NZ vs ENG Live Score

5:57 AM IST SESSION SUMMARY - 143 runs and 6 wickets in 30 overs! A gripping opening day of Test cricket comes to an end! The pendulum shifted both ways but at the moment, this game hangs in the balance. We saw New Zealand dominate at first, but then England fought back excellently to make a game out of this one. However, the Kiwis had the final say as they smashed 76 runs in the last 8 overs of the day. With both sides exchanging hard blows, we are surely in for some thrilling moments in this match.

5:47 AM IST Right then, that is it from this action-packed Day 1 of the final Test. With just one wicket left, New Zealand will hope that Mitchell Santner can add as many runs as possible while England will want to wrap things up quickly. Day 2 will begin at 10 pm GMT, but you can join us early for all the build-up. Cheers!

5:45 AM IST England roared back in the final session, turning the game on its head with sharp bowling and smart tactics. Kane Williamson’s dismissal by Matthew Potts, albeit with some luck, triggered a Kiwi collapse from 185/3 to 212/6, as the middle order faltered under pressure. England’s bowlers - Potts, Brydon Carse, Gus Atkinson, and Ben Stokes - executed their plans brilliantly, forcing poor shot selections from the hosts. However, Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry steadied the ship with a gritty 41-run stand before Tim Southee’s fireworks, including three towering sixes, pushed New Zealand past 300. Santner capped off the day in style with a big hit to reach his fifty, setting up a thrilling Day 2!

5:39 AM IST In the second session, England struck back with key wickets, but New Zealand kept the scoreboard ticking, heading into Tea in a strong position. Will Young fell early after Lunch, while skipper Tom Latham crafted a classy 63 before being dismissed, despite Ben Duckett dropping him twice earlier. Kane Williamson brought flair with crisp boundaries, but a late strike from Brydon Carse removed Rachin Ravindra just before Tea, halting the hosts' momentum. Gus Atkinson and Matthew Potts toiled hard for breakthroughs, but England struggled to contain the runs.

5:37 AM IST New Zealand dominated the morning session of the final Test, racing to 93/0 in 28 overs after being sent into bat by Ben Stokes. Captain Tom Latham and Will Young, playing his first match of the series, batted with remarkable composure, leaving England’s bowlers frustrated. They left the good balls, punished the loose ones, and built a solid opening stand, setting a commanding tone. England’s bowlers struggled to find rhythm despite the pitch offering extra bounce, with edges falling short and luck favoring the visitors.