Harry Brook was dismissed for 171 after leading England to a first innings lead before lunch on the third day of the first cricket test against New Zealand.

Nathan Smith rides the bounce and guides it with the outside half of the bat. Pins it between the second slip and the gully fielder for a boundary at deep third. New Zealand lead by 15 runs. New Zealand vs England Live Score: FOUR!

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.

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.

In Christchurch, England's cricket team captain Ben Stokes chose to bowl first in the opening match against New Zealand, capitalizing on the grassy wicket. Both teams are motivated, with New Zealand eyeing a spot in the World Test Championship final.

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.

Chris Woakes carved New Zealand open with a vital double strike as England placed a stranglehold on the first Test in Christchurch. The tourists enjoyed an outstanding third day at the Hagley Oval, racking up 499 all out before reducing the hosts to 155 for six - just four runs ahead with four wickets in hand.

So what to expect from Day 4 then? In all practicality, a result on Sunday looks quite inevitable now. Even if New Zealand survives for the first session, they will have to make sure that they build on the lead significantly.