New Zealand move past England thanks to Kane Williamson century

Published: May 23 2015 | 13:01

Last updated: May 23 2015 | 13:53

An unbeaten century from Kane Williamson helps New Zealand open up a 18-run lead over England at lunch on day three of the first Test at Lord's.

New Zealand have opened up a 18-run lead over England at lunch on day three of the first Test at Lord's.

New Zealand's Kane Williamson celebrates reaching his century on the third day of the First Test with England on May 23, 2015 © Getty Images

Starting play 86 runs behind on 303-2, the tourists ended the morning session on 407-4.

Kane Williamson brought up his 10th Test century early on before Ross Taylor breezed past the 50-run mark. However, England finally made the breakthrough when Taylor was caught behind by Jos Buttler off the bowling of Stuart Broad for 52.

Mark Wood celebrates taking his first Test wicket for England during day three of the First Test against New Zealand on May 23, 2015 © Getty Images

Brendan McCullum was next out and made a quick-fire 42 before he was caught out on the boundary by Joe Root to give Mark Wood his first Test wicket for England.

With light rain coming down towards the end of the session, lunch was then called early. Williamson (112*) and Corey Anderson (4*) will return to the crease when play resumes.