Mitchell, Blundell stand flattens England: 1st Test, Day 2 (Lords)

Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell defied England in seamer friendly conditions with an unbeaten partnership of 180 that took New Zealand to 236-4, 227 ahead.

With their team struggling at 56-4, Mitchell (97 not out) and Blundell's unbeaten 90 fought off England's pace attack to have the Kiwis on top.

Earlier, England lost their last 3 wickets quickly to be bowled out for 141, a lead of 9 runs.

New Zealand 132 and 236 for 4 (Mitchell 97*, Blundell 90*) lead England 141 (Crawley 43, Southee 4-55) by 227 runs.