Updated On: 30 November, 2024 10:06 AM IST | Christchurch | AFP
The only good news for New Zealand was that while they dropped two more catches, taking the innings total to eight, they successfully held five

England`s Harry Brook bats during the third day of the first Test cricket match between New Zealand and England at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Pic/AFP
England took an imposing 151-run first innings lead over New Zealand in the first Test Saturday on the back of a majestic 171 from Harry Brook. In a rollicking third day for England, they resumed at 319-5 and raced along at six an over before being all out for 499 an hour after lunch. Brook, who benefitted from five of the eight catches spilled by New Zealand, led England's salvage operation after they were reeling at 71-4. Captain Ben Stokes made 80 while Gus Atkinson and Brydon Carse added spirited cameos with innings of 48 and 33.