...the second was handed to Durham seamer Mark Wood. He would get to put his feet up, however, as England lost the toss and were inserted. New Zealand also included a debutant in Matt Henry while Martin Guptill was recalled after two years out of the side
...the second was handed to Durham seamer Mark Wood. He would get to put his feet up, however, as England lost the toss and were inserted. New Zealand also included a debutant in Matt Henry while Martin Guptill was recalled after two years out of the sideGetty Images
Dickie Bird rang the bell on the start of England's Test summer at Lord's
Dickie Bird rang the bell on the start of England's Test summer at Lord'sGetty Images
Lyth's debut did not last long as he fell caught behind for 7 to Tim Southee
Lyth's debut did not last long as he fell caught behind for 7 to Tim SoutheeGetty Images
Gary Ballance also made a single-figure score, well taken by the diving Southee at slip off his new-ball partner Trent Boult
Gary Ballance also made a single-figure score, well taken by the diving Southee at slip off his new-ball partner Trent BoultGetty Images
Henry then claimed his maiden Test wicket as Alastair Cook edged a bouncer...
Henry then claimed his maiden Test wicket as Alastair Cook edged a bouncer...Getty Images
...and England were in trouble at 30 for 4 when Henry produced a snorting ball to hit the top of Ian Bell's off stump
...and England were in trouble at 30 for 4 when Henry produced a snorting ball to hit the top of Ian Bell's off stumpGetty Images
Ben Stokes was soon taking the attack back to New Zealand, in partnership with Joe Root
Ben Stokes was soon taking the attack back to New Zealand, in partnership with Joe RootGetty Images

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Stokes and Root made the bowlers toil during a 161-run stand, during which they scored at more than five an over
Stokes and Root made the bowlers toil during a 161-run stand, during which they scored at more than five an overGetty Images
With a second Test hundred in sight, Stokes misjudged a delivery from Mark Craig to be bowled for 92
With a second Test hundred in sight, Stokes misjudged a delivery from Mark Craig to be bowled for 92Getty Images
Root also failed to convert, caught behind off Henry two runs short of his century
Root also failed to convert, caught behind off Henry two runs short of his centuryPA Photos
Moeen Ali and Jos Buttler then consolidated, adding another hundred stand for the seventh wicket
Moeen Ali and Jos Buttler then consolidated, adding another hundred stand for the seventh wicketPA Photos
Buttler recorded his fourth Test fifty, though he couldn't quite see out the day, falling lbw to Boult from the final ball as England closed on 354 for 7
Buttler recorded his fourth Test fifty, though he couldn't quite see out the day, falling lbw to Boult from the final ball as England closed on 354 for 7PA Photos