WATCH: NZ-Born England Test Skipper Ben Stokes Gets A 'Birthday Gift' From Colin De Grandhomme

Ben Stokes was dismissed for 1 run in the first innings and almost gave away his wicket for 1 run in the second innings, before receiving a gift from Colin de Grandhomme.

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ENG vs NZ 1st test - Ben Stokes, the newly appointed captain of the England test team, was having a bad outing with the bat in his first match as the leader. After getting dismissed for 1 run in the first innings, Stokes was yet again bowled for 1 run in the second innings whilst England still needs more than 200 runs to win with only 6 wickets remaining. However, New Zealand's Colin de Grandhomme gave the NZ-born English skipper Ben Stokes a life. 

After Daryll Mitchell's ton and Tim Blundell's 96 in the third innings, New Zealand managed to post a target of 277 runs for the English to chase down in the fourth innings to win the match. In reply, England lost 4 wickets for just 69 runs, and Ben Stokes had to come out to bat. 

Joe Root was already at the crease with 16 runs in 39 deliveries. On the fourth delivery of the 27th over, bowled a fullish good length bowl on the offside. Stokes, who was already charging on every delivery, came down the track for this one and looked to fly the ball through the offside. 

However, the England skipper only managed to chop it on via the bottom edge straight onto his stumps. Stokes hung his head low after the dismissal and started walking back. 

- Run Out On The First Ball Earlier Today
- Cleaned Up England Captain Ben Stokes but it turned out to be a no ball
- and Now he's Off the field due to an injury

Colin De Grandhomme Has Been Really Unlucky Today!#ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/OSbES70Dsp

— CRICKETNMORE (@cricketnmore) June 4, 2022

Although, there was a twist in the tale. Colin de Grandhomme had overstepped, and New Zealand born England batter was given another life to save the test for his team. 

Earlier, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss & opted to bat first against England in the first test. The Kiwis were bowled out for 132 in the first innings and went on to restrict England to 141. Mitchell & Blundell helped New Zealand to 285/10 despite a collapse in the lower middle and lower order. This match is being played at Lord's, London.