Eng vs NZ first Test | New Zealand collapses; sets England a target of 277

There have been only three successful fourth-innings run chases of more than 200 runs in Lord’s Test history

Stuart Broad sparked a sensational New Zealand collapse after Daryl Mitchell made a hundred to leave England needing 277 to win the first Test at Lord’s on Saturday.

World Test champions New Zealand, who had been 251 for four, lost their last six wickets for 34 runs on the third morning -- three falling to successive Broad deliveries.

England, however, face a tough task if they are to go 1-0 up in this three-match series and make a winning start under their new leadership duo of captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, the former New Zealand skipper.

There have been only three successful fourth-innings run chases of more than 200 runs in Lord’s Test history, the most recent when England made 282 for three against New Zealand in 2004.

After rain delayed Saturday’s scheduled start by 30 minutes, New Zealand resumed on 236 for four in their second innings, a lead of 227.

Mitchell was 97 not out overnight and Tom Blundell unbeaten on 90 after they had come together Friday with the Black Caps in trouble at 56 for four.

Mitchell wasted no time in reaching his second century in 10 career Tests, off-driving Broad for three from his first ball of Saturday’s play.