SA-born Wagner stars as New Zealand beat England by 1 run in Test thriller
New Zealand beat England by just one run in a second-Test thriller on Tuesday to draw the series in the most dramatic fashion in Wellington.
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New Zealand Beat England By 1 Run In Thriller, Achieve Rare Test Feat
New Zealand beat England by just one run in a second-Test thriller on Tuesday to draw the series despite having been forced to follow-on in Wellington. With the win, New Zealand became just the third team (after England and India) to win a Test match after following on. It was only the fourth occasion a team has won a Test after being asked to follow on. England managed it twice, against Australia in 1894 and 1981, while India beat Australia in 2001. New Zealand set England a target of 258 runs to win, but the visitors were all out for 256 in dramatic scenes as the two-Test series finished 1-1.
New Zealand skipper Southee hails test win for the ages
New Zealand captain Tim Southee hailed his team for becoming only the fourth side to win a test after being asked to follow-on, while conceding fortune played a part in their incredible one-run victory over England.
Wagner shines as New Zealand pull off 'special' one-run win over England
Neil Wagner took four wickets and held two crucial catches as New Zealand pulled off a 'Mission Improbable' by beating England by one run in the second Test on a nerve-jangling Day 5 after being made to follow on.
Wagner shines as New Zealand pull off miracle one-run win over England
:Neil Wagner took four wickets and held two crucial catches as New Zealand pulled off a 'Mission Improbable' by beating England by one run in the second test on a nerve-jangling day five after being made to follow on.
Watch: Woman's Photo With 'Ben, I'm Here To See You' Placard Goes Viral During New Zealand vs England Test
Following on from their first innings total of 209, New Zealand made a strong comeback on Day 4 of the ongoing second Test against England at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Monday. Riding on Kane Williamson's century, New Zealand posted a total of 483, handing England a decent target of 258. However, an interesting incident occured during the final session when the cameraman spotted a female fan, who was sitting alongside her boyfriend, with a unique placard for 'Ben'.
England 90 runs from victory after Root's steadying half-century
England moved within 90 runs of victory with five wickets in hand at lunch in the second test against New Zealand on Tuesday after Joe Root and captain Ben Stokes steadied the tourists' chase with a galvanising partnership in Wellington.
New Zealand vs England, 2nd Test, Day 5, Live Score Updates
New Zealand vs England, 2nd Test Day 5 Live Updates:England will begin the final Day of the second Test against New Zealand at 48/1 with the visitors needing 210 runs more to win. Ben Duckett (23*) and Ollie Robinson (1*) are standing unbeaten at the crease. Earlier, Record-breaker Kane Williamson stroked a superb century Monday to steer New Zealand to 483 all out in their second innings and set England a target of 258 runs to win the second Test in Wellington. Former captain Williamson hit 132 and Tom Blundell was last man out for 90 as the hosts fought back after being asked to follow on. (LIVE SCORECARD)