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New Zealand rue missed chances as England battle through first day
Stokes’s last four of that run came after the ball burst through the hands of Ross Taylor at first slip after he reacted late.
Jos Buttler, Jack Leach guide England to decent 353
Leach was left 18 not out with the tourists bowled out for 353.
'Loving England's new batting approach': Michael Vaughan
England put up a score of 241 on day one of the first Test match against New Zealand on Thursday.
World Cup hero Ben Stokes tortures New Zealand again as England reach 241/4 on Day 1
By stumps, with Stokes in imperious form, the score had doubled and England will resume on Friday on 241 for four.
England reach 121/3 despite losing three early wickets
At tea, England were 121 for three after Root had won the toss and repeated the team's intention to 'bat long'.
England make cautious start after losing early wicket as they reach 61-1 at lunch
With clear skies and an easy wicket, Joe Root had no hesitation in batting first when he won the toss.
Skipper Joe Root hints Moeen Ali could return for South Africa Test series
The 32-year-old played extensive cricket in the summer as he was the part of the ICC World Cup-winning squad.
Joe Root buries Ashes agony, seeks Test redemption against New Zealand
Root said he had been working on his batting shortcomings and denied the Test captaincy weighed on his performance.
Jofra Archer takes aim at Kookaburra ball before NZ test
Archer made his test debut in the Ashes series against Australia earlier this year, taking 22 wickets in four matches.
Joe Root's England to examine new philosophy in New Zealand Test series
Silverwood has advocated a more conservative approach to test cricket, with skipper Joe Root emphasizing the importance of patience.