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.

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.

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.

England seized control of the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday, powered by Harry Brook's brilliant 171. The tourists secured a first-innings lead of 151 runs and then restricted the Black Caps to 155 for six by the close of play on day three in Christchurch.