'Another one!' Tongue strikes early as England close in on victory
BBC Sport·June 7, 2026

England is closing in on victory in the first Test at Lord's, with Josh Tongue making an early breakthrough on day four. Tongue trapped New Zealand's Tom Blundell lbw for four, dealing a significant blow to the tourists' chances. New Zealand is now 58-6, still needing 196 runs to reach their target of 254. The tourists face an uphill battle to avoid defeat.
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