch.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, A bit of an outswing on this one, full and at off, Kane Williamson sees the ball closely, lets it arrive at him and taps it with soft hands to the cover region.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, This one leaves the right-hander after pitching outside off, on a fuller length, Williamson is happy to leave it alone.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Hits the good length, on middle and leg, it jags back in a touch. Kane Williamson looks to work it across the line but plays over and gets rapped on the front thigh pad.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Straighter and fuller, on middle, Kane Williamson plays with a straight bat and blocks it back to the bowler.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, Short delivery outside off, Latham drops his wrists and sways out of the line of it.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, EDGED AND ! Not exactly where he intended to hit but gets it through. A genuine half-volley on off, nipping away, Latham commits on the front foot and opens the bat face to go through the covers. It takes the healthy outside edge and runs wide of the packed slip cordons for a boundary at widish deep third.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Williamson is off the mark and gets a good cheer from the crowd! Back of a length, on the top of off, Kane Williamson rides the bounce and punches it through the cover region for a single.Â
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, This is fuller in length, on the stumps, Kane Williamson with his soft hands, just angles the bat by opening its face and eases it to point.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, WIDE! Some extra bit of bounce for Carse, short-pitched bumper that flies off the deck, on off, Kane Williamson squats under it as it sails over his head. Wide signaled by the umpire.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Hard length, just outside off, Kane Williamson shoulders arms at it.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Brydon Carse replaces Gus Atkinson and steams in from over the stumps. Outside off on a length, left alone by Kane.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, ! Good response from Latham! Glorious straight drive! Half-volley, angling in from outside off, Tom Latham taps his front foot out, presents full face of the bat and drives it straight down the ground for a boundary at wide of long off.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, No run.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, There comes the inswinger now, on the stumps, full in length, Tom Latham gets behind the line, brings his bat ahead of the pad and defends it out.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, With four slips waiting in place, Woakes bowls it outside off on a hard length, Latham gets on the toes and taps it to the cover region.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, This one is bowled on a nagging length, just outside off, angling in, Tom Latham prods ahead and eases it with soft hands towards backward point.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Good length, on the middle and leg, tucked away solidly to mid on.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Hits the back of a length, outside off, Kane Williamson offers no shot at it.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Steams in from that around-the-wicket angle, hard length, outside off, Tom Latham gets on his toes and rides the bounce by lofting it behind backward point. Ben Stokes gives it a long chase and stops it before the ropes. Three taken!
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Atkinson corrects his line and length, good length, outside off, left alone. NO BALL called for overstepping! The third NO BALL already.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Four!
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, This is much fuller at 136.2 kph, on off, Latham strides forward and keeps it out to the off side.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, No run.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Length, outside off, angling in, Latham prods forward and offers no shot at it.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, An away swinger that leaves the batter from outside off, left alone by Williamson.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Edged but doesn't carry again!Â
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Short of a good length, outside off, left alone by Kane.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Shorter in length on off, Williamson stands tall and defends it to backward point.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, No run.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Woakes continues with a leg slip in place now. Kane Williamson leaves this good-length delivery, pitching and nipping from outside off.Â
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, A solid front foot drive but straight to the fielder. Atkinson bowls it on a nagging length, outside off, Tom Latham strides across, uses the full face of the bat and drives it solidly but finds the man at cover.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, 2 runs.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Back of a length on the stumps, Latham works it to widish mid on.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Good work there by Stokes! Length-delivery outside off, Latham taps it off the back foot to get past the gully fielder but Stokes does well as he dives low to his left and intercepts the ball.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, No run.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Four!
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, And again! This is very full now, holds its line and nips away from the deck, outside off, Williamson draws his front foot out to defend but gets beaten again on the outside edge.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, No run.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, 5 runs.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, ! First boundary of this series! Woakes bowls a rare loosener, swinging into the batter, full in length, Tom Latham uses the angle and pace and just tickles it to deep fine for a boundary.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, No run.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, 2 runs.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Length on the stumps, it nips back after pitching, Williamson is beaten on the front foot defence as he tries to work it across, and wears it high on the front pad.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Slants it into the pads now, on a good length, Tom Latham lets the ball arrive at him and tickles it with soft hands to deep backward square leg for a single.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Gets that inswing again, outside off, curving back in, Latham makes a tight leave.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, This one swings sharply intyo the batter, on a fuller length, Tom Latham prods ahead and flicks it to wide of mid on and scampers back for the second run.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Attacking the stumps now, on a fullish length, Latham is on the front foot and taps it with soft hands to the bowler.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Swinging into the batter, on a fuller length, around off, Tom Latham presses ahead and defends it across to the leg side.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Latham is off the mark now! Hard length, around off, angling in, Tom Latham commits on the front foot and knocks it in the cover-point region for a quick single.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Bowls an-swinger on the stumps, Latham waits for it and blocks it in the leg side.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Beaten! Chris Woakes brings the angle closer to the stumps now, but keeps it outside off on a fuller length. It lands it just straightens off the deck and beats the outside edge of Latham who commits on the front foot for a defence.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Hits the fuller length, keeps it well outside off, nipping away, no interest shown by Latham on that one.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Outside off, again, full in length, Latham lets it be.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Outside off, nipping away from a good length, Latham leaves it alone.
Kane Williamson is in at number 3.
Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, ! c & b Gus Atkinson.
Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, First runs off the bat for New Zealand and Devon Conway is off the mark! This is fuller in length, just around off with a tinge of outswing, Devon Conway gets on the front foot and pushes it through point for a couple of runs.
Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, No run.
Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, NO BALL! Outside off on a fractionally fuller length, Devon Conway makes a tight leave. Gus Atkinson has overstepped here.
Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, No run.
Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, Keeps the line of attack on the fourth stump, on a fullish length, Devon Conway strides across on the front foot and defends it solidly to the cover region.
Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, Brings the stumps into play now, attacks the off-pole, on a fuller length, Devon Conway presses ahead and presents a solid front foot defence. Uh, oh! Atkinson has overstepped and it is called a NO BALL.
Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, Atkinson begins from around the stumps and bowls on a nagging length, outside off, Conway watches it closely and lets it go through alone.
Gus Atkinson to operate from the far end.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, No run.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Outside off again, good length, Latham lets it be.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Fairly outside off, full in length, left alone by Latham.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Goes a bit fuller with a hint of outswing on offer now, around off, Latham takes a half stride forward and decides to let it pass alone.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Brings the angle much closer now does Woakes, on a good length, on middle, Latham gets right behind the line and defends it out watchfully on the front foot.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Woakes starts with three regular slips and a gully in place. Lands it on a good length, from around the stumps, on off, Tom Latham rides the bounce and taps it with soft hands to the off side.
All in readiness for this iconic Crowe-Thorpe Trophy to kick off. The two umpires are already out and the players of England spread out to the field. Devon Conway and Tom Latham are the two openers for New Zealand. The bell has rung and Chris Woakes, who has the shining new red ball is all set to get the proceedings underway. Here we go...
Just a few moments away from the game to begin at the Hagley Oval. But before that, the shining trophy is brought by carefully and is being placed on the pedestal. Now, the two sets of players along with the match officials line up for the national anthems. It will be England's first, followed by the national anthem of New Zealand.
Tom Latham, the captain of New Zealand says that they would have bowled first as well but says that if you get through the first hour, it gets a bit easier to bat on. Mentions that the public has got right behind them and having a series against England is exciting.Â
Ben Stokes, the captain of England says that the wicket generally gets better here and also states there's a good covering of grass as well. Is hopeful that they can get the most out of it with the new ball. He is also hopeful that the results will pan out in their favor this time. Also adds that it's about how the teams try to get the game on and push their limits. On being asked about the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, he says that it is an honor and feels great to be a part of such series. Informs that
England (Playing XI) - Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell (On Test Debut), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope (WK), Ben Stokes (C), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir.
New Zealand (Playing XI) - Tom Latham (C), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (WK), Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, William O'Rourke.
TOSS UPDATE - The flip of the coin lands in the favor of England, and Ben Stokes elects to BOWL first.
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Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, No run.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Length, on middle, Kane Williamson blocks it back.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Bowls it on off, Kane Williamson eases it to covers.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Bowls it on leg, Kane Williamson fends it to short covers.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Length again, on middle, Kane Williamson blocks it back.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, On a length and down leg, Kane Williamson looks to flick it but misses. A loud appeal for caught behind but the finger has stayed down. They refer. Ultra Edge shows no spike and the onfield decision stands NOT !
Shoaib Bashir to Daryl Mitchell, Slower one, on off, Daryl Mitchell blocks it to mid off.
Shoaib Bashir to Kane Williamson, Full, on off, Kane Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Shoaib Bashir to Kane Williamson, ! Another gift for Kane Williamson and he gets to his fifty now! Lands it short and down leg again, Kane Williamson uses the pace of the ball and tickles it fine for another boundary.
Shoaib Bashir to Kane Williamson, ! That was a freebie! Errs it down leg, Kane Williamson gets low and helps it fine for a boundary.
Shoaib Bashir to Kane Williamson, Too full, on off, Kane Williamson drives it through covers for a brace.
Shoaib Bashir to Daryl Mitchell, Slower one, on off, Daryl Mitchell blocks it to mid on.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Short, on off, Kane Williamson pulls it over square leg for a brace.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, On a length and on off, Kane Williamson hops a bit and eases it to covers.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Short, on off, Kane Williamson gets on his toes and punches it to the point fielder. Dot.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Fuller one, on off, Kane Williamson blocks it soldily.
Brydon Carse to Daryl Mitchell, Bowls it on middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
Brydon Carse to Daryl Mitchell, Length, on middle, Daryl Mitchell blocks it to backward point.
Shoaib Bashir to Daryl Mitchell, Lands it on leg, Daryl Mitchell helps it fine for one.
Daryl Mitchell walks in.
Shoaib Bashir to Daryl Mitchell, No run.
Shoaib Bashir to Daryl Mitchell, Fuller one, on off, Daryl Mitchell blocks it back.
Shoaib Bashir to Rachin Ravindra, ! c Zak Crawley b Shoaib Bashir.
Shoaib Bashir to Rachin Ravindra, Slower one, on off, Rachin Ravindra moves forward and blocks it back.
Shoaib Bashir to Rachin Ravindra, Fuller one, on off, Rachin Ravindra blocks it back.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Length, on off, Kane Williamson blocks it to short covers.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Short, outside off, Kane Williamson leaves it alone.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Four!
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, ! Shot! Touch short and outside off, Kane Williamson stands tall and tugs it over mid-wicket for a boundary. That was some shot from him.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Full, on off, Kane Williamson eases it to the cover fielder.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, No run.
Shoaib Bashir to Kane Williamson, Bowls it on leg, Kane Williamson turns it to square leg for one.
Shoaib Bashir to Kane Williamson, Slower through the air, on off, Kane Williamson eases it to the cover fielder.
Shoaib Bashir to Rachin Ravindra, Fuller one, on off, Rachin Ravindra moves forward and taps it to covers for one.
Shoaib Bashir to Rachin Ravindra, Lands it on off, Rachin Ravindra eases it to short covers.
Shoaib Bashir to Rachin Ravindra, Bowls it on middle, Rachin Ravindra defends it solidly.
Shoaib Bashir to Rachin Ravindra, Flatter one, on middle and leg, Rachin Ravindra blocks it back.
Shoaib Bashir comes into the attack now.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Fuller one, on off, Kane Williamson blocks it to mid off.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, On a length and just outside off, Kane Williamson reads it well and leaves it alone.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Short, on off, Kane Williamson slaps it but finds the cover fielder.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Slower one, outside off, Kane Williamson leaves the harmless delivery.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Length, on leg, Kane Williamson looks to flick it but miscues it to the point fielder.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Fuller one, on off, Kane Williamson drives it to the fielder at extra covers.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Bowls it on middle, Kane Williamson flicks it to mid-wicket for one.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Length, on off, Kane Williamson defends it back.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Short, on off, Kane Williamson hops to block it but gets a hit on the lower part of his helmet.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Lands it on leg, Kane Williamson defends it back to the bowler.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, On a length and it gets some extra bounce off the deck, Kane Williamson blocks it to short covers.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Length and outside off, shaping away, Kane Williamson looks to drive it but gets beaten.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Full, on off, Rachin Ravindra blocks it back.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, ! Well played! On a length and outside off, Rachin Ravindra gets on his toes and punches it elegantly through the point region.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Full, on off, Rachin Ravindra blocks it to mid off.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Wide! A wayward bouncer, Rachin Ravindra ducks. Wided.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, No run.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Too full, on off, Rachin Ravindra blocks it to mid off.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Good length, on off, Rachin Ravindra blocks it to short covers.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Oh! Length in the channel and this shapes away late, Kane Williamson wafts at it but is beaten all ends up.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Length ball, outside off, Kane Williamson guides it towards point. The fielder stops it well diving to his right. Dot.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Fuller one, on leg, Kane Williamson blocks it back again.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Length, on off, Kane Williamson stands tall and blocks it solidly.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Too full, on off, Kane Williamson slashes it through point for a brace.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Touch short and on off, Kane Williamson blocks it to mid on.
Brydon Carse to share the attack.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Four!
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, On a length and it shapes away a shade, Rachin Ravindra looks to block it but is beaten all ends up.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Two more! Touch short again, on off, Rachin Ravindra punches it through covers for two more.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Nicely played! Back of a length again, Rachin Ravindra rocks back and punches it through covers for a brace.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Back of a length, outside off, Rachin Ravindra let's it alone.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, No run.
We are back for the second session of Day1. The umpires and the players are back in the middle. Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson will resume their innings. Chris Woakes to start with the ball. Let's play...
... DAY1, SESSION 2 ...
While Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse managed to generate some movement and beat the bat multiple times, England's bowling efforts yielded little reward as Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra have so far looked very positive in their approach and have also constructed a sturdy third-wicket partnership. The post-Lunch session, traditionally the best time for batting, beckons as England's bowlers seek to disrupt the growing partnership and gain quick breakthroughs to level the contest. Join us shor
Just as the second-wicket partnership was growing into a substantial one, Brydon Carse struck gold and removed the Kiwi skipper, right on the brink of his half-century. Despite picking up two wickets and sending both openers back into the sheds, England couldn't capitalize on it and runs kept flowing at a good rate for the hosts.  Rachin Ravindra kept the momentum going with efficient strike rotation and timely boundaries. While England's bowlers faced challenges with the foot landing area,
After being inserted to bat first on a green strip, New Zealand did not have a promising start as they lost Devon Conway off the very second over of the match, courtesy of Gus Atkinson taking a stunning low catch off his follow-through. However, skipper Latham looked well-settled and treated the fans with some scenic strokes and helped the scorecard tick along at a brisk pace. He found an able partner in Kane Williamson who took his time to settle on the crease. Once settled, Kane looked much
LUNCH, DAY 1 - Session Summary - 24 overs, 104 runs, 2 wickets. The first session has flown by in this series opener and it well and truly belongs to the hosts. England, despite snagging a couple of wickets, couldn't stop the run flow and did not fully utilize the new ball to their benefit.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Full in length, outside off, Kane Williamson prods ahead, strides across and solidly drives it to cover. And that will be LUNCH ON DAY 1!
Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run.
Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, No run.
Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, No run.
Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, Stokes bowls an effort ball and bangs into the surface, attacking the top of off, Rachin Ravindra sways away from the line by arching back.
Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, Around the wickets. Full and on off, Rachin Ravindra presses forward and blocks it underneath the bat.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Woakes keeps the line of attack on the middle and leg, bowls short in length, with a hint of tail back into the batter. Rachin Ravindra pulls it away to deep square leg for a single.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Woakes bowls it full and angles it on the pads, Rachin Ravindra clips it along the ground to deep backward square leg for a couple of runs. The partnership now moves into the 40s for the third wicket.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Nipping away from outside off, on a fuller length, Rachin Ravindra takes the front foot out, checks the delivery and makes a good leave.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, No run.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Much fuller now, outside off, Rachin Ravindra prods forward and drives it on the up but finds the fielder at cover.
Chris Woakes (7-3-24-0)Â is back on, replacing Gus Atkinson.
Chris Woakes to Rachin Ravindra, Bowls a length-delivery on the pads, Ravindra is beaten on the defence and wears it high on the front pad.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Solid in defence is Kane! Back of a length, on the top of the stumps, Kane Williamson rides the bounce and punches it with soft hands onto the pitch.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, No run.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, ! Two-in-two! Short in length, nipping away from off, Kane Williamson weighs on the back foot and pulls it through the vacant deep mid-wicket region for a boundary. Stokes is absolutely livid with the landing area, again! Hands on his heads in frustration and also kicks the surface.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Four!
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Oh, that's a beauty! Stokes bowls it on that in-between length, outside off, it invites Kane on the front foot to have a poke at it, but the ball nibbles away from the pitch and beats the outside edge.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Wide!
Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, Back of a length, outside off, Rachin Ravindra punches it with soft hands and pins the shot between gully and backward point fielder for a quick single.
Some more saw-dust has been sprinkled now at the landing area.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Williamson shoulders arms to this away going delivery from outside off.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, No run.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Oh, a tight leave from Kane! Lands it around off and gets it to jag back into the batter, over the top of the pegs, Kane Williamson checks the ball closely and hangs his bat in the air. The ball passes just over the off-stump.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, Pitched fuller in length, on off, Rachin Ravindra brings his front foot out and drives it straight down the ground for three more runs.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, ! Pulled away! Short and on the body, Rachin Ravindra stays in his crease and pulls it along the ground to deep backward square leg for a boundary.
Halt! Stokes is having a bit of a word with the umpire regarding the recurring issues on the landing area.Â
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, No run.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Hard length, on off, punched off the back foot to the pitch.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, ! Shot of real authority! Slightly drags his length down, short of a good length, on off, Kane Williamson stands tall and pulls it through wide of mid-wicket for a cracking boundary.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Over the wickets now. Tinge fuller, in front of the sticks, Kane Williamson lets the ball arrive at him and defends it right under his eyes.
Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, Brings the stumps into play now does Stokes, full and on off, from around the stumps, Rachin Ravindra presses forward and knocks it into the cover-point region for a quick single.
Ben Stokes to Rachin Ravindra, Back of a length, outside off, angling in, Rachin Ravindra gets on the back foot and punches it with an angled bat to deep cover for a couple of runs.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Short and angling into the batter, Kane Williamson rides on the bounce and nudges it with soft hands to deep square leg for a single.
Ben Stokes to Kane Williamson, Starts from over the stumps, gets the ball to shape away from the right-hander. Kane Williamson shoulders arms as it is fairly outside off. Uh, oh! A false start from the English skipper, NO BALL for overstepping.
Ben Stokes brings himself into the attack now. He replaces Brydon Carse.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, This one comes straight on, back of a length, over the top of the stumps, Kane Williamson hops on the back foot and punches it solidly to the cover-point region to collect a quick single.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Full and deviating away from the surface, outside off, Kane Williamson closely reads the line and length, shoulders arms.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, No run.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Short of a length outside off, left alone by Williamson.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, Slanting across off, on a hard length, Rachin Ravindra shoulders arms at it.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Bends his back and bangs it short into the surface, going down the leg side. Kane Williamson is happy to duck underneath it.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, An away swinger, full and outside off, Kane Williamson strides across and drives it solidly but finds the fielder at cover.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Short one again, jagging back in, Kane Williamson ducks under it.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Now tests the batter with a steep bumper, over the stumps, Kane Williamson squats underneath it and lets it fly over his head.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Good bowling this! Hard length, on off, it nips away off the deck. Kane Williamson weighs on the back foot to punch but gets his bat inside the line to make the leave.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Outside off, length ball, left alone.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, No ball!
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, An away angler outside off, Ravindra shoulders his arms.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, No run.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, Fractionally fuller in length, attacking the off-pole, Rachin Ravindra lets the ball come at him, commits on the front foot with a good stride out. Meets the ball under his eyes to defend.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, Slanting across off on a good length, Rachin makes a watchful leave.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, Beaten! Gee, that's a nice delivery! Atkinson creates that angle, full and across off, Rachin Ravindra is drawn ahead on the front foot to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, Hits the deck hard, leaving the batter, just outside off, Rachin Ravindra watches it till the end and decides to shoulder arms at it.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Short, on the body, Kane Williamson sits under it and lets it sail over his head.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Nips away slightly off the deck, on a good length, Kane Williamson judges it well and makes a good tight leave.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Bowls from wide of the crease and angles the ball into the batter, in front of the stumps, Kane Williamson is watchful to block this full ball on the front foot.
Brydon Carse to Rachin Ravindra, 3 runs.
Brydon Carse to Rachin Ravindra, Back of a length, on the top of off, Rachin Ravindra gets behind the line and defends the ball right under his eyes.
Brydon Carse to Rachin Ravindra, Bowls full and nips away from outside off, Rachin Ravindra makes a good leave.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Back of a length, skidding and bouncing a bit extra, outside off, Kane Williamson is watchful to make the leave.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, Length ball, angling around off, Ravindra taps it in the point region for a single.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, 3 runs.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Atkinson hits the hard length, outside off, punched solidly to the cover region by Kane Williamson.
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra, A misfield and Rachin gets off the mark!
Rachin Ravindra is in at number 4.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Fuller delivery on the pads, Williamson flicks it to deep backward square leg for a single.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, ! c Ollie Pope b Brydon Carse.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, 2 runs.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, No run.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, 1 run.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, Onto the pads, full in length, Latham tilts forward and clips it to deep fine for a single.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, Hard length, outside off, slanting away, left alone.
Drinks! Well, the batting conditions have looked quite favorable as of now with very minimal chances created so far. Latham has looked rock-solid in his approach and has peppered the field with some glorious strokes. Williamson is just get going in his inning and has played alertly, negating any trouble. Despite England striking in the second over, with Gus Atkinson dismissing Devon Conway, off an athletic catch, England have not been able to get those early breakthroughs. Chris Woakes has bow
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, 1 run.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Full, zipping and nipping away from the left-hander. Latham is watchful and lets it be.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Four!
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Length, outside off, left alone.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, No run.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, 3 runs.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Hard length, on off, Kane Williamson swivels and pulls along the ground to wide of mid-wicket. The fielder from the inner ring chases the ball. As it is not quite timed well from Kane, it slows down on the way and is cut off by the fielder. Three taken!
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Carse keeps getting that spongy bounce off the surface, outside off, left alone.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, No run.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, 1 run.
Brydon Carse is not happy with the landing area.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, WIDE! Over-the-head-bumper from Carse around off, Latham gets his bat away from the line and leaves. Wide called.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, Short of a good length, on the body, Latham stands tall, swivels and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, Whoa! A seed of a delivery! Carse lands it on a good length, slants it on off, it lands and nips very sharply, cutting the left-hander in half. Latham hangs his bat away from the body and the ball zips past the outside edge.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Back of a length, around the fourth stump line, Kane Williamson rides the bounce and taps it off the back foot onto the pitch.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Goes straight on now, on the stumps, on a good length, Kane Williamson gets behind the line and punches it onto the pitch.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, A bit of an outswing on this one, full and at off, Kane Williamson sees the ball closely, lets it arrive at him and taps it with soft hands to the cover region.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, This one leaves the right-hander after pitching outside off, on a fuller length, Williamson is happy to leave it alone.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Hits the good length, on middle and leg, it jags back in a touch. Kane Williamson looks to work it across the line but plays over and gets rapped on the front thigh pad.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Straighter and fuller, on middle, Kane Williamson plays with a straight bat and blocks it back to the bowler.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, Short delivery outside off, Latham drops his wrists and sways out of the line of it.
Brydon Carse to Tom Latham, EDGED AND ! Not exactly where he intended to hit but gets it through. A genuine half-volley on off, nipping away, Latham commits on the front foot and opens the bat face to go through the covers. It takes the healthy outside edge and runs wide of the packed slip cordons for a boundary at widish deep third.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Williamson is off the mark and gets a good cheer from the crowd! Back of a length, on the top of off, Kane Williamson rides the bounce and punches it through the cover region for a single.Â
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, This is fuller in length, on the stumps, Kane Williamson with his soft hands, just angles the bat by opening its face and eases it to point.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, WIDE! Some extra bit of bounce for Carse, short-pitched bumper that flies off the deck, on off, Kane Williamson squats under it as it sails over his head. Wide signaled by the umpire.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Hard length, just outside off, Kane Williamson shoulders arms at it.
Brydon Carse to Kane Williamson, Brydon Carse replaces Gus Atkinson and steams in from over the stumps. Outside off on a length, left alone by Kane.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, ! Good response from Latham! Glorious straight drive! Half-volley, angling in from outside off, Tom Latham taps his front foot out, presents full face of the bat and drives it straight down the ground for a boundary at wide of long off.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, No run.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, There comes the inswinger now, on the stumps, full in length, Tom Latham gets behind the line, brings his bat ahead of the pad and defends it out.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, With four slips waiting in place, Woakes bowls it outside off on a hard length, Latham gets on the toes and taps it to the cover region.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, This one is bowled on a nagging length, just outside off, angling in, Tom Latham prods ahead and eases it with soft hands towards backward point.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Good length, on the middle and leg, tucked away solidly to mid on.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Hits the back of a length, outside off, Kane Williamson offers no shot at it.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Steams in from that around-the-wicket angle, hard length, outside off, Tom Latham gets on his toes and rides the bounce by lofting it behind backward point. Ben Stokes gives it a long chase and stops it before the ropes. Three taken!
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Atkinson corrects his line and length, good length, outside off, left alone. NO BALL called for overstepping! The third NO BALL already.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Four!
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, This is much fuller at 136.2 kph, on off, Latham strides forward and keeps it out to the off side.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, No run.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Length, outside off, angling in, Latham prods forward and offers no shot at it.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, An away swinger that leaves the batter from outside off, left alone by Williamson.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Edged but doesn't carry again!Â
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Short of a good length, outside off, left alone by Kane.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Shorter in length on off, Williamson stands tall and defends it to backward point.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, No run.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, Woakes continues with a leg slip in place now. Kane Williamson leaves this good-length delivery, pitching and nipping from outside off.Â
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, A solid front foot drive but straight to the fielder. Atkinson bowls it on a nagging length, outside off, Tom Latham strides across, uses the full face of the bat and drives it solidly but finds the man at cover.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, 2 runs.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Back of a length on the stumps, Latham works it to widish mid on.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Good work there by Stokes! Length-delivery outside off, Latham taps it off the back foot to get past the gully fielder but Stokes does well as he dives low to his left and intercepts the ball.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, No run.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Four!
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, And again! This is very full now, holds its line and nips away from the deck, outside off, Williamson draws his front foot out to defend but gets beaten again on the outside edge.
Chris Woakes to Kane Williamson, No run.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, 5 runs.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, ! First boundary of this series! Woakes bowls a rare loosener, swinging into the batter, full in length, Tom Latham uses the angle and pace and just tickles it to deep fine for a boundary.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, No run.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, 2 runs.
Gus Atkinson to Kane Williamson, Length on the stumps, it nips back after pitching, Williamson is beaten on the front foot defence as he tries to work it across, and wears it high on the front pad.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Slants it into the pads now, on a good length, Tom Latham lets the ball arrive at him and tickles it with soft hands to deep backward square leg for a single.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Gets that inswing again, outside off, curving back in, Latham makes a tight leave.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, This one swings sharply intyo the batter, on a fuller length, Tom Latham prods ahead and flicks it to wide of mid on and scampers back for the second run.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Attacking the stumps now, on a fullish length, Latham is on the front foot and taps it with soft hands to the bowler.
Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Swinging into the batter, on a fuller length, around off, Tom Latham presses ahead and defends it across to the leg side.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Latham is off the mark now! Hard length, around off, angling in, Tom Latham commits on the front foot and knocks it in the cover-point region for a quick single.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Bowls an-swinger on the stumps, Latham waits for it and blocks it in the leg side.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Beaten! Chris Woakes brings the angle closer to the stumps now, but keeps it outside off on a fuller length. It lands it just straightens off the deck and beats the outside edge of Latham who commits on the front foot for a defence.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Hits the fuller length, keeps it well outside off, nipping away, no interest shown by Latham on that one.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Outside off, again, full in length, Latham lets it be.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Outside off, nipping away from a good length, Latham leaves it alone.
Kane Williamson is in at number 3.
Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, ! c & b Gus Atkinson.
Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, First runs off the bat for New Zealand and Devon Conway is off the mark! This is fuller in length, just around off with a tinge of outswing, Devon Conway gets on the front foot and pushes it through point for a couple of runs.
Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, No run.
Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, NO BALL! Outside off on a fractionally fuller length, Devon Conway makes a tight leave. Gus Atkinson has overstepped here.
Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, No run.
Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, Keeps the line of attack on the fourth stump, on a fullish length, Devon Conway strides across on the front foot and defends it solidly to the cover region.
Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, Brings the stumps into play now, attacks the off-pole, on a fuller length, Devon Conway presses ahead and presents a solid front foot defence. Uh, oh! Atkinson has overstepped and it is called a NO BALL.
Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, Atkinson begins from around the stumps and bowls on a nagging length, outside off, Conway watches it closely and lets it go through alone.
Gus Atkinson to operate from the far end.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, No run.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Outside off again, good length, Latham lets it be.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Fairly outside off, full in length, left alone by Latham.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Goes a bit fuller with a hint of outswing on offer now, around off, Latham takes a half stride forward and decides to let it pass alone.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Brings the angle much closer now does Woakes, on a good length, on middle, Latham gets right behind the line and defends it out watchfully on the front foot.
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham, Woakes starts with three regular slips and a gully in place. Lands it on a good length, from around the stumps, on off, Tom Latham rides the bounce and taps it with soft hands to the off side.
All in readiness for this iconic Crowe-Thorpe Trophy to kick off. The two umpires are already out and the players of England spread out to the field. Devon Conway and Tom Latham are the two openers for New Zealand. The bell has rung and Chris Woakes, who has the shining new red ball is all set to get the proceedings underway. Here we go...
Just a few moments away from the game to begin at the Hagley Oval. But before that, the shining trophy is brought by carefully and is being placed on the pedestal. Now, the two sets of players along with the match officials line up for the national anthems. It will be England's first, followed by the national anthem of New Zealand.
Tom Latham, the captain of New Zealand says that they would have bowled first as well but says that if you get through the first hour, it gets a bit easier to bat on. Mentions that the public has got right behind them and having a series against England is exciting.Â
Ben Stokes, the captain of England says that the wicket generally gets better here and also states there's a good covering of grass as well. Is hopeful that they can get the most out of it with the new ball. He is also hopeful that the results will pan out in their favor this time. Also adds that it's about how the teams try to get the game on and push their limits. On being asked about the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy, he says that it is an honor and feels great to be a part of such series. Informs that
England (Playing XI) - Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell (On Test Debut), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope (WK), Ben Stokes (C), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir.
New Zealand (Playing XI) - Tom Latham (C), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (WK), Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, William O'Rourke.
TOSS UPDATE - The flip of the coin lands in the favor of England, and Ben Stokes elects to BOWL first.