England beat New Zealand by 124 runs

New Zealand was set almost 80 overs to score 345 to win, a record at Lord’s.

England took a thrilling first test at Lord’s when it bowled out New Zealand for 220 to win by 124 runs with 15 overs to spare in the final session on Monday.

Six bowlers shared the wickets, as the team produced a victory following a tumultuous buildup including the sacking of their coach, in an engrossing match that was a gift to test cricket.

Fortunes fluctuated daily, and swung England’s way for good with terrific swing bowling at the start of New Zealand’s second innings.

The Kiwis lost their openers within the first seven balls, and Ross Taylor for 8, and in half an hour they were in survival mode.

They stalled England for 62 more overs, and were finished off under lights, Stuart Broad taking his third wicket.