New Zealand have become only the second team in the history of Test cricket to win a match by just one run, after a thrilling victory over England in Wellington.
The match was a nail-biting affair, with the result in the balance until the very last ball. New Zealand had set England a target of 241 to win, and the visitors looked to be on course for victory when they reached 240-9 with just one ball remaining.
However, the last ball of the match saw England’s last man, Stuart Broad, run out for a single, leaving the hosts victorious by the narrowest of margins.
The win was a remarkable achievement for New Zealand, who had been in a precarious position earlier in the match. After being bowled out for just 171 in their first innings, they were forced to follow on and were in danger of being bowled out for a second time when they reached 166-9 in their second innings.
However, a last-wicket stand of 75 between Neil Wagner and Trent Boult saw New Zealand reach 241, setting England a target of 241 to win.
England’s chase got off to a good start, with openers Rory Burns and Dom Sibley putting on a partnership of 79. However, the visitors then lost wickets at regular intervals, and when they reached 240-9 with just one ball remaining, it looked as though they were on course for victory.
However, the last ball of the match saw Broad run out for a single, leaving New Zealand victorious by the narrowest of margins.
The win was a remarkable achievement for New Zealand, who had been in a precarious position earlier in the match. After being bowled out for just 171 in their first innings, they were forced to follow on and were in danger of being bowled out for a second time when they reached 166-9 in their second innings.
The victory was also a testament to the resilience of the New Zealand team, who never gave up despite being in a difficult position. The win was also a great boost for the team, who had been on a poor run of form in recent months.
The win was also a great boost for the New Zealand cricketing public, who had been starved of success in recent times. The victory was a reminder of the team’s potential, and will give them confidence going into the rest of the series.
Overall, the win was a remarkable achievement for New Zealand, and a great boost for the team and the cricketing public. It was a thrilling match, and one that will be remembered for a long time to come.
