New Zealand vs England, 2nd Test Day 5: New Zealand beat England by only one run after follow-on in Wellington

New Zealand defeated England by the barest of margins to attract the 2-Test match collection 1-1. Neil Wagner dismissed James Anderson handy New Zealand a one-run win.

UPDATED: Feb 28, 2023 09:34 IST

New Zealand beat England by only one run to win the 2nd Test. (AP Photo)

By India Today Sports Desk: New Zealand secured a one-run victory over England to attract the Test collection 1-1 at Basin Reserve, Wellington on Tuesday (February 28).

On a Neil Wagner ball, James Anderson was caught by wicket-keeper Tom Blundell, resulting in unbelievable scenes of jubilation amongst New Zealand gamers. The one-run victory is simply the second within the historical past of Test cricket after West Indies’ win over Australia in 1993.

The match additionally grew to become solely the fourth during which a group received after a follow-on.

England ( vs Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground on December 20, 1894)
England ( vs Australia at Headingley, Leeds on July 21, 1981)
India (vs Australia at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on March 15, 2001)
New Zealand (vs England at Basin Reserve, Wellington, February 28, 2023)

England resumed on 47/1, needing 210 runs on Day 5. The guests misplaced 4 wickets in fast succession with the goal nonetheless gettable as captain Ben Stokes and Joe Root overcame the flurry of wickets. The duo stitched a 121-run stand for the sixth wicket, which seemed to be a match-winning partnership.

However, Neil Wagner introduced New Zealand again into the match as he struck twice to take away each Stokes and Root. The match was nonetheless entering into England’s favour as Ben Foakes added 35 runs. With seven runs nonetheless wanted and one wicket in hand, Jack Leach took a single earlier than James Anderson performed one down midwicket off Wagner.

New Zealand captain Tim Southee denied England any likelihood in his maiden over. Wagner, whose lengths had been inflicting bother for Anderson, was once more handed the ball and this time he acquired his man to assist New Zealand win the second Test.

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Feb 28, 2023