England secures 115-run victory over New Zealand at Lord's, taking 1-0 series lead
Gus Atkinson's five-wicket haul on Day 4 sealed the win, giving England a strong start in the three-match Test series.
The story
At Lord's, England quickly wrapped up the first Test against New Zealand on Day 4, securing a 115-run victory before lunch. New Zealand, resuming their second innings at 55 for 5, were dismissed for 138.
Gus Atkinson was the star with the ball for England, claiming 5 for 30, his fourth five-wicket haul at Lord's, including the final wicket of Matt Henry to flatten the middle stump. Devon Conway, who started the day on 19 not out, offered some resistance with Glenn Phillips, forming a 53-run seventh-wicket partnership, the highest of the low-scoring match.
Conway eventually fell for 41 to Ben Stokes, while Phillips remained unbeaten on 44. Ollie Robinson, who took 5 for 39 in New Zealand's first innings, was named Player of the Match for his overall seven wickets. Debutant opener Emilio Gay's crucial 57 in England's second innings also played a significant role in setting New Zealand a target of 254.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| England vs New Zealand, 1st Test | Test | England won by 115 runs | Gus Atkinson (Eng) 5/30 & Ollie Robinson (Eng) 7 wickets in match (5/39 & 2/38) |
Series in play
New Zealand tour of England. 1st Test, England leads 1-0
Afghanistan tour of India. Only Test, Day 3 in progress (India 564/8d, Afghanistan 105/4 at stumps Day 2)
Tables that matter
ICC Men's Test Team Rankings
Position: 1. Australia (123 rating), 2. South Africa (119 rating), 3. India (104 rating), 4. England (102 rating), 5. New Zealand (102 rating)
Note: Rankings last updated May 28, 2026.
What we'll be watching
- Bangladesh vs Australia, 1st ODI on June 8, 2026.
- West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI on June 8, 2026.
- India vs Afghanistan, Only Test - Day 3 continues on June 8, 2026.
- Sri Lanka tour of the West Indies, 1st T20I on June 11, 2026.
- England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test begins June 17, 2026, at The Kia Oval.
- Australia tour of Bangladesh, 1st T20I on June 17, 2026.
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