England enjoyed a morale-boosting win after three defeats in four matches as they beat New Zealand in the opening Test of this three-match series.

Brydon Carse bowled England to a commanding victory in the first Test against New Zealand, underlining his status as a rising star in Christchurch. Carse caught the eye on unhelpful pitches in Pakistan in his debut series, but showcased the full extent of his match-winning abilities with a 10-wicket haul in Christchurch.

Kane Williamson has slipped seamlessly back into the New Zealand cricket team by top-scoring with 93 as the Black Caps reached 319-8 on the first day of the first test against England.

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New Zealand cricket might bend the knee to Australia, but they have just thrashed India 3-0. The Black Caps are ready to take down Bazball.

Harry Brook was dismissed for 171 after leading England to a first innings lead before lunch Saturday on the third day of the first cricket test against New Zealand. At lunch, Stokes was 78 not out, Byrdon Carse was five and England was 459-8,

England are on course for victory in the first Test against New Zealand after Chris Woakes' crucial two wickets in two balls on the third day in Christchurch.