Tom Blundell’s career-best 138 helped New Zealand rally from 84 for 5 to 306 before England swiftly stretched their lead to 98 for the loss of two wickets
There may be a strong Kiwi influence underpinning England’s electric approach to Test cricket these days but, on the eve of this series opener, Tim Southee stressed his New Zealand team would not be veering from their own tried and trusted approach.
Scott Kuggeleijn and Tom Blundell look on after both failed to catch a chance offered by Stuart Broad.It didn’t quite live up to the billing, Broad walking off unbeaten at the close on six from 13 balls. That said, it was not without a moment to remember when Broad sent a top-edge high into the night sky and both Scott Kuggeleijn, the bowler, and Blundell, now with his keeping gloves on, left it for each other.
Three years ago on this ground England spent 201 overs in the dirt for a punishing innings defeat, bereft of ideas and almost waiting to be put out of their misery. Here they were as enterprising as the swing-averse pink Kookaburra ball would allow, energy levels high and Ben Stokes conducting his players with the authority of Simon Rattle.
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