England had whizzed their way to Hagley Oval on e-scooters hoping the fourth day would be a similarly frictionless cruise. There was a bit of resistance from New Zealand in the end but not enough to prevent the tourists claiming an eight-wicket win and a 1-0 lead in this three-match series.
The moment came at 2.48pm local time when Jacob Bethell pulled a single to reel in a target of 104 in 12.4 overs. Brydon Carse had earlier been the one to set things in motion, claiming his maiden Test five-wicket haul with figures of six for 42 and so 10-106 in the match. Throw in an unbeaten 33 with the bat during England’s 449 all out and it made for an impressive outing from Durham’s muscular fast bowler.
