The England cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team match scorecard from the first Test of the 2026 New Zealand tour of England provides a detailed look at a four-day contest at Lord’s Cricket Ground. England faced New Zealand in the opening Test of the Rothesay Test Series from June 4 to June 7, 2026.

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first. England were bowled out for 140 in their first innings, but their bowlers responded strongly by dismissing New Zealand for 113. England then produced a much better second innings, scoring 226 all out. Chasing 254 for victory, New Zealand were dismissed for 138, giving England a 115-run win.

The match was particularly notable for Harry Brook’s 56 in England’s first innings, Emilio Gay’s 57 in the second innings, and Gus Atkinson’s outstanding five-wicket haul in New Zealand’s second innings. The official England and Wales Cricket Board scorecard confirms the final result and the four innings totals.

This England vs New Zealand full scorecard covers the match details, all four innings, batting and bowling figures, fall of wickets, playing XI, top performers, player statistics, partnerships, match result and key moments.

England vs New Zealand Match Details

Match DetailInformation
TeamsEngland vs New Zealand
SeriesNew Zealand tour of England 2026
Match1st Test
FormatTest
DateJune 4–7, 2026
VenueLord’s Cricket Ground, London
TossNew Zealand won the toss
Toss DecisionNew Zealand elected to bowl
ResultEngland won by 115 runs
England 1st Innings140 all out
New Zealand 1st Innings113 all out
England 2nd Innings226 all out
New Zealand 2nd Innings138 all out

The England vs New Zealand match was the opening Test of a three-match series. The fixture at Lord’s was scheduled for June 4–8, although the match finished on June 7 when England completed the victory. Lord’s listed the contest as part of the three-Test Rothesay series.

New Zealand’s decision to bowl first initially looked useful because England lost wickets quickly. However, England’s bowling attack responded with a superb performance and restricted New Zealand to just 113 in the first innings.

England Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

The main England cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team match scorecard shows how the match changed across four innings.

InningsScore
England 1st Innings140 all out
New Zealand 1st Innings113 all out
England 2nd Innings226 all out
New Zealand 2nd Innings138 all out
England Lead253 runs
ResultEngland won by 115 runs

England’s first innings was dominated by Harry Brook, who scored 56 from 71 balls. He was the only England batter to pass fifty in the opening innings. Ben Duckett made 19, while Ben Stokes contributed 12 and Shoaib Bashir added 14.

New Zealand’s bowling attack was led by Kyle Jamieson, who took five wickets for 62 runs. Nathan Smith claimed three wickets and William O’Rourke took two.

England then turned the match around with the ball. Ollie Robinson took five wickets in New Zealand’s first innings, while Josh Tongue claimed three. New Zealand were restricted to 113, giving England a first-innings lead of 27 runs.

England’s second innings was more productive. Emilio Gay made 57, Jamie Smith scored 39 and Ollie Robinson added 29. England eventually reached 226, setting New Zealand a target of 254.

New Zealand could not complete the chase. Devon Conway scored 41 and Glenn Phillips remained unbeaten on 44, but Gus Atkinson took five wickets as England bowled New Zealand out for 138.

England First Innings Scorecard

England were bowled out for 140 in 39.4 overs in their first innings.

BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Ben Duckettlbw b Nathan Smith19372051.35
Emilio Gayc Daryl Mitchell b Kyle Jamieson8142057.14
Jacob Bethelllbw b William O’Rourke6220027.27
Joe Rootc Tom Blundell b William O’Rourke180012.50
Harry Brookc Kyle Jamieson b Nathan Smith567110078.87
Jamie Smithb Kyle Jamieson160016.67
Ben Stokesc Kane Williamson b Kyle Jamieson12232052.17
Gus Atkinsonlbw b Kyle Jamieson4110036.36
Ollie Robinsonc Tom Blundell b Kyle Jamieson150020.00
Josh Tonguenot out10232043.48
Shoaib Bashirc Kane Williamson b Nathan Smith14191073.68
Extras8
TotalAll out14039.4 overs

Harry Brook was England’s top scorer with 56 runs. He struck ten boundaries and faced 71 balls.

The England batting scorecard shows a difficult start. England lost four wickets for only 34 runs before Brook attempted to rebuild the innings. His 56 was therefore extremely important in helping England reach 140.

New Zealand Bowling Scorecard

BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsEconomy
Matt Henry41802.00
Kyle Jamieson1406254.40
Nathan Smith10.413833.60
William O’Rourke1132522.30

Kyle Jamieson’s five-wicket haul was the standout performance for New Zealand during the first innings. William O’Rourke and Nathan Smith also kept England under sustained pressure.

New Zealand First Innings Scorecard

New Zealand’s first innings lasted only 29.5 overs, with the visitors dismissed for 113.

BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Tom Lathamlbw b Gus Atkinson3210014.29
Devon Conwaylbw b Ollie Robinson150020.00
Kane Williamsonc Emilio Gay b Ollie Robinson02000.00
Rachin Ravindralbw b Ollie Robinson01000.00
Daryl Mitchellb Ollie Robinson12231052.17
Tom Blundellb Josh Tongue4210019.05
Glenn Phillipsb Josh Tongue34396087.18
Nathan Smithb Josh Tongue15182083.33
Kyle Jamiesonnot out382923131.03
William O’Rourkec Harry Brook b Gus Atkinson117005.88
Matt Henryb Ollie Robinson05000.00
Extras5
TotalAll out11329.5 overs

Kyle Jamieson was New Zealand’s top scorer with 38 not out from only 29 balls. He hit three sixes and two fours, giving him a strike rate above 131.

Glenn Phillips also made an important contribution with 34 from 39 balls. However, the New Zealand top order struggled against England’s seam attack.

England Bowling Scorecard

BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsEconomy
Gus Atkinson50921.80
Ollie Robinson10.533953.60
Josh Tongue1004034.00
Ben Stokes402205.50

Ollie Robinson was the best bowler of the New Zealand first innings. His five wickets for 39 runs restricted New Zealand to 113. Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue also played major roles with two and three wickets respectively.

England Second Innings

England entered their second innings with a narrow 27-run lead after dismissing New Zealand for 113.

The second innings produced a much stronger batting performance from England. Emilio Gay led the scoring with 57 from 95 balls. Ben Duckett made 33 and Jamie Smith added 39.

England eventually reached 226 all out from 56 overs, leaving New Zealand with a target of 254 runs.

England Second Innings Batting Scorecard

BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Ben Duckettc Glenn Phillips b William O’Rourke33466071.74
Emilio Gayc Tom Blundell b Nathan Smith57958060.00
Jacob Bethellb Matt Henry14352040.00
Joe Rootlbw b Nathan Smith8191042.11
Harry Brooklbw b William O’Rourke04000.00
Jamie Smithb Nathan Smith39526075.00
Ben Stokesb Nathan Smith03000.00
Gus Atkinsonc and b Kyle Jamieson14321043.75
Ollie Robinsonc Glenn Phillips b Nathan Smith29303096.67
Josh Tongueb Nathan Smith5131038.46
Shoaib Bashirnot out08000.00
Extras27
TotalAll out22656 overs

Nathan Smith was New Zealand’s best bowler in the second innings, taking six wickets for 70 runs. William O’Rourke took two wickets, while Kyle Jamieson and Matt Henry claimed one each.

Emilio Gay’s 57 was particularly important because he helped England build a meaningful lead after the first innings had left the match finely balanced.

New Zealand Second Innings Scorecard

New Zealand needed 254 runs to win after England’s second innings ended at 226.

The chase did not start well. Tom Latham was dismissed for a duck and New Zealand soon found themselves under pressure.

Devon Conway provided resistance with 41 from 91 balls, while Kane Williamson made 18. Glenn Phillips then produced the highest score of the innings, remaining unbeaten on 44 from 52 balls.

However, England’s bowling attack continued taking wickets and dismissed New Zealand for 138 in 40.3 overs.

New Zealand Second Innings Batting Scorecard

BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Tom Lathamc Harry Brook b Gus Atkinson03000.00
Devon Conwayc Jacob Bethell b Ben Stokes41914045.05
Kane Williamsonlbw b Josh Tongue18362050.00
William O’Rourkeb Gus Atkinson06000.00
Rachin Ravindrab Ollie Robinson8211038.10
Daryl Mitchelllbw b Ollie Robinson03000.00
Tom Blundelllbw b Josh Tongue4120033.33
Glenn Phillipsnot out44527184.62
Nathan Smithc Jamie Smith b Gus Atkinson4310133.33
Kyle Jamiesonc Ben Duckett b Gus Atkinson691066.67
Matt Henryb Gus Atkinson010000.00
Extras13
TotalAll out13840.3 overs

Glenn Phillips was New Zealand’s top scorer in the final innings with an unbeaten 44. Devon Conway’s 41 was the other significant contribution.

The main difference was England’s ability to take wickets at regular intervals. Gus Atkinson finished with five wickets, while Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue took two wickets each.

England Bowling Figures

BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsEconomy
Gus Atkinson11.333052.60
Ollie Robinson1323822.90
Josh Tongue1324823.70
Ben Stokes301214.00

Gus Atkinson’s five-wicket haul was the defining bowling performance of the final innings. He conceded only 30 runs in 11.3 overs and helped England finish the match decisively.

England vs New Zealand Match Result

The England vs New Zealand match result was a 115-run victory for England.

England’s four innings progression was:

140 all out → 226 all out

New Zealand’s innings were:

113 all out → 138 all out

England therefore secured a 115-run victory at Lord’s.

Team1st Innings2nd InningsResult
England140226Won by 115 runs
New Zealand113138Lost

England’s first-innings lead was only 27 runs, but the second innings gave the hosts a much stronger position. The final target of 254 proved too difficult for New Zealand. The ECB’s official match centre records England’s victory by 115 runs.

England vs New Zealand Toss

New Zealand won the toss before the first Test at Lord’s and elected to bowl.

The decision meant England were asked to bat first under early-match conditions. New Zealand’s bowlers initially made the decision look effective by dismissing England for 140.

However, England’s bowlers then produced an even stronger response. New Zealand were dismissed for 113, leaving England only 27 runs behind.

England’s second innings subsequently changed the balance of the contest.

The toss therefore gave New Zealand the opportunity to exploit the early conditions, but England’s bowling response prevented the visitors from converting that advantage into a match-winning position. The scorecard records New Zealand as the toss winner and bowling first.

England vs New Zealand Playing XI

The confirmed England team included captain Ben Stokes and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.

England Playing XI

The England squad information listed by the scorecard identifies Stokes as captain and Jamie Smith as wicketkeeper.

New Zealand Playing XI

Tom Latham captained New Zealand, while Tom Blundell was the wicketkeeper.

The playing XI is included here specifically to support the England vs New Zealand scorecard rather than provide separate player biographies.

England Top Performers

Harry Brook

Harry Brook was England’s top scorer in the first innings with 56 runs from 71 balls.

His innings contained ten fours and helped England recover after a difficult start. Brook was the only England batter to pass fifty in the first innings.

Emilio Gay

Emilio Gay produced England’s highest score in the second innings.

He made 57 from 95 balls and struck eight fours. His innings provided stability and helped England establish a substantial target.

Gus Atkinson

Gus Atkinson’s most important contribution came with the ball.

He took five wickets for 30 runs in New Zealand’s second innings, including the wickets that ended the chase. His economy rate was only 2.60.

Ollie Robinson

Ollie Robinson also made a major contribution to England’s bowling effort.

He took five wickets for 39 runs in New Zealand’s first innings and then added two more wickets in the final innings.

New Zealand Top Performers

Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips was New Zealand’s top scorer across both innings in terms of the individual innings totals.

He scored 34 in the first innings and remained unbeaten on 44 in the second innings. His final-innings 44 came from 52 balls and included seven fours and one six.

Kyle Jamieson

Kyle Jamieson was New Zealand’s standout bowler.

He took five wickets for 62 runs in England’s first innings. Jamieson also scored an unbeaten 38 from 29 balls in New Zealand’s first innings, including three sixes.

Nathan Smith

Nathan Smith produced a strong second-innings bowling performance for New Zealand.

He took six wickets for 70 runs, removing several of England’s middle and lower-order batters.

England vs New Zealand Player of the Match

The standout match-winning performance came from England’s bowling attack, particularly Gus Atkinson and Ollie Robinson.

Atkinson finished with five wickets in New Zealand’s second innings, while Robinson took five wickets in the first innings and two in the second.

For scorecard-focused analysis, Atkinson’s final innings performance stands out because it directly ended New Zealand’s attempt to chase 254. He took 5/30 from 11.3 overs, including three maidens.

England vs New Zealand Key Partnerships

Partnerships played an important role in both England’s recovery and New Zealand’s resistance.

For England, the most important second-innings partnership involved Emilio Gay and Jacob Bethell. They added 47 runs, helping England move beyond the early stages of the innings.

Jamie Smith and Gus Atkinson then added 57 runs, which became another important contribution toward England’s final total of 226.

For New Zealand, Devon Conway and Glenn Phillips provided resistance during the first innings, while their later partnership helped the visitors reach 113.

In the second innings, Conway’s 41 was followed by Phillips’ unbeaten 44, but New Zealand continued losing wickets around them.

England vs New Zealand Fall of Wickets

England First Innings Fall of Wickets

WicketScoreBatterOver
116Emilio Gay5.3
231Ben Duckett11.3
333Jacob Bethell12.4
434Joe Root14.4
555Jamie Smith19.3
694Ben Stokes26.5
7108Gus Atkinson30.6
8113Harry Brook31.5
9118Ollie Robinson33.3
10140Shoaib Bashir39.4

England’s early collapse was a major feature of the first innings, with four wickets falling for only 34 runs.

New Zealand First Innings Fall of Wickets

New Zealand also lost wickets rapidly.

The first three wickets fell with only two runs on the board, putting the visitors under enormous pressure. New Zealand eventually reached 113, largely because of contributions from Glenn Phillips and Kyle Jamieson.

New Zealand Second Innings Fall of Wickets

The final innings followed a similar pattern.

WicketScoreBatterOver
10Tom Latham0.3
229Kane Williamson10.4
336William O’Rourke11.5
453Rachin Ravindra17.6
553Daryl Mitchell19.3
658Tom Blundell22.4
7111Devon Conway33.6
8116Nathan Smith34.4
9124Kyle Jamieson36.5
10138Matt Henry40.3

The scorecard shows that New Zealand reached 124/9 before the final wicket fell at 138, with Glenn Phillips remaining unbeaten on 44.

England vs New Zealand Match Summary

The England vs New Zealand match summary begins with New Zealand winning the toss and choosing to bowl at Lord’s.

England struggled against the New Zealand bowling attack and were dismissed for 140. Harry Brook top-scored with 56, while Kyle Jamieson claimed five wickets.

New Zealand then had an opportunity to take control of the match, but England’s bowlers produced an outstanding response.

Ollie Robinson took five wickets and Josh Tongue took three as New Zealand collapsed to 113. Kyle Jamieson and Glenn Phillips offered some resistance, but England secured a 27-run first-innings lead.

England’s second innings was significantly better. Emilio Gay scored 57, Jamie Smith made 39 and Ollie Robinson contributed 29. England reached 226, setting New Zealand a target of 254.

New Zealand’s final innings started poorly, but Devon Conway and Glenn Phillips provided resistance. Conway scored 41, while Phillips remained unbeaten on 44.

England’s bowlers, however, continued to take wickets. Gus Atkinson finished with five wickets for 30 runs and England bowled New Zealand out for 138.

England therefore won by 115 runs and took a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series. The ECB later confirmed England’s 1-0 series lead ahead of the second Test at The Oval.

England vs New Zealand Player Stats

Batting Statistics

PlayerTeamRunsBest Innings
Harry BrookEngland5656
Emilio GayEngland6557
Jamie SmithEngland4039
Glenn PhillipsNew Zealand7844*
Kyle JamiesonNew Zealand4438*
Devon ConwayNew Zealand4241

These figures combine the player’s contributions from both innings.

Bowling Statistics

BowlerTeamKey Figures
Ollie RobinsonEngland5/39
Gus AtkinsonEngland5/30
Josh TongueEngland3/40
Kyle JamiesonNew Zealand5/62
Nathan SmithNew Zealand6/70
William O’RourkeNew Zealand2/25

The bowling figures show that both teams had individual bowlers capable of dominating an innings. England’s advantage was that Robinson and Atkinson produced major spells at different stages of the match.

England vs New Zealand Head-to-Head

The England vs New Zealand head to head rivalry is one of the established contests in international Test cricket.

For this article, the focus remains on the specific first Test of the 2026 New Zealand tour of England rather than presenting a full historical head-to-head database.

The 2026 series was scheduled as a three-Test contest, beginning at Lord’s before moving to The Oval and Trent Bridge. England entered the second Test with a 1-0 series lead after their 115-run victory in the opening match.

Readers searching for England vs New Zealand previous matches, recent results or head-to-head records should distinguish between Test, ODI and T20I matches because the teams have met across multiple formats.

Key Moments That Decided the Match

New Zealand’s First-Innings Collapse

New Zealand lost three wickets for only two runs during their first innings.

That early collapse prevented New Zealand from capitalizing on England’s 140.

Ollie Robinson’s Five-Wicket Haul

Robinson’s 5/39 was one of the biggest turning points.

His spell helped England dismiss New Zealand for only 113 and created the foundation for the eventual victory.

England’s Second-Innings Recovery

After scoring only 140 in the first innings, England reached 226 in their second.

Emilio Gay’s 57 and Jamie Smith’s 39 helped England establish a target that put New Zealand under pressure.

New Zealand’s Resistance

Devon Conway and Glenn Phillips prevented the final innings from ending quickly.

Conway scored 41 and Phillips remained unbeaten on 44, but England’s bowlers continued to attack.

Gus Atkinson Finishes the Match

Atkinson’s 5/30 was the final major turning point.

He removed five New Zealand batters and helped England bowl the visitors out for 138, completing a 115-run victory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the England cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team match scorecard?

In the first Test at Lord’s in June 2026, England scored 140 and 226, while New Zealand scored 113 and 138. England won the match by 115 runs.

Who won England vs New Zealand?

England won the first Test against New Zealand by 115 runs.

What was England’s score?

England scored 140 all out in the first innings and 226 all out in the second innings.

What was New Zealand’s score?

New Zealand scored 113 all out in the first innings and 138 all out in the second innings.

Who was England’s top scorer?

Harry Brook was England’s top scorer in the first innings with 56 runs. Emilio Gay was England’s highest scorer in the second innings with 57.

Who was New Zealand’s top scorer?

Glenn Phillips was New Zealand’s top scorer in the final innings with an unbeaten 44. Kyle Jamieson scored 38 not out in the first innings.

Who took the most wickets for England?

Ollie Robinson took five wickets in New Zealand’s first innings, while Gus Atkinson took five wickets in the second innings.

Who took the most wickets for New Zealand?

Nathan Smith took six wickets in England’s second innings. Kyle Jamieson took five wickets in England’s first innings.

What was the England vs New Zealand final score?

England scored 140 and 226. New Zealand scored 113 and 138. England won by 115 runs.

Who won the toss between England and New Zealand?

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Where was England vs New Zealand played?

The first Test was played at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. The match began on June 4, 2026.

What were the England vs New Zealand playing XI?

England’s playing XI included Emilio Gay, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith, Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson, Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue and Shoaib Bashir.

New Zealand’s XI included Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell, Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry and William O’Rourke.

What was Harry Brook’s score?

Harry Brook scored 56 runs from 71 balls in England’s first innings, including ten fours.

What was Emilio Gay’s score?

Emilio Gay scored 57 runs from 95 balls in England’s second innings, with eight fours.

What was Gus Atkinson’s bowling figure?

Gus Atkinson took 5 wickets for 30 runs in New Zealand’s second innings from 11.3 overs.

What was Ollie Robinson’s bowling figure?

Ollie Robinson took 5 wickets for 39 runs in New Zealand’s first innings and added two more wickets in the second innings.

What was Nathan Smith’s bowling figure?

Nathan Smith took 6 wickets for 70 runs in England’s second innings.

Where can I check the official England vs New Zealand scorecard?

For authoritative match information, readers can check the England and Wales Cricket Board’s official match centre, which provides the official England vs New Zealand result and match information.

England vs New Zealand Match Scorecard: Quick Summary

The England cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team match scorecard from the first Test at Lord’s in June 2026 records a convincing England victory.

England were initially dismissed for 140, with Harry Brook scoring 56 and Kyle Jamieson taking five wickets for New Zealand.

England responded with the ball by dismissing New Zealand for 113. Ollie Robinson took five wickets, giving England a narrow 27-run first-innings lead.

The second England innings produced 226, led by Emilio Gay’s 57. New Zealand then needed 254 to win.

The visitors reached only 138 before being bowled out. Gus Atkinson claimed five wickets for 30 runs, while Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue also contributed important wickets.

England therefore won by 115 runs and took a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series.

For readers looking for a verified scorecard, match result and official match information, the England and Wales Cricket Board match centre is the most relevant first-party reference.

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