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Here's How The World Test Championship Table Looks After England's Win Over New Zealand In Second Test

England on Tuesday won their first Test series since January 2021 after beating New Zealand by 5 wickets in the second Test of the three-match series at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. The hosts now lead the series 2-0 ahead of the third and final Test, which will be played at Headingly in Leeds from June 23-27. Jonny Bairstow starred with a brilliant 136 while skipper Ben Stokes scored an unbeaten 75 as England chased down a 299-run target with ease in the 4th innings on the final day of the Test.

England lose Test Championship points for slow over-rate

England have been docked two World Test Championship points and fined 40 percent of their match fee due to a slow over-rate in their second Test win against New Zealand.

2nd England-New Zealand Test Breaks Unique Record Set By India And Australia In 2004

England chased down 299 in little over two sessions on the final day to win the high-scoring 2nd Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. With several fine knocks on display, the one that stole the show was Jonny Bairstow's brutal 92-ball 136 in the fourth innings as England showed great intent to win a match that looked headed for a draw. The game saw a total of 249 boundaries hit, comprising 229 fours and 24 sixes. This is the most boundaries hit in a Test match, breaking the record set by the drawn Sydney Test between Australia and India in 2004, which is best remembered for Sachin Tendulkar's unbeaten 241.

World Test Championship: England Lose Crucial Points For Slow Over-Rate After Scintillating Win Over New Zealand

England have been docked two World Test Championship points and fined 40 percent of their match fee due to a slow over-rate in their second Test win against New Zealand. Match referee Richie Richardson imposed the sanction after the home side were ruled to have been two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration. International Cricket Council rules state that players are fined 20 percent of their match fee and the team loses a Test Championship point for every over they fail to bowl in the alloted time.

England vs New Zealand 2nd Test: Jonny Bairstow Blitz Takes England To Exciting Win, Here's How The World Reacted

England needed to chase down a fourth innings target of 299 runs on the final day of the 2nd Test against New Zealand in little over two sessions and it led to one of the most thrilling finale's to a Test in modern day cricket. Given England's modest approach in Test cricket off late, not many would have expected them to go for the win, as they already had a 1-0 lead in the series. But this is a new England Test team, led by Ben Stokes and managed by head coach Brendon McCullum.

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Here's How The World Test Championship Table Looks After England's Win Over New Zealand In Second Test

England lose Test Championship points for slow over-rate

2nd England-New Zealand Test Breaks Unique Record Set By India And Australia In 2004

World Test Championship: England Lose Crucial Points For Slow Over-Rate After Scintillating Win Over New Zealand

England vs New Zealand 2nd Test: Jonny Bairstow Blitz Takes England To Exciting Win, Here's How The World Reacted

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