England's batsmen made the most of a good start to the day to build on their overnight score of 246-4. The visitors from New Zealand struggled to contain the English batsmen, allowing them to post a substantial total of 396-8 declared. This extended England's lead to 175 runs, putting the Kiwis under significant pressure.
The English batsmen, particularly Joe Root and Ben Stokes, put on a show of their skills to take the game away from the Kiwis. Root scored 76 runs off 144 balls, while Stokes added 52 runs off 72 deliveries. The Kiwi bowlers struggled to contain the English batsmen, with none of them able to take more than two wickets.
New Zealand's captain, Kane Williamson, will need to come up with a plan to restrict England's run-scoring on day three. The Kiwis will need to regroup and plan their strategy to counter the English attack, which has been relentless so far. England's bowlers, particularly James Anderson and Stuart Broad, have been taking wickets at regular intervals, making it difficult for the Kiwis to settle down.
As the game enters its final two days, England will be looking to wrap up the Test and take a 1-0 lead in the series. The Kiwis, on the other hand, will be looking to regroup and come up with a plan to stay in the game. The stage is set for an exciting final two days of cricket at Lord's.
The crowd at Lord's is in for a treat as the game enters its final stages. The tension is palpable, and the atmosphere is electric. The English fans will be hoping that their team can wrap up the Test and take a 1-0 lead in the series. The Kiwi fans, on the other hand, will be hoping that their team can regroup and stay in the game.