England end New Zealand’s brief resistance to seal victory in first Test

England wrapped up victory over New Zealand before lunch at Lord’s on day four, claiming the first Test of a three-match series.

New Zealand resumed on 55 for five, still 199 runs from their target after a rain-hit third day. Their hosts struck quickly, Josh Tongue trapping Will Blundell lbw for just four in the first full over of the day.

Devon Conway and Glenn Phillips built a partnership of more than 50, steering the Black Caps to 111-6, before Stokes removed Conway (41) thanks to Jacob Bethell’s diving catch at gully.

Gus Atkinson brought England to the verge of victory, dismissing Nathan Smith (four) and Kyle Jamieson (six), who chipped a loose delivery straight to Ben Duckett at midwicket.

Phillips soldiered on, ending with 44 not out from 51 balls, but England got over the line as Atkinson took his third wicket of the day – and fifth of the innings – by removing Matt Henry for a duck.