New Zealand clinches a stunning win over England at the Basin Reserve, becoming only the fourth side in Test history to win after following-on.
abc.net.au/news/new-zealand-beats-england-in-test-classic-in-wellington/102032690New Zealand has clinched one of the great Test match victories, defeating England in Wellington by 1 run and becoming only the fourth team to win after following-on.
England batted first after losing the toss and declared at 8-435, before bowling the Black Caps out for 209. They enforced the follow-on, but New Zealand hit back to make 483, setting a target of 258. However, a dramatic first session saw England lose four wickets for 27 runs in just under eight overs.
England's Ben Stokes struggled with knee pain, scoring 33 off 116 balls before holing out to Tom Latham.
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