England has been taking on New Zealand in the first Test where everyone has been doing good – be it openers, tail-enders or bowlers as well. Meanwhile, England pacer Stuart Broad made headlines with a maximum as well.

Notably, New Zealand has posted 378 in the first innings where Devon Conway has made records after smashing his maiden double century on his Test debut as well. He scored 22 fours and a six at The Lord’s Cricket Ground. Meanwhile, his partner Henry Nicholls has showcased his class by hitting 61 including 4 boundaries.

However, New Zealand’s tail-ender Neil Wagner has scored 25 off 21 balls including 3 fours and a six and his six came off Broad in the first innings. And, Stuart Broad too has responded well. Ollie Robinson claimed 4 wickets and as England bowlers restricted New Zealand inside 400. Apart from that, Mark Wood and James Anderson picked up 3 and 2 wickets respectively as well.

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However, during England’s first innings, Stuart Broad took the limelight away from others when he hit a maximum off Neil Wagner’s bowling. While Wagner didn’t expect Broad to hit a six off his bowling, he bounced back well. Neil Wagner had the last laugh by crashing the stumps of Stuart Broad as well. This was one of a stunning return by the bowler. Meanwhile, Broad could manage to score 10 runs only.

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However, New Zealand will take on India in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final from June 18. Meanwhile, former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum said that both Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson have led their respective teams quite well during the WTC and that is the reason why India and New Zealand have made it to the final.

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While speaking to Sports Today, Brendon McCullum said: “Both Virat and Kane have led their sides brilliantly. Their own forms have been superb. To be able to qualify for the WTC final is a massive achievement.”

“To reach the final of WTC, the results they needed for a long period. You have to force the situations in Test cricket to garner success in the longest format of the game. Both captains have pushed their teams to excel, and I believe they rightfully deserve the opportunity to play in the final,” McCullum further added.