Joe Lord’s it over
Updated On: 06 June, 2022 08:03 AM IST | London | AFP
Root’s unbeaten 115 helps hosts chase 277-run target to beat New Zealand by five wickets on Day Four in London
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Joe Root celebrates England’s win over New Zealand yesterday. Pic/AFP
Joe Root was hailed as England’s “Mr Dependable” by new captain Ben Stokes after his predecessor’s unbeaten century helped launch the all-rounder’s reign with a five-wicket win over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord’s on Sunday.
Root made 115 not out as England chased down a target of 277 with wicketkeeper Ben Foakes (32 not out) providing excellent support in an unbroken partnership of 120. Victory, achieved with more than a day to spare, saw England to just their second win in 18 Tests.
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