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Rory Burns took immense satisfaction from crowning his England recall with a battling century in front of his wife and baby daughter on the penultimate day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.

Kings of swing. England have one and, as proved on Saturday at Lord's, New Zealand do, too.

Rory Burns struck a battling third Test hundred to dent New Zealand's push for victory over England in the first Test after Tim Southee's swing-bowling masterclass had put the Black Caps well on top at Lord's.

Half-centuries for both Tammy Beaumont and Kathryn Bryce and four wickets for spinner Kirstie Gordon ensured Lightning posted their first victory in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy after a one-sided clash with North West...