Nathan Smith rides the bounce and guides it with the outside half of the bat. Pins it between the second slip and the gully fielder for a boundary at deep third. New Zealand lead by 15 runs. New Zealand vs England Live Score: FOUR!

England are on course for victory in the first Test against New Zealand after Chris Woakes' crucial two wickets in two balls on the third day in Christchurch.

Harry Brook was dismissed for 171 after leading England to a first innings lead before lunch on the third day of the first cricket test against New Zealand.

Welcome to the live coverage of 1st Test (Day 4) of England tour of New Zealand, 2024. Match will start at 03:30 AM

Every day of the New Zealand vs England 1st Test match 2024 will be televised on India's Sony Sports network and the Sony LIV app. If you already subscribe, but are outside of India right now, you can simply choose one of the best VPN services such as NordVPN. to follow the cricket.

New Zealand cricket might bend the knee to Australia, but they have just thrashed India 3-0. The Black Caps are ready to take down Bazball.

England lost Zak Crawley, Jacob Bethell and Joe Root cheaply to reach lunch on 45-3 after finally bowling out New Zealand for 348 on the second day of the first test at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Friday.

So what to expect from Day 4 then? In all practicality, a result on Sunday looks quite inevitable now. Even if New Zealand survives for the first session, they will have to make sure that they build on the lead significantly.