England might be using it as a stepping stone to come back to form after the Pakistan debacle and building towards the home Test summer next year but for New Zealand, these three matches are critical from WTC points perspective after hammering India in their own backyard 3-0.

New Zealand vs England 1st Test 2024 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch is the start of a three-match series between sides in contrasting form. You can watch New Zealand vs England 1st Test 2024 live streams from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for FREE.

Follow live coverage of New Zealand vs England from the England in New Zealand 2024 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner.

Following are facts and figures ahead of the three-match test series between New Zealand and England, which begins on Thursday: FIXTURES First test: Nov. 28-Dec. 02, Hagley Oval, Christchurch Second test: Dec.