New Zealand are playing a three-match Test series against England, with the first one starting at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on November 28. As the summer comes in, Hagley Oval has allowed fans and viewers to enter the field, play cricket, and click photos during the lunch break. A vibrant atmosphere and a heartwarming sight of the kids playing on the outfield, and people flaunting hats and sunglasses to soak in the perfect summer vibes. Hagley Oval authorities opened the doors for the public to make the bridge strong enough between the sport and the fans. New Zealand's heartwarming gesture earned praise as England Cricket team posted a video on their social media account, saying, "A lovely touch from the Hagley Oval allowing fans onto the pitch during the lunch break." Watch the video here. A lovely touch from the Hagley Oval allowing fans onto the pitch during the lunch break ❤️ pic.twitter.com/LEhlEEsSIK — England Cricket (@englandcricket) November 28, 2024 Read Also: Beau Webster Added To Australia’s Squad For Pink Ball Test Against India Match Summary After the end of Day 1, New Zealand scored 319 runs, loosing 8 wickets. Winning the toss, England decided to bowl first, trying to make great use of the green surface. They took Devon Conway in the very second over. The bowlers failed to get much swing, which allowed the batters to settle down at the beginning, especially Kane Williamson, who was coming back from an injury but looked in good touch. However, his innings fell short at 93 off 197 balls. However, the other side crumbled as Tom Latham (47) edged one behind, Rachin Ravindra (34) got beaten by a full toss, and Daryl Mitchell (19) failed to a bouncer. The variable bounce on the pitch created some discomfort for Blundell and became a victim to Shoiab Bashir. Bashir took four wickets, while the Kiwis lost five wickets in the final session itself. Presently, the hosts have Glenn Philips batting at 41 and Tim Southee supporting him from the other side.