30 November,2024 08:43 AM IST | Christchurch | AFP
Brydon Carse
A sustained seam attack by Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse following a belligerent batting effort saw England on the verge of wrapping up the first Test at stumps on Day Three here on Saturday.
New Zealand were 155-6 at stumps, ahead by just four runs and with only four wickets remaining. Daryl Mitchell was not out 31 with Nathan Smith on one.
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England made 499 in their first innings, an imposing 151-run lead, led by Harry Brook's 171.
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