England beat New Zealand by 323 runs to secure series
England beat New Zealand by 323 runs after tea on the third day of the second test in Wellington on Sunday to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
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England crash to series defeat against New Zealand
NOTTINGHAM, England, June 29 - New Zealand wrapped up a crushing 160-run third test victory over England at Trent Bridge to secure a 2-1 series victory, in a contest marked by England captain Ben Stokes' stunning mid-match retirement announcement.
Stokes leads fightback in his final test for England
NOTTINGHAM, England, June 28 - Ben Stokes walked off at tea to a standing ovation from the Trent Bridge crowd as his England side fought to stay in the third Test against New Zealand. The departing England captain, who had told his teammates of his shock decision to stand down before the start of play on day four, led from the front in typical style with two punishing spells as New Zealand led by 318 with two second-innings wickets remaining.
New Zealand stretch lead to over 400 against England on day four
LONDON, June 20 : England pace bowler Jofra Archer took two wickets but New Zealand reached lunch on day four of the second test at The Oval with a huge 445-run lead as they seek to level the series. New Zealand began the day on 252-3 and moved to 345-6 by the interval with Daryl Mitchell 66 not out.
England 118-2 after maiden Phillips century helps New Zealand to 391 all out
LONDON, June 18 : England reached 118-2 at tea on the second day of the second test against New Zealand at The Oval on Thursday after the visitors added 100 runs to their overnight total with a maiden century by Glenn Phillips helping them to 391 all out.
New Zealand reach 166-4 at tea on first day of second test v England
June 17 : Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell staged a New Zealand fightback on the first day of the second test against England at the Oval after the home pace attack had made early inroads. Their fifth-wicket partnership of 59 took New Zealand to 166-4 at tea.
Conway and Tickner back in New Zealand's central contract list
June 17 : Top-order batter Devon Conway and pace bowler Blair Tickner have returned to New Zealand Cricket's 20-player central contract list for the 2026-27 season, the NZC said on Wednesday.
England romp to victory in first test against New Zealand
LONDON, June 7 : England exploited to the full a Lord’s pitch once again offering erratic bounce and lateral movement on Sunday to win the rain-interrupted first test against New Zealand by 115 runs with a day and two sessions to spare.
Captain Latham pleased with win as New Zealand down Ireland ahead of England tests
May 30 : New Zealand captain Tom Latham praised batter Tom Blundell and bowler Nathan Smith as the Black Caps warmed up for their first test against England at Lord's next week with a one-sided victory over Ireland in Belfast on Friday.