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England vs New Zealand 3rd Test Day 1 In Pics: ENG, NZ Even At Stumps

The opening day of the third Test match between England and New Zealand ended in even terms for both teams. England had won the toss and decided to field first in Hamilton. New Zealand got to a good start as the openers raised a century partnership but the middle order collapsed. Lower order resistance from Mitchell Santner and Tim Southee eventually took the Kiwis to 315/9 at Stumps. Matthew Potts and Gus Atkinson took three wickets each for England while Tom Latham top scored for New Zealand with 63.

New Zealand vs England 3rd Test Cricket match Day 1 photo: Ben Stokes
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 1: Ben Stokes, captain of England, leads his team off the field at the end of the day's play. | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England captain Ben Stokes, centre, leads his team from the field at the close of play on day one of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand vs England 3rd Test Cricket match Day 1 photo: Tim Southee
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 1: New Zealand's Tim Southee bats during play | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Tim Southee bats during play on day one of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand vs England 3rd Test Cricket match Day 1 photo: Tim Southee
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 1: England players form a guard of honor as New Zealand batsman Tim Southee | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England players form a guard of honor as New Zealand batsman Tim Southee walks out to bat in his final test match during play on day one of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand vs England 3rd Test Cricket match Day 1 photo: Kane Williamson
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 1: New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson attempts to kick the ball away | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson attempts to kick the ball away from his stumps during play on day one of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand vs England 3rd Test Cricket match Day 1 photo: Matthew Potts
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 1: England bowler Matthew Potts is congratulated by teammates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Tom Latham | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England bowler Matthew Potts, centre, is congratulated by teammates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Tom Latham during play on day one of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand vs England 3rd Test Cricket match Day 1 photo: Will Young
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 1: New Zealand's Will Young walks from the field after he was dismissed | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand's Will Young walks from the field after he was dismissed during play on day one of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand vs England 3rd Test Cricket match Day 1 photo: Gus Atkinson
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 1: England's Gus Atkinson and Ben Stokes celebrate the wicket of New Zealand's Will Young | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England's Gus Atkinson and Ben Stokes, right, celebrate the wicket of New Zealand's Will Young during play on day one of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand vs England 3rd Test Cricket match Day 1 photo: Matthew Potts
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 1: England bowler Matthew Potts | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England bowler Matthew Potts, centre, reacts as he walks between New Zealand batsmen Will Young, left, and Tom Latham during during play on day one of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand vs England 3rd Test Cricket match Day 1 photo: Tom Latham
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 1: New Zealand captain Tom Latham ducks a bouncer | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

New Zealand captain Tom Latham ducks a bouncer during play on day one of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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New Zealand vs England 3rd Test Cricket match Day 1 photo: Ben Stokes
NZ vs ENG 3rd Test Day 1: England captain Ben Stokes shakes hands with New Zealand captain Tom Latham | Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP

England captain Ben Stokes, right, shakes hands with New Zealand captain Tom Latham ahead of play on day one of the third cricket test between England and New Zealand in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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