New Zealand Defeats England by 423 Runs in Final Test Match

In a stunning display of dominance, New Zealand defeated England by a massive margin of 423 runs in the final Test match played at Hamilton.

Chasing a daunting target of 658, the English team was bowled out for just 234 runs in their second innings. Jacob Bethell top-scored for England with 76 runs, while Joe Root contributed 54 runs.

New Zealand’s bowling attack was led by Mitchell Santner, who took 4 crucial wickets, while Matt Henry and Tim Southee claimed 2 wickets each.

Match Summary

• New Zealand 1st Innings: 347 all out
• England 1st Innings: 143 all out
• New Zealand 2nd Innings: 453 declared
• England 2nd Innings: 234 all out

New Zealand’s commanding performance was highlighted by contributions from both their batsmen and bowlers. Mitchell Santner was named Player of the Match for his outstanding all-round performance, while England’s Harry Brook was declared Player of the Series.

Despite losing the final Test, England won the 3-match Test series 2-1. The series featured thrilling moments, with both teams showing moments of brilliance.