09:21 AM
Weather update for today
Unfortunately it looks very hit and miss this morning – here’s what the Met Office has to say.
09:17 AM
Good morning and welcome
To our live coverage of day three of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord’s. There are a few showers forecast today so the players may be on and off throughout the day.
England finished day two on 111-2 and trail by 267 runs in the first innings after Devon Conway’s double ton took the game away from the home side on Thursday.
New Zealand were bowled out for 378 after lunch as England’s fast bowlers cleaned up the middle order and tail but they were left frustrated by number 11 Neil Wagner (25 not out) who helped Conway set his record score.
Conway’s 200 is the highest score on debut at Lord’s and the opener reached the milestone with a six over long leg. He nearly carried his bat but became the last wicket to fall when he was run out by mere millimetres.
“He’s taken to international cricket like it’s nothing, he’s a very level guy and has taken everything in his stride,” New Zealand’s Henry Nicholls told the BBC in describing Conway’s knock.
“He’s a bit knackered to have been out there for every ball of the game, but he’s deserved all the praise he’ll get.”
In response, England lost two early wickets before tea with Kyle Jamieson trapping Dom Sibley leg before for a duck while Tim Southee had Zak Crawley caught behind.
However, Rory Burns (59 not out) and skipper Joe Root (42 not out) wrested control with a 93-run partnership and Nicholls said they were counting on the placid pitch breaking up on Friday to assist the bowlers.
“In that last session there was a bit of up and down and a little bit of spin as well for Mitch (Santner),” he added. “Depending on the weather, we might be able to create a bit of uneven bounce and put a bit of doubt in the English boys’ minds.” Reuters