Jacob Bethell debut fifty, Brydon Carse ten-for seal England victory
Rare overseas feat for seamer sets up victory, as Mitchell delays inevitable with 84
27/11Result
1st Test, England tour of New Zealand at Christchurch, Nov 28-Dec 1 2024
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
348 & 254 -
![England]( "England")
499 & 104/2 (12.4 ov)
Player of the Match
27/11Result
1st Test, England tour of New Zealand at Christchurch, Nov 28-Dec 1 2024
-
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
348 & 254 -
![England]( "England")
499 & 104/2 (12.4 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
Day 3
Woakes, Carse put victory in sight after belligerent batting overpowers New Zealand
England cash in on 151-run first-innings lead thanks to brutal hitting on third day
Day 2
Harry Brook rides his luck for century as fielding lapses cloud New Zealand's day
England recover from nadir of 45 for 3 as six dropped catches allow fightback
Day 1
Williamson drives New Zealand as Bashir four-for keeps England competitive
Carse, Atkinson and Bashir star with the ball after England send New Zealand in
Others
Switch Hit: Butterfingered Black Caps
Alan Gardner is joined on the pod by Vithushan Ehantharajah in Wellington, and Andrew Miller and Matt Roller in the studio, to pick through England's victory over New Zealand
Brook credits his hard hitting for Christchurch fortune
Brook was dropped five times en route to his 171 that helped England take a substantial first-innings lead
'Not something that requires work' - Latham not worried about New Zealand's catching
The hosts dropped a staggering eight catches in England's first innings in the opening Test
Stokes' brotherly helping hand gets the best out of Carse
Across every major event in Carse's professional career, there has been one recurring presence - Stokes
Ben Stokes plays down injury scare after aborting over due to back soreness
England captain has endured prolonged fitness struggles
England pace attack: past, present and future collide, and coexist (for now)
Woakes has done well in the second New Zealand innings, but with the India challenge in the summer, a cold-hearted conversation might be in the offing
'Good on you ICC': Stokes baffled by England's slow over-rate sanctions
England captain left confused by penalty after fourth-day win dents New Zealand's WTC hopes
England players take the Kiwis' e-scooters too far
Correspondent Vithushan Ehantharajah goes around a bit to conclude that the outdoor views in New Zealand are better than those in the London Underground
Ollie Pope channels the jitters to reframe discussions around his spot
Counterattacking 77 suggests middle order is his natural berth - even if he doesn't want to give up first-drop
Steady Bashir helps put positive spin on England's day
The 21-year-old is still learning on the job but held his own in unpromising conditions
Was India's 295-run win in Perth their biggest away in Tests?
And among openers who have played at least 50 Tests, who has the highest average?
England confirm Ollie Robinson call-up as Test keeping cover
Durham keeper will come into contention for second Test in New Zealand
'It's everything I've dreamed of' - Bethell eager for more after Test taste
Jacob Bethell continued his serene start to life in an England shirt by hitting the winning runs in Christchurch
'New conditions, new team' - Latham wants NZ to switch focus to England challenge
Ben Stokes acknowledged the feat of New Zealand's achievement and heaped praise on Latham's men ahead of the series
Stokes skipped IPL auction to 'look after body' and 'prolong' England career
"I want to wear this England shirt for as long as I can," he says
England back to Baz-ics as New Zealand seek to follow perfection
England return to favourite home-from-home with points to prove after off-colour year
