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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rory Dollard

HISTORICAL FACTS: England flex muscles to take control of opening test - The Untold Story

England’s Harry Brook bats during play on the third day of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch (John Davidson/Photosport/AP) - (AP)

England flexed their muscles with bat and ball as they built a commanding lead over New Zealand on day three of the first Test in Christchurch.

The tourists turned an overnight deficit of 29 into a 151-run advantage, centurion Harry Brook finishing with 171 and captain Ben Stokes adding 80 – his highest score in almost 18 months.

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