England they started a red ball campaign New Zealand with superior performance, defeated the hosts by eight wickets in the first Test Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The match showcased England’s all-round prowess Harry Brookesensational century of and Brydon Carseexceptional bowling display. New Zealand fought hard with notable contributions Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchellbut England’s clinical execution in all departments ensured a convincing victory.
New Zealand’s grit meets England’s firepower
New Zealand posted a respectable 348 runs in their first innings at Hagley Oval. captain Tom Latham (47) and Williamson (93) spent the innings together Glenn Phillips 58 off 87 deliveries showed resilience not out. However, England’s bowlers, led by Carse (4/64) and Shoaib Bashir (4/69), kept the hosts batting in 91 overs. Gus Atkinson (2/61) also contributed by batting early and pulling off key hits like Devon Conway and Williamson.
England responded decisively with a team batting score of 499 in their first innings. Brook stole the show with 197 off 171 balls. Ollie Pope (77) and Capt Ben Stokes (80). Atkinson’s brisk 48 further frustrated the New Zealand bowlers. Matt Henry and led the Kiwi attack with 4/84 Nathan Smith (3/141) and Tim Southee (2/85) entered.
New Zealand buckles under the pressure
Trailing by 151 runs, New Zealand struggled in their second innings, managing 254 runs. Williamson once again anchored the innings with 61, while Mitchell’s aggressive 84 gave hope. Despite their efforts, England’s Carse did the damage with the ball, claiming another five-wicket haul (5/62) to upset the Kiwi batting order. Chris Woakes He supported him well by taking 3/59.
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England seal victory in style
Chasing a modest target of 104, England wasted no time in finishing the game. Jacob BethellAn unbeaten 50 off 37 balls and Joe Root’s quick-fire 23 off 15 deliveries ensured an 8-wicket win in just 12.4 overs. Matt Henry and William O’Rourke Picked a wicket for New Zealand but it was too little, too late.
Carse produced a brilliant performance, finishing with figures of 10/106 in both innings and winning the Player of the Match award. His devastating spells were instrumental in restricting New Zealand’s totals and giving England a comfortable win.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
WIN ENGLAND!
Braydon Carse made 10 in the match and Harry Brook scored 171 in a brilliant win in Christchurch
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— England Cricket (@englandcricket) December 1, 2024
A fantastic win for England .. They look like a very dangerous side in the southern hemisphere ..
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 1, 2024
Brydon Carse is the first English sailor to score 10 points in an overseas match since Ryan Sidebottom in Hamilton in 2008.
This is something neither Anderson nor Broad have achieved in their careers.
— Yas Rana (@Yas_Wisden) December 1, 2024
Jacob Bethell is one hell of a talent
After being dismissed for a duck in the first innings, he scored a 37-ball 50 in the second.
RCB got a gem this season
#NZvsENG #ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/IjBgipsTZj
— RanDumb postings
(@randumbpostings) December 1, 2024
Jacob Bethell on FIFTY test debut !!!
50*(37) in the 2nd over with 8 fours and 1 six.
Strike rate: 135.13Bethell has come to Test Cricket
#NZvsENG#RCB pic.twitter.com/UWYLaknFNe
— Ritesh Sharma (@Ritesh_Sharma11) December 1, 2024
When he toured Pakistan I said he would be lethal in New Zealand and now he is winning man of the match for his 10 wickets and 33* with the bat. Congratulations Brydon Carse #NZvsENG #BrydonCarse #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/Mu7pIvMruT
— Wasay Habib (@wwasay) December 1, 2024
Brydon Carse hits a deckhander’s tally – 10 wickets in NZ!!!! If you find a good HTD bowler, pamper them! #NZvsENG Although I am confused by Stokes’ use of Atkinson and Carse. Atkinson scored 17.3 Carse 19.1 from 74.1 Overs – a very… pic.twitter.com/aLiqwNxT23
— AAD!3
(@1_3Aadz) December 1, 2024
JACOB BETHELL MAKES HISTORY ON TEST DEBUT
– Jacob Bethel scored the 2nd fastest fifty on Test Debut in History.
. #NZvsENG pic.twitter.com/iksoEpSyuo— Akhila Raveendran (@akhilaakku93) December 1, 2024
BRYDON CARSE.
Girl Test for five!!!
– Durham Cricket (@DurhamCricket) November 30, 2024
Brydon Carse kookaburra sessions pic.twitter.com/oVwAX24rOY
— Dan (@danbooth21) November 30, 2024
Yes, I’ve seen enough. Brydon Carse was player of the series the following winter and beat England in a 5-0 win
— TheCricketMen (@thecricketmen) November 30, 2024
Brydon Carse averages 33.3 for Durham in first-class cricket. After taking a maiden five-fer, he averages 17.9 in Test cricket. Early days, but an excellent description of the various attributes required of fast bowlers in county and Test cricket.
— Will Macpherson (@willis_macp) November 30, 2024
