McCullum blitz rescues Kiwis: 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights (Lords)

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McCullum blitz rescues Kiwis: 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights (Lords)

Brendon McCullum fell agonisingly close to a century at Lords with a dazzling 97 to rescue the Kiwis. They finished at 2086 after a strong showing in the final session of play. 1st test day 1 Lords May 2008.

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