Hoggard captures seven to send NZ reeling

England pace bowler Matthew Hoggard captured seven for 63 on Thursday as England took a useful first innings lead of 81 on the second day of the first Test.

Hoggard took the first five wickets to fall as New Zealand, nine for one overnight, succumbed for 147 in reply to England's first innings 228 after rain had delayed play for 75 minutes.

Hoggard dismissed opener Matthew Horne for 14, well caught by Graham Thorpe at third slip, then had nightwatchman Daniel Vettori caught behind for 42 after some bold drives.

Lou Vincent survived dropped chances by Thorpe, a difficult chance to his right, and Mark Butcher who grassed an easier catch at second slip before he was bowled by Hoggard for 12.

Hoggard then trapped Nathan Astle lbw for 10 before captain Stephen Fleming and Craig McMillan briefly steadied the innings.

Fleming's dismissal caught at gully off Andy Caddick for 12 led to a New Zealand collapse with Chris Cairns and Adam Parore both falling in the same over for ducks.

McMillan, who survived a chance to replacement fielder Craig White at third man, struck Caddick for four through mid-on then pulled a six off the same bowler.

He was caught in the deep by Michael Vaughan for 40 attempting another big hit and Hoggard quickly wrapped up the innings.

Mail Cricket Editor