The highly anticipated three test series begins in Christchurch, with Brendan McCullum returning to NZ to coach his England team against an in form Black Caps side. The Black Caps are coming off an historic 3-0 series win over India, so are full of confidence coming into home conditions. Play starts at 11am NZT.

New Zealand vs England 1st Test 2024 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch is the start of a three-match series between sides in contrasting form. You can watch New Zealand vs England 1st Test 2024 live streams from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for FREE.

Kane Williamson has slipped seamlessly back into the New Zealand cricket team by top-scoring with 93 as the Black Caps reached 319-8 on the first day of the first test against England.

(Reuters) - England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl first in the opening match of a three-test series against New Zealand at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Thursday. His decision was unsurprising given the tinge of green on the wicket on a warm and sunny day in the south island of New Zealand.

"Typically the wicket gets better and better here," said Ben Stokes, England's captain. "There's a nice covering a grass on it so hopefully, we can get something out of it with the new ball." He also confirmed a debut for Jacob Bethell,