At stumps on day one the New Zealanders are 342 for 3, after winning the toss and choosing to bat first.

Captain Tom Latham retired on 65 not out, fellow opener Will Young also retired unbeaten on 55 as did Michael Bracewell and Tom Blundell, both 51 not out.

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29 Dec: Brydon Carse is England's last out-and-out speedster standing, after fellow bowler Gus Atkinson was officially ruled out of the Ashes finale with a hamstring injury

29 Dec: Brett Lee has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

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