Chris Woakes puts England in total control with double strike - New Zealand lead by four runs at the end of day three with only four wickets remaining.

A combination of joy and relief poured out of Chris Woakes as he celebrated two wickets in two balls that cracked open the New Zealand innings and tempered talk of this being his last Test away from home.

England moved tantalisingly close to victory on day three of the first Test against New Zealand, thanks to the bowling exploits of Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse

England's Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse spearheaded a strong bowling performance against New Zealand, leaving the host teetering at 155/6 during the first Test at Hagley Oval. Despite resilience from Kane Williamson and Glenn Phillips,

After Harry Brook and Ben Stokes extended England’s first innings advantage with the bat, the two pacers struck thrice each to put the visitors in the driving seat at Stumps on Day 3.

England placed a stranglehold on their first Test against New Zealand after stunning bowling displays from Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse.

Harry Brook discusses his innings of 171 as England built a first innings lead. They discuss Harry Brook, whose knock means he now has more overseas centuries than David Warner, as well as Chris Woakes’ brilliant day with the ball and Brydon Carse’s effect on England’s bowling attack.

Woakes’ efforts (3-39) with the ball, along with Brook’s 171 total with the bat, left New Zealand 156-6 at the end of day three with a lead of just four runs

England quick Chris Woakes was ‘dagger to the heart’ of New Zealand - Brook top-scored with 171 as the tourists ran up 499 on day three at Hagley Oval, but Woakes delivered the killer blow.

A sustained seam attack by Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse following a belligerent batting effort saw England on the verge of wrapping up the first Test at stumps on day three in Christchurch on Saturday.