England were 29 for one in reply to Zimbabwe's 83 all out, the lowest at Lord's since New Zealand were dismissed for 67 in 1978, when play was abandoned for the day in the first of two Tests at Lord's yesterday.

New England opener Mark Ramprakash fell lbw to Heath Streak for 15 while former captain Michael Atherton was 13 not out.

Earlier recalled English paceman Ed Giddins ensured the tourists had a miserable start to their first Test in England taking five for 15 in seven overs.

Caddick made the initial breakthrough taking three for 28 in eight overs. But from then on it was all Giddins.

After a brief stop for rain Giddins had Streak caught by Michael Atherton at first slip for four. Then Bryan Strang fell for a duck to a brilliant reflex catch by Ramprakash at short leg. Neil Johnson was Giddins fifth wicket, caught at the second attempt by Darren Gough for 14 and Gough wrapped up the innings, Brian Murphy caught behind for Zimbabwe's third duck.