With yet another top scoring performance from Daryl Mitchell & Tom Blundell, New Zealand posted a huge total of 553 in the first innings. 

Daryl Mitchell scored 190 runs with 23 fours & 4 sixes while Tom Blundell scored 106 runs with 14 fours. 

For England, James Anderson was the highest wicket taker with 3 wickets. Captain Ben Stokes, Stuart Broad & Jack Leach picked up 2 wickets each while Matty Potts picked up 1.

Earlier, England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to field first against New Zealand in the second test. This match is being played at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. 

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