England beat New Zealand; Claim Series 2-0
Highlight
- Jonny Bairstow was adjudged man of the match
- The next test match will be played at Headingley
- England claimed the series 2-0
The newly formed England unit with head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Bence Stokes in a really good position as England beat New Zealand by 5 wickets to win the three-match Test series 2-0. with Kane Williamson Wicketkeeper Tom Latham was replaced as captain, who could only manage 30 runs in both innings combined, for missing out on the Test due to COVID.
“It’s a statement,” said Nasser Hussain on air as England claimed a thumping victory and beat New Zealand in perhaps one of the best matches played on English soil. with Joe Root In a sublime touch and with the entire English team playing around him, the new squad, led by Ben Stokes, is a sight to behold. Team England would like to continue this fine form even after taking on India in a one-sided Test match starting from July 1. With Root being dismissed cheaply in the second innings, not many had given England a chance to go for the win, but it was Jonny Bairstow Who changed things fast for England.
A 179-run partnership between skipper Stokes and Bairstow ensured that England were ahead of the Kiwis on the final day. Bairstow scored 136 runs in 92 balls to win the match for England. England and New Zealand now head to Headingley, a ground that has always been known for the innings that Ben Stokes played against Australia and pulled off a heist with his teammate Jack Leach.