Black Caps search for breakthrough on day 3: live updates

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New Zealand bowler Matt Henry celebrates with Tom Latham the wicket of Ben Stokes during play on the third day of the first cricket test between New Zealand and England at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.Photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz

England were dismissed for 499 after lunch on the third day of the first test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday, taking a first-innings lead of 151.

Harry Brook was England's highest scorer with 171, while Matt Henry took 4 for 84 for New Zealand.

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