England secured a 115-run victory over New Zealand in the shortest Lord's Test since 1888, with Atkinson's five-wicket haul sealing a dominant performance on a challenging pitch.
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Jun 08, 2026
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What's the storyEngland defeated New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Test of their three-match series at Lord's.
The match was played on a tricky pitch, with extravagant seam movement and uneven bounce.
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