England began their tour of New Zealand in emphatic fashion, defeating the hosts by eight wickets in the first Test at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. Opting to bowl first, England’s bowlers justified skipper Ben Stokes�?decision, restricting New Zealand to 348 in their first innings. Brydon Carse led the charge with a five-wicket haul, while Shoaib Bashir chipped in with crucial breakthroughs.

England responded with a dominant batting display, scoring 499, thanks to Harry Brook‘s scintillating 171 and crucial contributions from skipper Stokes and Gus Atkinson. In their second innings, New Zealand managed only 254, with Carse and Chris Woakes dismantling the batting lineup. Chasing a modest 104, England reached the target in just 12.4 overs, with Zak Crawley and Jacob Bethell leading the charge.

Joe Root shatters Sachin Tendulkar’s record in Tests

The match will be remembered for Joe Root’s historic achievement. Root surpassed India’s cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar to become the leading run-scorer in the fourth innings of Test cricket. Entering his 150th Test, Root added another feather t?o his illustrious cap, scoring a quickfire 22 off 15 balls to help England c?hase down the target.

Root’s tally of 1,630 runs in the fourth innings now tops the charts, ??edging past Tendulkar’s 1,625 runs. This achievement cements Root’s reputation as one of the greatest finishers in the longest format of the game.

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Most runs in the fourth innings in Test cricket

• 1,630 �?Joe Root
• 1,625 �?Sachin Tendulkar
• 1,611 �?Alastair Cook
• 1,611 �?Graeme Smith
• 1,580 �?Shivnarine Chanderpaul

Root’s next target? Tendulkar’s all-time Test runs tally

While Root has claimed Tendulkar’s record in the fourth innings, another monumental milestone beckons. Tendulkar remains the highest run-scorer in Test cricket history with 15,921 runs, a record th??at has stood for over a decade. Root, who currently has 12,777 runs to his name, will need another 3,1??44 runs to surpass the Master Blaster’s iconic tally.

Considering Root’s consistency a??nd form, he is well on track to etch his n?ame atop the list of all-time greats. At 33 years old, Root has the skill, fitness, and determination to rewrite history once again. England will look to maintain their winning momentum as the series progresses, with Root leading the charge for both team success and individual greatness.

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England began their red-ball campaign in New Zealand with a dominant performance, defeating the hosts by eight wick??ets in the firs??t Test at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The match showcased England’s all-round prowess, highlighted by Harry Brook‘s sensational century and Brydon Carse‘s exceptional bowling display. New Zealand fought hard with notable contributions from Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell, but England’s clinical execution in all departments ensured a convincing win.

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) held the innings together, while Glenn Phillips displayed resilience with an unbeaten 58 off 87 deliveries. However, England’s bowlers, led by Carse (4/64) and Shoaib Bashir (4/69), ensured the hosts were bowled out in 91 overs. Gus Atkinson (2/61) also contributed by striking early and removing key batters like Devon Conway and Williamson.

England responded emphatically with a commanding batting performance, scoring 499 in their first innings. Brook stole the show with a magnificent 171 off 197 balls, supported by contributions from Ollie Pope (77) and captain Ben Stokes (80). Atkinson’s rapid 48 further frustrated New Zealand’s bowlers. Matt Henry led the Kiwi attack with 4/84, while Nathan Smith (3/141) and Tim Southee (2/85) chipped in.

New Zealand falter under pressure

Trailing by 151 runs, New Zealand struggled in their second innings, managing 254 runs. Williamson once again anchored the innings with a composed 61, while Mitchell’s aggressive 84 provided hope. Despite their efforts, England’s Carse wreaked havoc with the ball, claiming another five-wicket haul (5/62) to decimate the Kiwi batting order. Chris Woakes supported him well, taking 3/59.

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England seal the win in style

Chasing a modest target of 104, England wasted no time in wrapping up the game. Jacob Bethell’s unbeaten 50 off 37 balls and Joe Root’s quickfire 23 off 15 deliveries ensured an 8-wicket victory in just 12.4 overs. Matt Henry and William O’Rourke picked ??up a wicket each for New Zealand, but it was too litt??le, too late.

Carse delivered a brilliant performance, finishing with figures of 10/106 across both innings and bagging a Player of the Match award. His devastating spells were instrumental in restrictin??g New Zealand’s totals and earning England a comfortable win.

Here is how fans reacted:

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENGLAND WIN! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Brydon Carse takes 10 in the match and Harry Brook hits 171 in a brilliant victory in Christchurch 👊 pic.twitter.com/Zil5SWyW7Z

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) December 1, 2024

Fantastic win?? for England .. They are looking like a very dangerous side in the Southern hemisphere .. 👍👍👍

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 1, 2024

Brydon Carse is the first English seamer ?to take 10 in a match overseas since Ryan Sidebottom in Hamilton in 2008.

It's something that neither Anderson nor Broad achieved in their careers.

— Yas Rana (@Yas_Wisden) December 1, 2024

Jacob Bethell is one hell of a talent

After being dismissed for duck in the first i??nnings, he scored a 37 ball 5??0 in the second.

RCB did get a gem this season 🔥#NZvsENG #ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/IjBgipsTZj

— RanDumb postings🕳�?(@randumbpostings) December 1, 2024

Jacob Bethell FIFTY on Test Debut !!! 🔥

50*(37) in 2nd inn with 8 fours & 1 Six
Strike rate: 135.13 �?/p>

Bethell has arrived in Test Cricket 💪#NZvsENG#RCB pic.twitter.com/UWYLaknFNe

— Ritesh Sharma (@Ritesh_Sharma11) December 1, 2024

When he toured Pakistan i said that he will be lethal in New Zealand and now he earns man of the match for his 10 wicket haul & a 33* with the bat. Congratulations Brydon Carse #NZvsENG #BrydonCarse #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/Mu7pIvMruT

— Wasay Habib (@wwasay) December 1, 2024

Brydon Carse a tall hit the deck bowler – picking up 10 wickets in NZ against NZ!!!! If you find a good HTD bowler, cherish them! #NZvsENG Although I'm baffled by the use of Atkinson and Carse by Stokes. Out of the 74.1 Overs Atkinson bowled 17.3 Carse 19.1 – this is too much for�?pic.twitter.com/aLiqwNxT23

— AAD!3 💟💜 (@1_3Aadz) December 1, 2024

��� JACOB BETHELL MADE HISTORY ON HIS TEST DEB??UT 🚨

– Jacob Bethel has scored 2nd fastest fifty on Test Debut in the History. 🤯
. #NZvsENG pic.twitter.com/iksoEpSyuo

— Akhila Raveendran (@akhilaakku93) December 1, 2024

BRYDON CARSE. ⚡️⚡️

Maiden Test five-for!!! 💪#ForTheNorth #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/SFfANvQj1k

— Durham Cricket (@DurhamCricket) November 30, 2024

Brydon Carse kookaburra sessions pic.twitter.com/oVwAX24rOY

— Dan (@danbooth21) November 30, 2024

Yeah I’ve seen enough. Brydon Carse player of the? s??eries next winter and England winning the ashes 5-0

— TheCricketMen (@thecricketmen) November 30, 2024

Brydon Carse averages 33.3 for Durham in first-class cricket. Having picked up his maiden five-fer, he averages 17.9 in Test cricket. Early days, but the p??erfect illustration of the different attributes required for fast bowlers in county and Test cricket.

— Will Macpherson (@willis_macp) November 30, 2024

Also WATCH: Glenn Phillips plucks a one-handed scream?er to dismiss Ollie Pope in the 1st NZ vs ENG Test

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Glenn Phillips delivered one of the most memorable moments of the first Test between New Zealand and England with a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Ollie Pope during Day 2 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Phillips�?extraordinary effort brought an end to a crucial fifth-wi??cket partnership, but England continued to fight back, trailing New Zealand by handy run??s only.

England’s recovery led by Harry Brook’s impressive century

After a shaky start to their innings at 71/4, England mounted an impressive recovery, thanks to a monumental partnership between Pope and Harry Brook. The duo added 151 runs to steady the innings before Pope fell for 77 to Phillips�?stunning catch. England finished the day at 319/5, trailing Black Caps by 29 runs. Brook is unbeaten at 132 while captain Ben Stokes is undefeated at 37.

Glenn Phillips’ fielding brilliance gets rid of Ollie Pope

Phillips�?catch to dismiss Pope was a moment of sheer brilliance that will be remembered as one of the highlights of the match. The dramatic dismissal came off Tim Southee’s bowling when Pope, who had been in excellent form, attempted to cut a wide delivery with the intention of finding the boundary. He made solid contact with?? the ball, sending it flying toward the gully reg?ion.

However, the seemingly safe shot turned into a spectacular dismissal thanks to Phillips’ exceptional athleticism and presence of mind. Stationed at gully, Phillips had mere seconds to react. Showing remarkable reflexes, he dived to his right, his body fully stretched and almost horizontal to the ground, and plucked the ball out of mid-air with just one hand. The degree of difficulty was immense, as the ball was traveling fast and seemed destined to race to the boundary.

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Phillips�?acrobatic effort not only stunned the crowd but also injected much-needed energy and morale into the New Zealand team. His teammates swarmed him in celebration, recognizing the magnitude of the m??oment. The catch broke a crucial fifth-wicket partnership that was threatening to shift the game firmly in England’s favor, marking a pivotal moment in the match.

Here is the video:

Glenn Phillips adds another unbelievable catch to his career resume! The 151-run Brook-Pope (77) partnership is broken. Watch LIVE in NZ on TVNZ DUKE and TVNZ+ #ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/6qmSCdpa8u

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 29, 2024

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Kane Williamson’s determined 93-run innings guided New Zealand to a strong position on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Christchurch. The home side, batting first, managed to post 319/8 by stumps, bolstered by significant contributions from Tom Latham (47) and Glenn Phillips (41 not out). England, after opting to bowl, saw some resistance from their bowlers, particularly Shoaib Bashir, who claimed crucial wickets late in the day. His late strikes, combined with disciplined bowling from Brydon Carse and Gus Atkinson, brought England back into the contest.

Early struggles and Kane Williamson’s fight

New Zealand faced a challenging start in their first innings, with opener Devon Conway dismissed for just 2 runs. The early pressure was compounded when Latham, the captain, was caught by Ollie Pope off Carse’s bowling for 47, leaving the hosts at 82/2. Despite the early setbacks, Williamson showcased his trademark composure, building a partnership with Rachin Ravindra that steadied the innings. Williamson’s resilience was evident as he navigated through the difficult phases with a series of deft strokes and solid defense. His innings, which included 10 fours, saw him reach 93 off 197 balls before he was caught by Crawley off Atkinson’s bowling, leaving New Zealand at 199/4.

Middle order woes and late resistance

The middle-order batter failed to maintain the momentum, with Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell both succumbing to tight England bowling. Blundell was dismissed for 11, caught by Atkinson, as New Zealand slipped to 227/5. Nathan Smith also fell soon after, caught behind for just 6 runs, adding more pressure on the lower order. However, Phillips came to the rescue, displaying aggressive intent to counter the England bowlers. Phillips�?innings of 41 off 58 balls included a series of powerful shots that kept the scoreboard ticking. Matt Henry, with a ?quick-fire 18 off 32 balls, provided some late resistance to push New Zealand pa??st 300, ending the day at 319/8.

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England’s bowling strategy and breakthroughs

England’s bowlers, led by Chris Woakes, were tasked with breaking through New Zealand’s defences and did so with a mix of patience and skill. Woakes bowled 16 overs, conceding 54 runs but failing to claim a wicket. Atkinson, who was lively throughout, took 2 for 61 in his 18 overs, proving to be a key player in the middle session. Carse’s efforts were also crucial, with figures of 2 for 57 from 15 overs, including the pivotal wicket of Latham. Captain Ben Stokes rotated his bowlers effectively, using a mix of pace and spin, while Bashir impressed with the ball, taking ?4 for 69 in 20 overs. His breakthroughs were critical, ensuring England stayed in the?? contest.

New Zealand’s late losses and momentum shift by Shoaib Bashir

New Zealand’s innings faltered towards the end, with a flurry of wickets that saw the tail exposed. Bashir’s late strikes proved decisive, as he dismissed both Smith and Henry within a span of five overs. The final session saw Tim Southee holding fort as an unbeaten batter, adding 10 runs to the tally alongside Phillips. Henry’s attacking innings came to an end when he was dismissed by Bashir, who took his fourth wicket with an impressive delivery that shaped in sharply. The late flurry of wickets tilted the momentum towards England, who will look to bowl out the remaining New Zealand batters swiftly on Day 2 and seize control of the match.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Hasn't played for 2 months but comes back with a fifty – that's Kane Williamson for you 👏 #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/UJEoudZm6t

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) November 28, 2024

?Can see Kane Williamson have a Sangakkara ??type finish in his final stretch in test cricket, providing he stays injury free.

— Adam Bell 🇳🇿🇮🇹 (@AdamKerrBell) November 28, 2024

What makes Kane Williamson's record that much more amazing is he bats at 3 in NZ conditions which means he is often coming in right away to face the new ball.

— Sam[uel] Smith (@samuelsmith1988) November 27, 2024

Kane Williamson is proving why he's one of the best. His hunger for runs and ability to bat long without losing patience set him apart. He's piling on the runs straightaway. Even though he missed out on a hundred, it's still a top class knock. pic.twitter.com/8Rz8s98qaD

— Vijay Anaparthi (@VijayCricketFan) November 28, 2024

watching kane williamson bat is beautiful all by itself but to hit a four off ben stokes's bowling makes it all the more stunning

— Sritama (@cricketpun_duh) November 27, 2024

Lots of debate this week about Joe Root’s place in the pantheon. I’d argue that Kane Wil?liamson’s tendency to gorge o?n average bowling is much more worthy of scrutiny.

But�?you still gotta get the runs when th??e opportunity arises.

— Kevin Framp (@BigKev67) November 28, 2024

Out for 93! No 33rd Test century for Kane Williamson today. He played beautifully and deserved a hundred.#NZvENG

— CricBlog �?(@cric_blog) November 28, 2024

This setup deserves so much credit for what they’ve done with Shoaib Bashir, and then to have al??l that credit removed for force restoring Jimmy Anderson while we’re STILL sending out Chris Woakes ??to job overseas

— Will 🚾 (@ohlookitswill_) November 28, 2024

Bashir now has more test wickets in NZ than Ashwin! #NZvENG

— Long Live Test Cricket (@LongLiveTest) November 28, 2024

Feels like NZ have given a few wickets away but maybe would have taken 319-8 at the start of the day? Honours even or is one side slightly ahead after day 1? 🏏#NZvENG

— The Top Order Podcast (@Toporderpod) November 28, 2024

Day 1, Stumps

New Zealand: 319/8#cricket #NZvENG #englandcricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/VMTeEI5Tnj

— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ) November 28, 2024

Classic modern Willia?mson. Scored only 4 scratchy runs in 25 balls, then goes from 30 to?? 51 in 14 balls.

— Michael Wagener (@Mykuhl) November 28, 2024

3/199
4/53
1/67@BLACKCAPS started & ended Day 1?? strongly, but the middle order failed to press home the advantage against a fairly weak b?owling attack.

??Feels pretty evenly poised to me, with both sides having mid?dling days.

— Michael Appleton (@michelappleton) November 28, 2024

A busy day at Hagley Oval! Glenn Phillips (41*) and Tim Southee (10*) take the team to the close in Christchurch. Kane Williamson leading the scoring with 93. Shoaib Bashir 4-69. Scorecard | //t.co/1xyO7MRiuZ #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/j81oWTr0Se

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 28, 2024

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New Zealand are preparing to host England in a three-match Test series, starting November 28 at the iconic Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The series promises intense competition as both teams aim to recover from recent disappointments in their ??respective Test campaigns.

The Black Caps are coming off a tough tour of Sri Lanka, where they faced a 2-0 series whitewash, highlighting the challenges they’ve encountered in away conditions. England, on the other hand, is looking to regroup after a hard-fought 2-1 series loss to Pakistan in their latest Test outing.

With both sides ??eager to make a statement, the Hagley Oval pitch could play a pivotal role in determining the course of the opening Test. The picturesque venue is known for its pace-friendly conditions early on, offering a thrilling battle between bat and ball.

England tour of New Zealand 2024, 1st Test:

• Date and Time: November 28; 11:00 am local | 10:00 pm GMT | 3:30 am IST
• Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Hagley Oval Pitch Report:

The initial phases of a match at Hagley Oval generally offer favorable conditions? for pacers, enabling them to utilize swing in the early overs. As the ball loses its shine, however, batters are expected to dominate the fast bowlers. Additionally, spinners can capitalize by consistently landing the ball in the ideal areas to take wickets.

NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Devon Conway
• Batters: Kane Williamson, Joe Root, Harry Brook
• All-rounders: Ben Stokes, Rachin Ravindra, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Glenn Phillips
• Bowlers: Tim Southee, Matt Henry

NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Rachin Ravindra (c), Joe Root (vc)
Choice 2: Kane Williamson (c), Ben Stokes (vc)

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NZ vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Daryl Mit??chell, Tom Blundell, Jacob Bethell,??Rehan Ahmed

NZ vs ENG Dream11 Team for today’s match (November 28, 10:00 pm GMT):

Squads:

New Zealand: Tom Latham (c), Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravi??ndra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, William ORourke, Jacob Duffy, Will Young

England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope(w), Ben Stokes(c), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Bryd??on Carse, Shoaib Bashir, Rehan Ahmed, Matthew Potts, Jack Leach, ?Olly Stone

Also READ: NZ vs ENG 2024: New Zealand announce playing XI for the first Test against England; Kane Williamson r?eturns

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