England secured an emphatic 115-run victory over New Zealand in the first cricket test at Lord's. The match was heavily impacted by rain, which played a significant role throughout the contest.
During the match, New Zealand found themselves in a precarious position at 55-5, with 199 runs still needed for victory. On Saturday, rain forced players off the field multiple times, leading umpires to call for an early tea break.
England's pace attack led from the front to secure the win. After making use of the limited time available on a rain-affected day three to move toward victory, the hosts wrapped up the 115-run win before lunch on day four.