New Zealand Vs England 1st Test Highlights: Kane Williamson Guides Kiwis To 319-8 Against England At Close Of Day 1 With 93 Runs

Day 1 of the New Zealand vs England 1st Test ended on Thursday, November 28, with New Zealand at 319-8. Kane Williamson marked his return from injury with 93 runs, forming key partnerships with Tom Latham (47), Rachin Ravindra (34), and Daryl Mitchell (34). Despite New Zealand being well-placed at 193-3, they lost five wickets after tea. Glenn Phillips was unbeaten on 41, and Tim Southee, playing his final series, was on 10. Shoaib Bashir took 4-69 for England, while New Zealand’s early dominance slipped as Williamson was dismissed after a solid innings. (Streaming | More Cricket News)

Kane Williamson made a seamless return to the New Zealand team, top-scoring with 93 as the Black Caps finished Day 1 at 319-8 in the first Test against England on Thursday. At stumps, after 83 overs, Glenn Phillips ꦆwas unbeaten on 41, while Tim Southee, playing his final series before retirement, was on 10.

ꦓShoaib Bashir was the standout bowler for England, taking 4 wickets for 69 runs in 20 overs, a demanding workload for a spinner on the opening day at Hagley Oval.

Williamson played a crucial role in stabilizing New Zealand's innings, forming important partnerships of 58 runs with Tom Latham (47), 68 with Rachin Ravindra (34), and 69 with Daryl Mitchell (34).

ꦺHis composed performance on Day 1 highlighted the decision to bring him into the side, replacing Will Young, who had been in superb form during New Zealand's series win in India.

ꦫEngland will aim to take control on day two, with their batters facing a tough task ahead to improve the situation.

NZ Vs ENG, 1st Test - Toss Update

ওEngland won the toss and opted to bowl first against New Zealand i Christchurch.

Playing XIs:

New Zealandඣ: Tom Latham(c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell(w), Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Tim Southee, Matt Henry, William O'Rourke

Englandꦰ: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope(w), Ben Stokes(c), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Shoaib Bashir