1st Test: England vs New Zealand at Lord's

Adam Lyth will make his Test debut for England while there are also reports that Mark Wood will be handed a debut in place of Chris Jordan. Matt Henry looks likely to get his first cap for New Zealand as their third seamer. Jimmy needs three wickets to reach 400. Weather forecast looks good.

Historically, New Zealand have never fared well in England with just 4 wins in 52 Test matches. However, New Zealand are in good form as of late with 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws in their last 10 Test matches. In their last 10 Tests away from home, they have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws.

By contrast, England have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws in their last 10 Test matches. Their record at home over their last 10 Tests includes 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws. England do enjoy playing at Lord's and since the turn of the century they have 16 wins, 5 losses and 9 draws here.

Batting first will be important - of the last 20 teams to bat first at Lord's, West Indies are the only team to lose.

New Zealand win the toss and elect to bowl. As rumoured, Wood comes in for Jordan. Lyth and Henry also make their debut's.

17/1. Lyth out for 7 with the faintest of edges. Southee's bowled well.

England rocking at 25/2. A change of ends for Boult does the trick. Ballance out for 1.

And Cook's out trying to pull a short ball. 25/3. Long way till Lunch...

30/4. Ripper from Henry gets Bell. McCullum's aggressive captaincy has paid off. England in a world of trouble.

48 - 4 after 15

Root 15

Henry 2 - 19

Easy for nz

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Adam Lyth will make his Test debut for England while there are also reports that Mark Wood will be handed a debut
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Adam Lyth became the 666 th player to be capped by England in Test cricket,

                                           

Mark Wood Capped :
                                           
     
                               

80 - 4 after 20 overs

Stokes moving along on 31*, Joe 23*