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England lose the unlosable Test as New Zealand win by one run in all-time great finish

In a scarcely believeable finale, last man James Anderson was caught behind with England needing two runs to win

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2023

Ben Stokes insists he has "no regrets" about enforcing the follow on despite England loss

England lost a thrilling Test match to New Zealand by just one run, becoming only the fourth team in history to lose after enforcing the follow on and captain Ben Stokes has defended his decision

Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023

Looking back at other close finishes in Test match history

Neil Wagner removed James Anderson to secure a thrilling victory.

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

New Zealand beats England by 1 run in Wellington to become fourth side in Test history to win after following-on

New Zealand clinches a stunning win over England at the Basin Reserve, becoming only the fourth side in Test history to win after following-on.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023

What a thriller! New Zealand beat England by one run in 2nd Test

New Zealand were made to follow-on in the second Test at home against England, but they didn't lose hope, and on Tuesday the Kiwis pulled off a stunning one-run win over the visitors in a thrilling finish on the final day in Wellington.

The Times of India · Feb 28, 2023

England fall just short as one-run victory enables New Zealand to tie series 1-1

Anderson featheried Wagner down the leg-side to leave England 256 all out chasing 258.

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

Classy Joe Root guides England into strong position in second Test in Wellington

Root struck a brilliant 74 not out by lunch.

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

Saqib Mahmood hoping tweaks make him a ‘better bowler’ for England

The Lancashire quick is in line for his first England appearance in nearly a year in their ODI series against Bangladesh.

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023

New Zealand suffer "horrible" dismissal against England after "amateur hour" blunder

New Zealand star Michael Bracewell has been slammed after he was run out in the second Test against England, with Kiwi legend Craig McMillan particularly critical of his dismissal

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023

Jack Leach has ‘learned a hell of a lot’ and thriving for England under Stokes

After his five-wicket haul, a weary Jack Leach credited the ever-encouraging captaincy of Ben Stokes for alloying his previously fragile confidence

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2023