Why is Brydon Carse like Paul Mescal in Gladiator 2?
Matt Roller sees some "Gladiator" spirit in Brydon Carse after the bowler took 10 wickets to steer England to victory in the first Test
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
Miller: Bethell looked more comfortable than Pope at No. 3
Andrew Miller says England's decision to bring Jacob Bethell in and move Ollie Pope down the order worked to perfection in Christchurch
Roller: England's XI looks best with Joe Root at No. 3
Matt Roller suggests England would be better off with Joe Root batting at No. 3, rather than debutant Jacob Bethell
Miller: England's Bethell selection risks alienating county performers
Andrew Miller wonders what impact England's unusual selection picks may be having on the players performing well in the County Championship
Pope: I definitely want to keep batting at No. 3
England's Ollie Pope says his game is still developing and believes he can nail down the No. 3 spot
'I was in awe!' - Shoaib Bashir on bowling to Kane Williamson
Shoaib Bashir and Kane Williamson reflect on facing each other on the opening day of the first Test
Match Coverage
All Match NewsSwitch 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
'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
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?
'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
