Brydon Carse and debutant Jacob Bethell powered England to a commanding eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first Test in Christchurch.
Carse starred with the ball, taking 6-42 on the fourth morning to secure match figures of 10-106, marking his maiden Test 10-wicket haul. This was the first away 10-for by an England bowler since 2012 and the first by an English seamer in New Zealand since 2008.
Daryl Mitchell’s counterattacking 84 helped New Zealand post 254 in its second innings, leaving England a modest target of 104.
Bethell, 21, sealed the win with a rapid unbeaten 50 off 37 balls, as England chased down the total in just 13 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.