A stellar New Zealand bagged the series with a comprehensive eight-wicket win against England in Birmingham on the fourth day of the second Test yesterday.
After having bowled out England for their overnight score of 122, they chased down the required 38 runs in 10.5 overs to cruise to victory that helped them seal their first series on English soil since 1999.
It took Trent Boult just one ball to quash any hope of England extending their overnight lead of 37, ekeing out an edge off Olly Stone’s bat.
England were bowled out for 122, leaving New Zealand a paltry total to chase down.
Although they lost Devon Conway and Will Young on the way, Skipper Tom Latham hit the winning runs to take New Zealand to only their third series victory in England.
Chief scores
England: 303 and 122 (Ollie Pope 23, Mark Wood 29, Matt Henry 3/36, Neil Wagner 3/18, Trent Boult 2/34, Ajaz Patel 2/25)
New Zealand: 388 and 41/2 (Tom Latham 23 n.o) (Agencies)
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