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Resuming the second day at Lord's on 208 for six after being put into bat in bowler-friendly conditions, the tourists had always expected a battle to prevent England dismissing them for an under-par score.

But after the early setback of losing all-rounder Jacob Oram, captain Daniel Vettori (31 not out) steadied the ship and England had to wait for Sidebottom to strike with the second new ball shortly before lunch to leave the Black Caps on 260 for eight.

New Zealand had clearly decided to be as watchful as possible when they resumed and were content to leave any delivery which was not threatening their stumps.

That approach served them well for 10 overs until Sidebottom, who had discovered a better line and length, made the breakthrough.

Oram had added just five runs to his overnight score of 23 when he pushed forward at a full-length delivery from Sidebottom, which seamed away and was edged to Andrew Strauss at first slip.

Vettori, who averaged 46 batting at number eight in the recent Test series against England, then combined successfully with Kyle Mills in a determined 36-run partnership spanning 18 overs.

However, just as New Zealand seemed set to take the session honours, Sidebottom produced an inswinging delivery which took out Mills' off-stump.