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The players are back out after lunch.

England are 130-0 after 26 overs, with Zak Crawley on 53 (86) and Ben Duckett on 75 (71).

Can Zimbabwe make a breakthrough in the second session? Let's find out.

Tim, I can say with 99% certainty that no Elizabeth Botcherby has ever made a splash on the international cricket scene. Zak Crawley should be safe for this session...

Captain Ben Stokes has given a strong hint that Jacob Bethell will come straight back into the England team for the series against India later this summer.

Bethell, 21, impressed in his debut series in New Zealand before Christmas but is missing Thursday's one-off Test against Zimbabwe because he is playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Bethell's return for the five Tests against India, beginning on 20 June, could come at the expense of opener Zak Crawley or, more likely, number three Ollie Pope.

"If you're smart enough, the series that Beth had out in New Zealand, obviously he's going to be back in the UK for that India series," said Stokes.

"So, I think you put two and two together, you probably know what's going to happen."

You can read more from Ben Stokes here.

Vic Marks
Former England spinner on Test Match Special

You can see glimpses of how Zimbabwe have won the odd game recently.

Blessing Muzarabani has a touch of class, but the rest don't look extraordinary.

I wouldn't rule out a Ben Stokes declaration if they have a barnstorming afternoon.

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Michael Vaughan
Former England captain on BBC Test Match Special

This England group have not reached a Test championship final, they have not won an Ashes series, and they have not beaten India.

Over the course of eight months, they have a chance to beat India at home and go to Australia.

You get a sense that in the next 10 Test matches, the legacy of what England have delivered over the last two or three years will be judged. It is now time to win trophies.

This isn't the only England series going on.

Last night, the Edwards/Sciver-Brunt era of England Women got under way with an eight-wicket win over West Indies in the first T20 at Canterbury.

You can watch the highlights here.

There's been plenty of talk of cricketing siblings today, with Sam and Tom Curran in the crowd watching brother Ben turn out for Zimbabwe.

Mike, sat to my left, is very proud of the sibling quiz he created, so do give it a go. You can play it here.

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We've had Ben Duckett's highlights reel, so now it's time for Zak Crawley.

He had a little bit of a lifeline early on, when a diving Blessing Muzarabani couldn't quite get his fingertips to the ball, but has otherwise looked good for his 53 runs.

I don't think that's sad at all, Will.

I had a pair of lucky green socks that I wore for every match I played in at university. Unfortunately, the scorecards tell a different story about how lucky they were...

Ben Duckett scored the first half-century of England's Test summer.

Here's a reminder of how he got there.

Thanks Matt. Hello everyone - hope you're all enjoying the first day of the Test summer?

I've already had my sandwich and been for a trot around the block so I'm ready and raring to go.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say all of England's batting sessions this year will not be so straightforward.

I'm off to find a sandwich. Elizabeth Botcherby will take you through lunch and beyond.

Vic Marks
Former England spinner on Test Match Special

Ben Duckett has his own method and he trusts it.

Duckett and Zak Crawley, by their standards, have been very measured. I think Crawley recognises that his life would be simpler if he got a big score.

It is a very satisfactory start for England.

And Zak Crawley wisely leaves the final ball before lunch alone.

Crawley and Ben Duckett have been dominant, scoring at five runs per over.

It has been an ideal start to the summer for England's opening pair.

Vic Marks
Former England spinner on Test Match Special

Zak Crawley was playing it across his left pad.

It is tempting to go for the review, but it did swing too much.

Big appeal with three balls to go in the session!

That's the biggest scare all day for Zak Crawley.

The umpire says no and Zimbabwe decide against reviewing the lbw shout. It was probably missing leg.

Speaking of misfields, Ben Curran makes up for his earlier error with some excellent fielding to deny Ben Duckett another four on the cut.

Sam Curran is grinning now, much happier with what he sees from his older brother.

There'll be one more over before lunch with both of these two having reached 50...