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New Zealand vs England, 1st Test Match Summary

NZ vs ENG, 2024 - Test Summary

New Zealand vs England Scorecard

Match Ended

Hagley Oval, Christchurch , Nov 28, 2024

New Zealand

348&254

England

499&104/2 (12.4)

England beat New Zealand by 8 wickets

Player of the Match

Brydon Carse

NZ 348/10

Top Batsmen

Kane Williamson

93 (197)

10x4s
0x6s
47.20SR

Glenn Phillips

58 (87)

6x4s
1x6s
66.66SR

Top Bowlers

Brydon Carse

ECON 3.36

OVERS

64/4

R/W

Shoaib Bashir

ECON 3.45

OVERS

69/4

R/W

ENG 499/10

Top Batsmen

Harry Brook

171 (197)

15x4s
3x6s
86.80SR

Ben Stokes

80 (146)

9x4s
0x6s
54.79SR

Top Bowlers

Matt Henry

ECON 3.65

OVERS

84/4

R/W

Nathan Smith

ECON 5.42

OVERS

141/3

R/W

NZ 254/10

Top Batsmen

Daryl Mitchell

84 (167)

12x4s
1x6s
50.29SR

Kane Williamson

61 (86)

7x4s
0x6s
70.93SR

Top Bowlers

Brydon Carse

ECON 2.19

19.1

OVERS

42/6

R/W

Chris Woakes

ECON 3.10

OVERS

59/3

R/W

ENG 104/2

Top Batsmen

Jacob Bethell

50 (37)

8x4s
1x6s
135.13SR

Ben Duckett

27 (18)

4x4s
1x6s
150SR

Top Bowlers

Matt Henry

ECON 4.00

OVERS

12/1

R/W

William O'Rourke

ECON 9.00

OVERS

27/1

R/W

Right then, this brings us to the conclusion of the series opener of this Crowe-Thorpe Trophy. After an immersive five day battle, it is the tourists who emerge victorious and go up in the lead by 1-0 in this 3 Test match series. New Zealand will be going back to the drawing board and assess where things went wrong. Now, the caravan moves northwards as the second Test will be played at the iconic Basin Reserve of Wellington. New Zealand will be aiming for a redemption and a equalizer while England's goal would be to seal the series right there. All the action for the second Test begins on Friday, 6th December and the first ball will be bowled at 3.30 am GMT (10 pm GMT, the previous day). Also, do not forget to join us with the pre-match analysis and the buildup an hour before. Till then, you have a plentitude of cricketing action to follow across the globe. Cheers!

Ben Stokes, the skipper of England, says that he is happy with the team's performance. Adds that a bit of luck is necessary in cricket, especially when the opposing team is dropping catches frequently. Says that he was pleased to see Brydon receiving recognition for his hard work. Further says that the advantage of having a long batting order has contributed to their success. Ends by saying that, for him, it was a precautionary measure to avoid bowling for the time being.

Tom Latham, the skipper of the New Zealand, says that they were satisfied with their position in the match, despite not achieving the desired result. Adds that if they had taken their catches, the outcome might have been different. He says that they will hope for an improved performance in the future. Ends by saying that on the first day, extending the partnerships they had would have led to a better overall result.

Brydon Carse is the Player of the Match. He says that the team performed well. Adds that the contributions of all team members were effective. He mentions the differences in the playing surface in Pakistan compared to previous conditions, highlighting that the bounce and carry of the pitch suited his bowling style.Ends by saying that he is happy with the win.

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When England's batters came to chase a modest target of 104, they quickly adopted their signature Bazball approach, aggressively chasing the target in just under 13 overs. Jacob Bethell played a standout innings, scoring a brilliant half-century.

And at the end of Day 3, Chris Woakes had three to his name while Carse too matched his senior, with New Zealand having a razor-thin lead of 4 runs. On Day 4, Brydon Carse made an early impact, claiming two quick wickets to put New Zealand on the back foot. Gus Atkinson then added to the pressure by dismissing Tim Southee, further tightening England's grip on the match. However, the last-wicket partnership between William O'Rourke and Daryl Mitchell showed some grit. Mitchell, scoring a valuable 84 runs, helped New Zealand secure a lead of 103 runs before finally falling. That gave New Zealand's bowlers a fighting chance as they looked to defend their slender lead.

With New Zealand being the victims of their own errors in the field, it was their chance to bat now. But the top order again, failed to give that foundation as Conway and Latham fell pretty early. Again, it was Kane Williamson who came to the rescue and tried to sail New Zealand out of the turbulent waters. But, he was the only one who fought a lonely battle, getting no real support from the other end, eventually falling under pressure. As a result, the Kiwis found themselves 6 wickets down on just 153.

Just when New Zealand thought that they had the breakthrough and would run the tail after Brook’s departure, in came Gus Atkinson and courtesy of his quickfire stand with Stokes, England registered the lead. Carse too displayed his muscle power. With this, England got that much-required propulsion from the lower middle order as they ended up with a hefty lead of 151 runs. As a result, the first two sessions of Day 3 saw 242 runs being mounted, of which 180 were scored by England.

Enter Harry Brook - the man who rode his luck like a charm. Surviving an incredible five drops, he blazed his way to 171, completely shifting the momentum. Ollie Pope too, sincerly played his part, but it was Ben Stokes who raised eyebrows with an uncharacteristically patient 80, forming crucial partnerships with Brook, although it was what the situation demanded as he kept hanging on the other end.

Day two brought Glenn Phillips' fireworks to the crease. His fearless batting, supported by cameos from Henry and Southee, gave the Kiwi innings the push past 300. But when England took guard, they found themselves in unfamiliar waters at 71/4, with Root perishing without troubling the scorers, as Southee and Henry's probing spells sent the top order packing. Natham Smith, on debut, took two wickets in his opening over itself and importantly, the wicket of Root who went without troubling the scorers. Ben Duckett's 46 stood lonely among the ruins.

Fate played cruel with Williamson though, denying him a well-deserved century. Then came the unexpected twist - Shoaib Bashir, on a pitch that screamed pace, spun a web around the middle order to claim four wickets. Brydon Carse matched him wicket for wicket, as New Zealand's commanding 199/3 crumbled to 252/7 before settling at 348 all out.

Well, that is how to finish up a game in a hurry! An incredible performance that perfectly embodies the Bazball style that England are well recognized for! Day one opened with England's bold call to send New Zealand in on a green-tinged track. While they struck early, the Kiwis found their knight in shining armor - Kane Williamson, fresh from a groin injury, who orchestrated a batting masterclass. Tom Latham played his part with a solid start, but it was Williamson who stole the show, weaving four crucial partnerships that dominated the first two sessions.

Over 12.4 : 104/2

9 Runs

612.1
012.2
212.3
112.4

J. Bethell

50 (37)

J. Root

23 (15)

N. Smith

3.4-0-38-0

12.4

Nathan Smith To Jacob Bethell

Fifty up for Jacob Bethell. Short, on off, Jacob Bethell pulls it through mid-wicket for one. England beat New Zealand by 8 wickets!

12.3

Nathan Smith To Jacob Bethell

Scores are level now! Short and wide, Jacob Bethell slaps it through backward point for a brace. He moves to 49 now!

12.2

Nathan Smith To Jacob Bethell

Shorter, on middle, Jacob Bethell ducks under it.

12.1

Nathan Smith To Jacob Bethell

SIX! All the way! Shorter one from Nathan Smith, on middle and leg, Jacob Bethell swivels and pulls it magnificently over deep square leg as the ball sails into the stands.

Drinks! It just seems like a matter of time now as England just needs 9 runs to win this game. They have raced to 95 in just 12 overs here. New Zealand well knew this would have been the approach and they tried to stop them by bowling short balls but couldn't.

Over 12 : 95/2

9 Runs

111.1
011.2
611.3
111.4
111.5
011.6

J. Root

23 (15)

J. Bethell

41 (33)

W. O'Rourke

3-0-27-1

11.6

William O'Rourke To Joe Root

Short, on off, Joe Root looks to ramp it over the keeper but misses.

11.5

William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell

Length, on off, Jacob Bethell taps it to point for one.

11.4

William O'Rourke To Joe Root

Length, on middle, Joe Root flicks it to square leg for one.

11.3

William O'Rourke To Joe Root

SIX! All the way! What a shot! On a length and on middle, Joe Root shuffles across and heaves it magnificently over deep square leg for a biggie.

11.2

William O'Rourke To Joe Root

Short, on middle and leg, Joe Root looks to pull it but misses.

11.1

William O'Rourke To Jacob Bethell

Lands it on off, Jacob Bethell pushes it to mid off for one.

Over 11 : 86/2

9 Runs

110.1
010.2
410.3
110.4
110.5
1 WD 10.6
110.6

J. Bethell

39 (31)

J. Root

16 (11)

N. Smith

3-0-29-0

10.6

Nathan Smith To Jacob Bethell

Slower one, on middle, Jacob Bethell turns it through square leg for one. Just 18 needed now.

10.6

Nathan Smith To Jacob Bethell

Wide! A wayward bouncer, outside off, Jacob Bethell leaves. Wided.

10.5

Nathan Smith To Joe Root

Short again, Joe Root pulls it to deep square leg for one.

10.4

Nathan Smith To Jacob Bethell

Back of a length, on middle, Jacob Bethell pulls it to square leg for one.

10.3

Nathan Smith To Jacob Bethell

FOUR! Well played! Short, on leg, Jacob Bethell swivels and pulls it magnificently over short fine. The fielder tries to stop it but fails as the ball races away.

10.2

Nathan Smith To Jacob Bethell

Bangs a bouncer, on middle, Jacob Bethell leaves.

Full Commentary

12 OV

9 Runs

W. O'Rourke to J. Bethell J. Root

111.1
011.2
611.3
111.4
111.5
011.6

11 OV

9 Runs

N. Smith to J. Root J. Bethell

110.1
010.2
410.3
110.4
110.5
1 WD 10.6
110.6

10 OV

6 Runs

W. O'Rourke to J. Bethell J. Root

49.1
09.2
19.3
19.4
09.5
09.6

9 OV

4 Runs

N. Smith to J. Bethell J. Root

08.1
08.2
18.3
1 NB 8.4
18.4
18.5
08.6

8 OV

12 Runs

W. O'Rourke to B. Duckett J. Root

W 7.1
07.2
07.3
47.4
47.5
47.6

7 OV

16 Runs

N. Smith to J. Bethell

46.1
46.2
06.3
46.4
46.5
06.6

6 OV

8 Runs

M. Henry to J. Bethell B. Duckett

45.1
05.2
05.3
15.4
05.5
2 NB 5.6
15.6

5 OV

16 Runs

T. Southee to B. Duckett

44.1
64.2
24.3
04.4
04.5
44.6

4 OV

4 Runs

M. Henry to J. Bethell

03.1
03.2
03.3
03.4
43.5
03.6

3 OV

10 Runs

T. Southee to B. Duckett

02.1
02.2
02.3
42.4
42.5
22.6

2 OV

0 Runs

M. Henry to Z. Crawley J. Bethell

01.1
01.2
01.3
01.4
W 1.5
01.6

1 OV

1 Runs

T. Southee to Z. Crawley B. Duckett

00.1
00.2
10.3
00.4
00.5
00.6

Match Info

Venue Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Weather Sunny
Toss England won the toss and elected to field
Result England beat New Zealand by 8 wickets
Player of the Match Brydon Carse
Umpire Ahsan Raza (PAK), Rod Tucker (AUS) and Adrian Holdstock (SA)
Referee David Boon (AUS)

Match Notes

Stumps: England 319/8 in 83.0 overs
New ball taken: England 312/8 in 80.0 overs
New Zealand 303/8 in 79.3 overs
Referral 3 (76.4 ovs): England against G Phillips (caught) Unsuccessful (NZ: 3, ENG: 1)
Referral 2 (70.3 ovs): G Phillips against England (caught) Successful (NZ: 3, ENG: 2)
Drinks: New Zealand 251/6 in 68.0 overs
New Zealand 250/6 in 67.4 overs
G Phillips dropped on 0 by B Stokes in 60.6 overs
New Zealand 203/4 in 53.1 overs
Tea: New Zealand 193/3 in 51.0 overs
4th wkt Partnership: 51 off 95 balls between K Williamson (30) and D Mitchell (13)
Drinks: New Zealand 153/3 in 38.0 overs
New Zealand 150/3 in 37.2 overs
Referral 1 (34.1 ovs): England against K Williamson (caught) Unsuccessful (NZ: 3, ENG: 2)
K Williamson 36th Test fifty : 50 runs in 90 balls (7x4) (0x6)
3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 68 balls between K Williamson (18) and R Ravindra (29)
Lunch: New Zealand 104/2 in 24.0 overs
New Zealand 100/2 in 21.4 overs
Drinks: New Zealand 58/1 in 13.0 overs
2nd wicket partnership: 53 off 65 balls between T Latham (43) and K Williamson (7)
New Zealand 50/1 in 11.6 overs
Nathan Smith (NZ) & Jacob Bethell (ENG) makes their Test debut

Stumps: England 319/5 in 74.0 overs
T Latham dropped on 30 by B Stokes in 69.4 overs
England 301/5 in 69.1 overs
6th wicket partnership: 52 off 58 balls between H Brook (36) and B Stokes (12)
H Brook 7th Test hundred: 101 runs in 123 balls (9x4) (2x6)
England 251/5 in 58.6 overs
5th wkt Partnership: 150 off 183 balls between H Brook (64) and O Pope (76)
H Brook dropped on 70 by D Conway in 50.1 overs
England 200/4 in 47.6 overs
Tea: England 174/4 in 41.0 overs
5th wkt Partnership: 100 off 112 balls between H Brook (41) and O Pope (57)
O Pope 14th Test fifty: 50 runs in 59 balls (7x4) (0x6)
H Brook 9th Test fifty: 51 runs in 65 balls (5x4) (2x6)
England 150/4 in 36.4 overs
T Latham dropped on 41 by G Phillips in 33.1 overs
Drinks: England 106/4 in 28.0 overs
England 102/4 in 27.2 overs
H Brook dropped on 18 by G Phillips in 22.5 overs
England 50/3 in 15.2 overs
Lunch: England 45/3 in 14.3 overs
Innings Break: New Zealand 348/10 in 90.6 overs
G Phillips 5th Test fifty: 50 runs in 77 balls (5x4) (1x6)
G Phillips dropped on 42 by J Root in 86.3 overs

Stumps: New Zealand 155/6 in 49.0 overs
Referral 3 (45.2 ovs): G Phillips against England (LBW) Unuccessful (NZ:2, ENG:3) (Retained)
New Zealand 150/5 in 44.2 overs
Referral 2 (35.5 ovs): T Blundell against England (Caught) Unuccessful (NZ:2, ENG:3)
Referral 1 (35.4 ovs): K Williamson against England (LBW) Successful (NZ:3, ENG:3) (Retained)
Drinks: New Zealand 131/3 in 34.0 overs
K Williamson 37th Test fifty: 52 runs in 74 balls (5x4) (0x6)
4th wicket partnership: 50 off 72 balls between K Williamson (22) and D Mitchell (24)
New Zealand 100/3 in 28.5 overs
Tea: New Zealand 62/2 in 18.0 overs
New Zealand 50/2 in 14.4 overs
Innings Break: England 499/10 in 102.6 overs
Lunch: England 459/8 in 97.0 overs
8th wkt Partnership: 51 off 48 balls between B Stokes (13) and G Atkinson (37)
England 401/7 in 89.3 overs
Drinks: England 382/6 in 86.0 overs
6th wkt Partnership: 154 off 193 balls between H Brook (90) and B Stokes (56)
B Stokes 35th Test fifty: 51 runs in 105 balls (5x4) (0x6)
H Brook : 152 runs in 186 balls (13x4) (2x6)
England 350/5 in 80.6 overs
New ball taken: England 347/5 in 80.0 overs
H Brook dropped on 147 by G Phillips in 78.6 overs
6th wkt Partnership: 102 off 135 balls between H Brook (57) and B Stokes (41)

J Bethell maiden Test fifty: 50 runs in 37 balls (8x4) (1x6)
Drinks: England 95/2 in 12.0 overs
Referral 1 (9.2 ovs): New Zealand against J Bethell (Caught) Unuccessful (NZ:2, ENG:3)
England 51/1 in 6.4 overs
Lunch: New Zealand 254/10 in 74.1 overs
Innings Break: New Zealand 254/10 in 74.1 overs
New Zealand 252/9 in 71.6 overs
D Mitchell 13th Test fifty: 50 runs in 132 balls (7x4) (0x6)
Drinks: New Zealand 207/8 in 60.0 overs
New Zealand 201/8 in 59.3 overs
Brydon Carse 1st Test 5-wicket haul: 5/39 (16.0)
Referral 4 (56.2 ovs): N Smith against England (LBW) Unuccessful (NZ:1, ENG:3)