London, June 21: New Zealand secured a commanding victory against England in the second Test match, winning by 253 runs. Fast bowler Matt Henry played a pivotal role, claiming a total of 11 wickets in the match. This win allowed the visiting team to level the three-match series at 1-1.
In the match held at The Oval, New Zealand lost the toss and batted first, managing to score 391 runs in their first innings. Glenn Phillips was the standout performer, scoring 100 runs with 18 boundaries, while Tom Blundell contributed 51 runs. Daryl Mitchell and Kyle Jamieson chipped in with 44 and 41 runs, respectively. For England, Jacob Bethel took the most wickets, claiming three.
In response, the English team could only muster 291 runs in their first innings. Emilio scored 53 runs, and Matthew Fisher remained not out with 50 runs. Captain Joe Root added 46 runs to the total, but Matt Henry was the star for New Zealand, taking five wickets.
With a 100-run lead from the first innings, New Zealand declared their second innings at 362 runs, setting a daunting target of 463 runs for England. Henry Nicholls was the top scorer with 121 runs, supported by Rachin Ravindra with 76 runs and Daryl Mitchell with 68 runs. England’s bowlers, Jofra Archer and Matthew Fisher, each took three wickets.
Chasing the massive target, England faltered in their second innings, collapsing to just 209 runs. They lost three wickets for only 40 runs. Harry Brook attempted to stabilize the innings, adding 97 runs with captain Joe Root for the fourth wicket.
Brook scored 58 runs before departing, and Root managed to score 77 runs. Following Root’s dismissal, wickets fell rapidly, and England was ultimately bowled out for 209. Matt Henry excelled again, taking six wickets for just 29 runs, while Kyle Jamieson added three more to his tally.
England had won the first match of the series by 115 runs, but New Zealand’s victory in this match has set the stage for an exciting decider. The third Test will take place at Trent Bridge starting June 25.
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