England's Brydon Carse poses with his-man-of-the-match trophy following England's eight wicket win over New Zealand in the first test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
New Zealand Vs England, 1st Test: Carse, Bethell Help ENG Beat NZ By Eight Wickets
New Zealand battled to delay the inevitable but England eventually eased to an eight-wicket win in the first Test on Sunday (December 1, 2024) and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Resuming on the fourth day with only a four-run lead and four wickets in hand, New Zealand managed to bat through the first session thanks to Daryl Mitchell who made 84 as a lone rearguard and was the last man out. Playing in just his third test, Brydon Carse took 6-42 for match figures of 10-196 as New Zealand was bowled out for 252 in its second innings, leaving England needing only 104 runs to win. Jacob Bethell made an unbeaten 50 from 37 balls and together with Joe Root, saw England to 104-2 in only 12.4 overs at a run rate of over eight runs per over. The victory came with more than a day and a half to spare.
NZ vs ENG 1st Test: England's Jacob Bethell, left, is congratulated by his captain Ben Stokes
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England's Jacob Bethell, left, is congratulated by his captain Ben Stokes following their eight wicket win in the first cricket test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
NZ vs ENG 1st Test: England's Jacob Bethell bats
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England's Jacob Bethell bats during play on the fourth day of the first cricket test between England and New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
NZ vs ENG 1st Test: England's Ben Duckett bats during play
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England's Ben Duckett bats during play on the fourth day of the first cricket test between England and New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
NZ vs ENG 1st Test: New Zealand players celebrate the dismissal of England's Zak Crawley
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New Zealand players celebrate the dismissal of England's Zak Crawley during play on the fourth day of the first cricket test between England and New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
NZ vs ENG 1st Test: England's Brydon Carse gestures to the crowd after taking six wickets
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England's Brydon Carse gestures to the crowd after taking six wickets during play on the fourth day of the first cricket test between England and New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
NZ vs ENG 1st Test: New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell bats during play
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New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell bats during play on the fourth day of the first cricket test between England and New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
NZ vs ENG 1st Test: England's Brydon Carse celebrates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Glenn Phillips
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England's Brydon Carse celebrates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Glenn Phillips during play on the third day of the first cricket test between England and New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
NZ vs ENG 1st Test: England bowler Chris Woakes celebrates the dismissal of New Zealand batsman Tom Blundell
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England bowler Chris Woakes runs down the wicket as he celebrates the dismissal of New Zealand batsman Tom Blundell, right, during play on the third day of the first cricket test between England and New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
NZ vs ENG 1st Test: England bowler Chris Woakes celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Kane Williamson
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England bowler Chris Woakes, second left, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Kane Williamson during play on the third day of the first cricket test between England and New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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