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London: England's Joe Root makes 98 and Ben Stokes a brilliant 92 as England recover from 30-4 to takes 354-7 at stump on day 1 in the first Test at the Lord's on Thursday.
England had been 30 for four when Durham all-rounder Stokes came in but his dashing 92 helped revive their fortunes during a stand of 161 with Joe Root (98).
Moeen Ali was unbeaten on 49 at close on opening while Jos Buttler was out on 67 at last ball of the day.
After Root's dismissal, Buttler and Moeen Ali ensured that they pushed the score further as the duo managed to build a 103-run partnership.
After celebrated former umpire Dickie Bird rang the five-minute bell, New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum saw his decision to field first vindicated with the fall of four early wickets, including two for debutant fast bowler Matt Henry.
The 100th Test between England and New Zealand then saw the hosts three wickets for five runs in 15 balls.
Trent Boult had Gary Ballance caught at third slip for one before England captain Alastair Cook, who had made 16, fell when, beaten for pace by 23-year-old Canterbury quick Henry, he top-edged an attempted hook through to wicket-keeper BJ Watling.
Henry then produced another classic fast bowler's delivery to dismiss Ian Bell for one, a full-length ball pitching on off stump and holding its line.
Root, recently installed as England's vice-captain, had a nervy moment on 36 when he was struck on the back leg after missing a sweep against off-spinner Mark Craig but survived New Zealand's lbw review.
At lunch, England were 113 for four with Root 49 not out and left-hander Stokes unbeaten 36.
Brief scores
England - 354/7 (Root 98, Stokes 92, Buttler 67, Ali 49, Henry 3-93)
