Black Caps suffer series clean sweep defeat after third test loss to England

3rd Test: Root, Bairstow help England complete series clean sweep

Joe Root remained unbeaten on 86 and Jonny Bairstow blasted a 44-ball 71 as England romped home to a seven-wicket victory against New Zealand on the

Black Caps suffer series clean sweep defeat after third test loss to England

The world test champions' crown has slipped completely after losing the series 3-0 following a seven-wicket defeat in Leeds.

England ease to series sweep over Black Caps

England captain Ben Stokes holds the trophy as he and members of the team celebrate winning the match and the series. Photo: Reuters England's final day blitz provided an appropriate end to the 3-0 series victory of world champions New Zealand at Headingley.

Another Bairstow blitz helps England seal series sweep

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow guide England to another huge victory target as the hosts completed a 3-0 series sweep of New Zealand