Jacob Oram hit a resilient 101 as New Zealand frustrated England to secure a draw in the first Test at Lord's.

The all-rounder's 120-ball 101 featured 15 fours and two sixes, helping the tourists towards a 227-run lead when poor light ended play at 1700 BST.

Oram came in when Brendon McCullum was forced to retire hurt with his side in trouble with four wickets down.

With England aiming for an unlikely win after three rain-affected days, Jamie How (68) and then Oram stood firm.

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