Cricket: England thrash New Zealand to win 1st Test

England thrashed New Zealand by 170 runs to win the first Test at Lord's on Sunday with more than a day to spare.

New Zealand, chasing 239 for victory, were dismissed for just 68 in a second innings that lasted just under two hours with Stuart Broad taking a Test-best seven wickets for 44 runs in 11 overs.

Victory gave England a 1-0 lead in this two-match series ahead of the second Test at Headingley starting Friday.

Brief scores

England 232 (T Southee 4-38, N Wagner 3-70) and 213 (J Root 71, J Trott 56; T Southee 6-50)

New Zealand 207 (R Taylor 66, K Williamson 60; J Anderson 5-47, S Finn 4-63) and 68 (S Broad 7-44)

Result: England won by 170 runs

Series: England lead two-match series 1-0

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