In the Nottingham Test, New Zealand defeated England by 160 runs, securing the three-match series 2-1.
Chasing a target of 373 runs in the second innings, the English side was bowled out for 212 runs. With the series defeat, England captain Ben Stokes’ international career also came to an end.
On the final day of the Test, England resumed their second innings at 103 for 4, needing 373 runs for victory. However, New Zealand’s bowlers kept striking regularly and prevented any comeback.
Experienced batter Joe Root was run out after scoring 18 runs, while Jamie Smith, the top scorer of the innings, managed 60 runs before England were eventually dismissed for 212.
For New Zealand, Zak Foulkes picked up 3 wickets, while Nathan Smith and Mitchell Santner claimed 2 wickets each.
With this 160-run victory, New Zealand sealed the three-match Test series 2-1.
Daryl Mitchell, who scored a century in the second innings and took 5 catches in the match, was named Player of the Match. The series also marked the end of Ben Stokes’ international career for England.
