“Ben Stokes’s half-century lifted England on the opening day . ©AFP” /> Mount Maunganui (New Zealand) (AFP) – New Zealand targeted the wicket of “freak” Ben Stokes on Thursday as they battle to get back into the first Test against England at Mount Maunganui. The honours were even when the New Zealand-born Stokes went to the middle just before tea on day one with England 120 for three. But by stumps, with Stokes in imperious form, the score had doubled and England will resume on Friday on 241 for four,…