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England beat New Zealand by eight wickets: first men’s cricket Test, day four – as it happened

The outstanding Brydon Carse flattened New Zealand before Jacob Bethell led England’s victory charge

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2024

England on course to win first New Zealand Test after Chris Woakes double

Tourists enjoy outstanding third day to close in on victory

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2024

Chris Woakes puts England in total control over New Zealand after Harry Brook’s 171

New Zealand lead by four runs at the end of day three with only four wickets remaining

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024

Harry Brook century lifts England out of trouble as New Zealand rue dropped catches

Harry Brook was dropped four times on his way to an unbeaten 132 as England reached 319-5, 29 behind, on day two of the first Test in Christchurch

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024

Shoaib Bashir repays faith with four wickets as England chip away at New Zealand

The best first day performance by a slow bowler at this venue since Nathan Lyon in 2016

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

Shoaib Bashir ‘still learning’ and shining with England after important support

The spinner has credited Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum for their help in bringing the best out of him.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024

Bashir strikes late to keep sluggish England in hunt against New Zealand

England restricted New Zealand to 319 for 8eight on day one of the first Test after Kane Williamson fell just short of a century on his return to the side

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2024

Shoaib Bashir repays England faith with four wickets

The 21-year-old off spinner helped the tourists fight back as New Zealand reached 319 for eight on the opening day of the Test series.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024

Kane Williamson returns to frustrate England

The tourists removed both New Zealand openers in the first session of the opening Test of the series.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024

England remove New Zealand openers in first morning of series

Gus Atkinson and Brydon Carse grabbed a wicket each as New Zealand reached 104 for two in Christchurch.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024