The England cricket team faced off against the New Zealand national cricket team in a highly anticipated Test match, where both teams showcased their talents. This match was a perfect blend of strategic batting and bowling, thrilling the spectators from start to finish.
England Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard Match Overview
- Match Type: Test Match
- Teams: England vs New Zealand
- Date: February 23, 2023 – February 27, 2023
- Result: England won by an innings and 58 runs
Venue of Match
- Location: Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand
- Pitch Conditions: Favorable for both batting and pace bowling, with the wicket offering support to seamers early on. cricket sport
Squad of Both Teams
England Squad:
- Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Foakes (wk), Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach, James Anderson
New Zealand Squad:
- Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell, Tim Southee (c), Matt Henry, Neil Wagner
England Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard of 1st Inning
England 1st Innings
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zak Crawley | 21 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 105.00 |
| Ben Duckett | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 90.00 |
| Ollie Pope | 106 | 201 | 16 | 0 | 52.72 |
| Joe Root (not out) | 153 | 224 | 10 | 3 | 68.18 |
| Harry Brook | 18 | 76 | 5 | 0 | 23.68 |
| Ben Stokes (c) | 27 | 85 | 3 | 0 | 31.76 |
| Ben Foakes (wk) | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Stuart Broad | 14 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 82.35 |
| Ollie Robinson | 18 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 62.07 |
| Jack Leach (not out) | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
Extras: 10 (b 0, lb 8, w 2, nb 0, p 0)
Total: 435 (8 wkts, 87.1 Ov)
Fall of Wickets:
- 5-1 (Zak Crawley, 3.4)
- 21-2 (Ollie Pope, 5.5)
- 21-3 (Duckett, 6.4)
- 323-4 (Harry Brook, 67.1)
- 362-5 (Stokes, 74.2)
- 363-6 (Foakes, 75.2)
- 389-7 (Broad, 79.2)
- 424-8 (Robinson, 85.4)
Bowling Figures:
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee (c) | 24 | 59 | 100 | 3 | 0 |
| Matt Henry | 22.1 | 100 | 40 | 1 | 0 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 9 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neil Wagner | 21 | 111 | 91 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Bracewell | 11 | 54 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
New Zealand 1st Innings
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Latham | 35 | 76 | 3 | 0 | 46.05 |
| Devon Conway | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Kane Williamson | 45 | 80 | 4 | 0 | 56.25 |
| Will Young | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 |
| Henry Nicholls | 30 | 38 | 7 | 0 | 78.95 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 13 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Tom Blundell (wk) | 38 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 48.10 |
| Michael Bracewell | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Tim Southee (c) | 7 | 49 | 1 | 0 | 14.29 |
| Matt Henry | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
Extras: 2 (b 0, lb 0, w 0, nb 2, p 0)
Total: 209 (10 wkts, 53.2 Ov)
Fall of Wickets:
- 1-1 (Conway, 0.5)
- 7-2 (Williamson, 4.2)
- 21-3 (Will Young, 8.3)
- 60-4 (Latham, 20.2)
- 77-5 (Henry Nicholls, 24.2)
- 96-6 (Daryl Mitchell, 32.6)
- 103-7 (M Bracewell, 35.3)
- 201-8 (Southee, 49.3)
- 208-9 (Tom Blundell, 51.5)
- 209-10 (Matt Henry, 53.2)
Bowling Figures:
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Anderson | 10 | 37 | 30 | 3 | 0 |
| Stuart Broad | 14.2 | 61 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Ollie Robinson | 12 | 43 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Leach | 17 | 80 | 31 | 4 | 0 |
New Zealand 2nd Innings
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Latham | 83 | 172 | 10 | 0 | 48.26 |
| Devon Conway | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 39.35 |
| Kane Williamson | 13 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 46.81 |
| Will Young | 82 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 34.78 |
| Henry Nicholls | 29 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 30.85 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 54 | 54 | 5 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Tom Blundell (wk) | 90 | 166 | 5 | 0 | 54.22 |
| Michael Bracewell | 81 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 42.11 |
| Tim Southee (c) | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 |
| Matt Henry | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Extras: 16 (b 1, lb 5, w 2, nb 8, p 0)
Total: 483 (10 wkts, 162.3 Ov)
Fall of Wickets:
- 149-1 (Conway, 52.5)
- 155-2 (Latham, 55.5)
- 167-3 (Will Young, 61.4)
- 222-4 (Henry Nicholls, 90.3)
- 297-5 (Daryl Mitchell, 107.3)
- 455-6 (Williamson, 151.6)
- 478-7 (M Bracewell, 158.2)
- 482-8 (Southee, 160.2)
- 482-9 (Matt Henry, 160.5)
- 483-10 (Tom Blundell, 162.3)
Bowling Figures:
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Anderson | 27 | 77 | 70 | 1 | 0 |
| Ollie Robinson | 28 | 68 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Stuart Broad | 24 | 39 | 100 | 3 | 0 |
| Jack Leach | 61.3 | 215 | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Joe Root | 12 | 39 | 100 | 1 | 0 |
| Ben Stokes | 10 | 45 | 75 | 0 | 0 |
Key Performance Of 1st Test Match (Highest Runs and Wickets)
- Highest Run Scorer (England): Harry Brook (186)
- Highest Wicket Taker (New Zealand): Matt Henry (4/100)
- Highest Run Scorer (New Zealand): Tom Blundell (38)
- Highest Wicket Taker (England): Stuart Broad (4/61)
England Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard of 2nd Inning
New Zealand National Cricket Team 2nd Inning
New Zealand 2nd Inning Batting
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kane Williamson | 132 | 282 | 21 | 0 | 46.81 |
| Tom Blundell (wk) | 90 | 169 | 9 | 0 | 54.22 |
| Henry Nicholls | 43 | 115 | 6 | 0 | 37.39 |
Bowling by England Cricket Team (2nd Inning)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Anderson | 27 | 7 | 70 | 1 | 2.90 |
| Jack Leach | 61.3 | 12 | 157 | 5 | 2.60 |
| Stuart Broad | 24 | 3 | 79 | 1 | 3.30 |
Man of the Match of England Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
Harry Brook was awarded the Man of the Match title for his incredible first-innings score of 186, setting the stage for England’s commanding win.
Key Performance Of 2nd Inning Test Match (Highest Runs and Wickets)
- Highest Run Scorer (New Zealand): Kane Williamson (132)
- Highest Wicket Taker (England): Jack Leach (5/157)
- Highest Run Scorer (England): Joe Root (95)
- Highest Wicket Taker (New Zealand): Neil Wagner (4/62)
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Conclusion
The Test match between England and New Zealand delivered a gripping contest, with England taking a dominant position thanks to superb performances by Harry Brook and Jack Leach. New Zealand’s spirited fightback in the second innings was commendable, but England’s consistency ensured their victory by an innings and 58 runs.
