New Zealand – England continue their red-hot run of form under skipper Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum’s leadership, as top knock by Harry Brook, Ben Duckett and clinical bowling by veteran pace duo James Anderson and Stuart Broad helped the side clinch their first Test win on New Zealand soil for the first time in almost 15 years, defeating Kiwis by 267 runs at Mount Maunganui, on Sunday, to take a 1-0 lead in two-match series.
It was yet another clinical team performance from England, who received valuable contributions from almost every member of their side to wrap up the win early on the fourth day of the Bay Oval contest.
Evergreen duo James Anderson and Stuart Broad created history on Saturday when they overtook Australia greats Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath to become the teammates with the most wickets in Test history, and the dynamic bowling duo were at it again to wrap up the Test triumph for England in style. It was the first time England have won a Test on New Zealand soil for almost 15 years, with their most recent triumph coming when a seven-wicket haul in the first innings from Ryan Sidebottom led Michael Vaughan’s side to victory at McLean Park in Napier in March 2008.
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England gave Kiwis a target of 394 runs to chase and the hosts were given a task to make their biggest run-chase ever. But all-rounder Daryl Mitchell (57* off 101 balls) was left as the last man standing after a brutal onslaught from Anderson-Broad, who took eight wickets combined during the innings. Besides Mitchell, only Michael Bracewell (25) and opener Tom Latham (15) were able to touch double-digits.
Anderson continued to prove his ageless nature, taking 4/18 in 10.3 overs. Broad also took 4/49 in 15 overs. Ollie Robinson and Jack Leach picked up a wicket each. England’s second innings concluded with them being bundled out for 374 runs. With this, they took a 393-run lead in the match. Joe Root (57), Harry Brook (54) and wicketkeeper-batter Ben Foakes (51) hit the fifties for England to build a healthy lead for their side.
