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England vs NZ ratings: Returning Robinson stands out

England took a 1-0 lead in their three-Test series against New Zealand after a 115-run win on a tricky pitch at Lord's. While the bowlers dominated, the plaudits weren't reserved for just them - here's how Ben Stokes' side rated.

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England took a 1-0 lead in their three-Test series against New Zealand after a 115-run win on a tricky pitch at Lord's. While the bowlers dominated, the plaudits weren't reserved for just them - here's how Ben Stokes' side rated.

A solid if unspectacular first Test outing of the summer for the Nottinghamshire left-hander.

A touch unfortunate to be trapped leg before for 19 in the first innings after a promising start, but succumbed to a loose drive outside off in the second dig. Missed out on a half-century after a promising 52-run opening partnership with debutant Emilio Gay and also being dropped on just 12.

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Plenty to be optimistic about England's newest opening batter.

Got off to the perfect start on debut with a juicy full toss from his first ball, which he dispatched for four through the covers. The first of many in the Test to be dismissed by an excellent piece of bowling as he edged Kyle Jamieson to first slip for 8.

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Second innings was a real delight to watch his excellently-compiled 57, which would probably have been worth more than a ton on most other Test pitches. His eight fours saw him play exquisite shots on both sides of the wicket including a nonchalant clip through midwicket the ball after reaching his maiden half-century.

Also took a smart catch at short leg on his first day as a Test cricketer to help Ollie Robinson dismiss Kane Williamson for a second-ball duck.

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Not a lot to write home about for the man who was declared fit to play after an injury-scare curtailed his IPL campaign in the build-up to this Test.

Did little wrong with the manner of his dismissals at times when batting was tricky, particularly the pee-roller that bowled him by his boot laces from Matt Henry in the second innings.

The potential has already been displayed thanks to his efforts in the winter and more profitable days will come.

Took an impressive low catch at gully on the last day to dismiss Devon Conway to set his side on the way to victory.

Like Bethell, was dismissed twice by two pieces of impressive bowling when batting was proving most difficult.

Not a Test that will live long in the memory for the former England captain but nobody will be criticising him too much on this occasion.

A first-innings 56 included 10 fours but also saw him dropped twice on eight and 45.

Was the only batter on either side to mix discipline with opportunism on the first day before he was finally dismissed caught at long leg trying to add a six to those 10 boundaries.

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Second innings he succumbed to a spell of impressive bowling by Will O'Rourke to be pinned leg before for a four-ball duck as England's middle order crumbled again.

Gets enough credit for the counter-attacking nature of his first-innings knock.

A Test of two halves with the bat for England's wicketkeeper.

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