England chasing 282 to win Test

New Zealand set England 282 to win after opener Mark Richardson achieved the Lord’s century which eluded him by seven runs in the first innings with a monumentally patient 101 on the fourth day of the first Test on Sunday.

The left-hander’s fourth Test hundred anchored New Zealand’s second innings of 336 all out five overs before the close. When play ended for the day the home side were eight without loss.

Wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum, who resumed on 72 when New Zealand began the day on 134 for one, fell four short of his maiden Test century in only his seventh innings.

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Beaten repeatedly by Simon Jones he was finally out caught behind by Geraint Jones.

Brief scores

New Zealand (1st innings): 386 & 336 ( M Richardson 101, B McCullum 96, N Astle 49; Harmison 4/76, Giles 3/87)

England (1st innings): 441 & 8/0.