New Zealand 153-5 (McCullum 58 Oram 13)

Not in Ian Botham's world, they're not. "I think it's brightened up a bit," says the most positive of pundits, starting a new partnership with David Gower in the commentary box.
It's certainly brightened a little for New Zealand. Thanks mostly to McCullum they have progressed from 104-5, drawn the sting from England's attack and reached a position from which they could yet reach surpass 200. Which, given the difficult batting conditions, would be an almost-respectable score.