England put foot down to open first innings lead

England’s Harry Brook scored 171 as England surged ahead of New Zealand in the first Test in Christchurch, reaching 459 for eight at lunch. Ben Stokes was unbeaten on 78, inching towards his first century in 18 months, while Gus Atkinson contributed a quick 48. Brook, who was dropped multiple times, finally fell to Matt Henry, leaving England with a lead and Stokes eyeing a century in his hometown.

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