Photo: Getty ImagesThe Black Caps have manufactured a path to victory at Lord's. After all, the Black Caps had produced a magnificent start to day four after day three was washed out, making the quest for victory possible once again after ripping through England's middle order. All of a sudden, England were in danger of missing the follow-on, and a New Zealand victory came clearly into view – until England were slightly let off the hook. Still, many a team have looked set for a draw against the Black Caps in recent years, only to crash to defeat, so the usual qualifier with this history-making New Zealand team comes into play: Unlikelier wins have taken place. A test victory at Lord's would be just their second in 18 attempts, so a day five triumph would undoubtedly be a special feat.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 05, 2021 18:22 UTC