England begin Ashes rebuild with win over New Zealand in first Test

England defeated New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Test at Lord's, marking a successful start to their post-Ashes rebuilding phase. The match was characterized by difficult batting conditions and a lack of spin bowling.
Why it matters
This victory is a significant morale boost for the England cricket team following a difficult series defeat in Australia.
Figure caption, Bethell takes a good low catch to end Conway s resistance
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