In the first Test of the three-match series, England easily defeated Tom Latham’s New Zealand at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The opposition was bundled to 348 runs by the visitors, who chose to field first after winning the toss. Glenn Phillips’ 58, Kane Williamson’s 93, and Latham’s 47 drove New Zealand’s batting. Together, pacer Brydon Carse and spinner Shoaib Bashir took eight wickets for the Three Lions, making them formidable opponents.
England’s batsmen responded with a powerful display, taking a commanding 151-run lead after being bowled out for 499. Harry Brook’s 171 was the highlight for the visitors. There were also some productive contributions from other batters. All ten of the hosts’ wickets were taken by the pacers.
After losing their openers in rapid succession, the BlackCaps had a rough start to their second innings. However, Daryl Mitchell and Williamson managed to stabilize the sinking ship. Although both right-handers attempted to form a strong partnership, the England bowlers caused chaos. Other than these two, none of the other Kiwi batters contributed much, which ultimately resulted in the team being limited to 254.
On the fourth day, the England team triumphed by eight wickets after the batters, led by Jacob Bethell’s fifty, chased down the easy goal. Carse took ten wickets during the game, including a six-fer in the second innings, and was named Player of the Match. The next game of the three-match series will take place in Wellington, where the Kiwis are ahead 1-0.
Meanwhile, here’s how the fans reacted to England’s dominant win over New Zealand in Christchurch:
England seriously need to improve at clearing up the tail! they are horrendous! does anyone have any stats for england for runs per last 4 wickets of opponents innings #ENGvsNZ
— stubzy (@stubzy5) December 1, 2024
Bash just ain’t it. Dropped a Bess levels 4 bag in the first innings whilst bowling like a drain and now bowling dross in the second innings too. #ENGvsNZ
— Michael Parker (@Parksy17) November 30, 2024
CROWE – THORPE SERIES
Brydon Carse took 10 wickets for 106 runs. His first Fifer and first 10 wickets in a match.
Target of 104 runs for England to lead the series.#ENGvsNZ #BrydonCarse— Sports Infinity (@AnantSports) December 1, 2024
Brydon Carse been superb. #ENGvsNZ
— LC (@Lively929) November 30, 2024
Jacob bethell…
Got his maiden test half century
In debut match
That too with 130+ strike rate….#ENGvsNZ #jacobbethell #rcbauction pic.twitter.com/41jOdyGipM— luffy_D (@Sasi349452Sasi) December 1, 2024
ENGLAND BEATS NEW ZEALAND IN NEW ZEALAND IN THE FIRST TEST MATCH BY 8 WICKETS…!!!!#ENGvsNZ pic.twitter.com/xtfVPTIjj5
— Fantasy expert (@Expert9368) December 1, 2024
Fantastic win for England .. They are looking like a very dangerous side in the Southern hemisphere ..
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 1, 2024
MOST RUNS IN THE 4th INNINGS IN TEST CRICKET HISTORY :-
Joe Root – 1630*
Sachin Tendulkar – 1625
JOE ROOT – WHAT A PLAYER…!!
#JoeRoot #ENGvsNZ #NZLvENG #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/kJgkeClXa8
— 𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓
(@ImGajananJoshi) December 1, 2024
Brydon Carse Shines!
Carse picked up his career-best Test figures of 6-42, leading England to an 8-wicket victory over New Zealand in Christchurch!
— Cricket Fever (@CricketFeverly) December 1, 2024
What a win England
#ENGvsNZ #NZvsENG
— Hashim Pakistani (@PakistaniH47165) December 1, 2024
Two innings, two failures again by Zak Crawley.
Istg I’ve never seen Crawley play a clutch innings when it mattered and yet he gets a place in the England team.#ecb @ECB_cricket Don’t you have any other opener for Test Cricket?#ENGvNZL #NZvsENG #nzveng #engvsnz Joe Root
— Maddy (@EvilRashford) December 1, 2024
Brydon Carse vs NZ
in 1st innings
4/64 with the ball
And 33*(24) at number 10in 2nd innings
6/42 with the ball
Splendid performance from SRH boy#SRH #ENGvsNZ #NZvsENG
— Tanish (@raavi_tanish) December 1, 2024
Great steal @RCBTweets
Jacob RCBian Bethell
Maiden Fifty in debut match, that too off 37 balls, in test. Chinna will suit him.
Welcome sir#JacobBethell #ENGvsNZ pic.twitter.com/rSY28Dlorj
— Mayank (@WyrdWeaver8) December 1, 2024
Jacob betthel unbeaten 50(37)* in test against New Zealand in new Zealand
helps England to go 1-0 up in the 3 match series.#RCB #ENGvsNZ— Shrey/Centurion¹⁵³ (@imShrey1819) December 1, 2024
Convincing win for England in a dominant display over New Zealand. Chasing 104 and chased it with ease. Jacob bethel showing why he’s been talked about so much top scoring in the 4th innings with a bruising 50 not out off 37 balls. England win by 8 wickets.
— Fergus Gavin (@Fergus_Gav) December 1, 2024
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