NZ vs ENG 1st Test Results

2:12 AM IST Right then, this brings us to the conclusion of the series opener of this Crowe-Thorpe Trophy. After an immersive five day battle, it is the tourists who emerge victorious and go up in the lead by 1-0 in this 3 Test match series. New Zealand will be going back to the drawing board and assess where things went wrong. Now, the caravan moves northwards as the second Test will be played at the iconic Basin Reserve of Wellington. New Zealand will be aiming for a redemption and a equalizer while England's goal would be to seal the series right there. All the action for the second Test begins on Friday, 6th December and the first ball will be bowled at 3.30 am GMT (10 pm GMT, the previous day). Also, do not forget to join us with the pre-match analysis and the buildup an hour before. Till then, you have a plentitude of cricketing action to follow across the globe. Cheers!

2:12 AM IST Ben Stokes, the skipper of England, says that he is happy with the team's performance. Adds that a bit of luck is necessary in cricket, especially when the opposing team is dropping catches frequently. Says that he was pleased to see Brydon receiving recognition for his hard work. Further says that the advantage of having a long batting order has contributed to their success. Ends by saying that, for him, it was a precautionary measure to avoid bowling for the time being.

2:08 AM IST Tom Latham, the skipper of the New Zealand, says that they were satisfied with their position in the match, despite not achieving the desired result. Adds that if they had taken their catches, the outcome might have been different. He says that they will hope for an improved performance in the future. Ends by saying that on the first day, extending the partnerships they had would have led to a better overall result.

2:05 AM IST Brydon Carse is the Player of the Match. He says that the team performed well. Adds that the contributions of all team members were effective. He mentions the differences in the playing surface in Pakistan compared to previous conditions, highlighting that the bounce and carry of the pitch suited his bowling style.Ends by saying that he is happy with the win.

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2:02 AM IST When England's batters came to chase a modest target of 104, they quickly adopted their signature Bazball approach, aggressively chasing the target in just under 13 overs. Jacob Bethell played a standout innings, scoring a brilliant half-century.