London: Kane Williamson’s century gave New Zealand a significant lead over England in the first Test at Lord’s on Saturday. New Zealand were 507 for eight at tea on the third day, 118 runs ahead following England’s first innings 389. Williamson made 132, having shared stands of 189 with Ross Taylor (62) and 66 with McCullum (42).
He also put on 50 with BJ Watling (47 not out) at tea. England debutant paceman Mark Wood took two wickets for four runs in 18 balls either side of a rain break and off-spinner Moeen Ali two for no runs in three overs.
But by then the damage had been done, with England in danger of breaking India’s unwanted record of 76 extras in a Test innings after conceding 67 additional runs. New Zealand had resumed play on Saturday on 303 for two, with Williamson 92 not out and Taylor unbeaten on 47. England, with the new ball available just three overs, opened proceedings with Ali. Williamson promptly helped himself to five runs before a three down to third man off James Anderson saw the New Zealand number three to a hundred.
Brief Score
England 389 vs New Zealand 507/8 (at tea) in 127 overs (Kane Williamson 132, Mark Guptill 70, Ross Taylor 62, B.J. Watling (batting) 47, Moeen Ali 3/89, Stuart Broad 2/77)
