New Zealand vs England 1st Test Highlights - 2024
Watch New Zealand vs England 1st Test Highlights - 2024 : England registered an emphatic 8-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first Test, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The match showcased standout performances from Brydon Carse, Harry Brook, and debutant Jacob Bethell, setting the tone for a thrilling series.
Match Summary and Key Performances
New Zealand 1st Innings
- Total: 348 all-out in 91 overs
- Top Performers:
- Kane Williamson: 93 (197 balls, 10 fours)
- Glenn Phillips: 58* (87 balls, 6 fours, 1 six)
- Tom Latham: 47 (54 balls, 6 fours)
- England Bowlers:
- Brydon Carse: 4/64
- Shoaib Bashir: 4/69
England 1st Innings
- Total: 499 all-out in 103 overs
- Top Performers:
- Harry Brook: 171 (197 balls, 15 fours, 3 sixes)
- Ben Stokes: 80 (146 balls, 9 fours)
- Ollie Pope: 77 (98 balls, 8 fours)
- Gus Atkinson: 48 (36 balls, 4 fours, 2 sixes)
- New Zealand Bowlers:
- Matt Henry: 4/84
- Nathan Smith: 3/86
England Lead: 151 runs
New Zealand 2nd Innings
- Total: 254 all-out in 74.1 overs
- Top Performers:
- Daryl Mitchell: 84 (167 balls, 12 fours, 1 six)
- Kane Williamson: 61 (86 balls, 7 fours)
- England Bowlers:
- Brydon Carse: 6/42
- Chris Woakes: 3/67
Target for England: 104 runs
England 2nd Innings
- Chased: 104/2 in 12.4 overs
- Top Performers:
- Jacob Bethell: 50* (37 balls, 8 fours, 1 six)
- Joe Root: 23* (15 balls, 3 fours, 1 six)
- Ben Duckett: 27 (18 balls, 4 fours, 1 six)
- New Zealand Bowlers:
- Matt Henry: 1/35
- Will O’Rourke: 1/24
Key Stats & Highlights
- Brydon Carse's Record-Breaking Performance:
- Match figures of 10/106, including a career-best 6/42 in the second innings, making it the best match figures by an England bowler against New Zealand.
- Harry Brook's Magnificent 171:
- Brook’s innings was the highest by an England batter against New Zealand at Hagley Oval.
- England’s Total of 499:
- England's highest score at Hagley Oval, falling just one run short of 500.
- Jacob Bethell’s Dream Debut:
- The debutant scored a quickfire, unbeaten half-century to seal the chase.
- Kane Williamson’s Milestone:
- Became the first New Zealand batter to cross 9,000 Test runs, joining the elite club in Test history.
Awards
- Player of the Match:
- Brydon Carse for his exceptional 10-wicket haul and match-winning
