New Zealand Vs England: A very exciting match in the history of Test cricket was played between New Zealand and England. In this match, New Zealand defeated England by one run. This is only the second time in the history of Test cricket when a team has faced defeat by one run. England captain Ben Stokes has expressed extreme disappointment over this defeat.
Stokes, however, described Test cricket as special after the defeat. He said, “The game is the same as Test cricket. This is amazing. We were very emotional. But the Kiwi players were amazing. To be a part of such a Test match is very special. Everyone’s money was recovered.
Stokes further said, “One has to keep an eye on the whole situation. When Root and my partnership was happening, we knew Tim was going to do something. But sometimes things do not go in your favor. Due to the bouncer’s plan, he managed to make a comeback. I also saw it as an opportunity and I wanted to score 20 runs in a single over.
New Zealand made a strong comeback
Stokes gave the credit of the victory to Wagner. The captain of the English team said, “Wagner and Southee came up with a plan. It proved bad for us. Disappointing to lose here. Our last season was great. After a few months we are going to play the Ashes. We have to see what we can do.
Please tell that in this match, England had a heavy upper hand for four days. England had scored 435 runs in the first innings. In response to which New Zealand could only score 209 runs. New Zealand had to follow on. From here New Zealand returned and scored 483 runs in the second innings and gave England a target of 258 runs. England could only manage 256 runs in the last innings and lost the match by one run.