New Zealand vs England, 2nd Test, Day 1, Christchurch
- Alastair Cook fell to Trent Boult for the third consecutive time in the series.
- James Vince looked good but fell for 18 as England went to Lunch at 70 for 2.
- Tim Southee dismissed Joe Root as England soon slipped to 94 for 5 in the second session.
- Ben Stokes steadied the innings with Bairstow with a half-century stand.
- Bairstow kept fighting as England were reduced to 164 for 7 at one stage.
- Mark Wook played the perfect second fiddle to Bairstow to take England past 250.
- Tim Southee picked up 5 for 60 as England ended the first day on 290 for 8.