11.35am: Quick game's a good game. Although you'd think the Lord's catering would be an incentive to try and hang around a bit longer. My colleague Shiva tells me that this is the first time since 1954 that both teams have been bowled out for sub-150 scores in the first innings of a Test at Lord's in England (and what a significant match that was). At the current rate of attrition, there'll be not much point turning up tomorrow... but New Zealand, having fought back from 45-7 in their innings, and with England 59-0 in reply, now have the chance to show their true Test chops. They won't squander a second chance, will they? Back for more shortly

"Idk why everyone's complaining about the pitch," declares Krish. "I watched full day yesterday and this was no mine field nor a complete seam friendly pitch. Batting by both the teams is the only baffling part that one can complain about."

"Any little lead will be invaluable in the context of this match," chirps Ritz. "NZ need to close this asap."

"Jolly sporting of our lads to make it more or less even for the Kiwis," mugs Alfred. "Who said the Spirit of Cricket isn't alive and well?"

Leg slip is in for Parkinson