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Cricket-Brilliant Henry Wraps up Victory for New Zealand as England Collapse
Matt Henry claimed a 10-wicket match haul as New Zealand leveled the series 1-1 and left England facing questions ahead of the decider.
- On Sunday, New Zealand defeated England by 253 runs in the second Test at The Oval, leveling the series at 1-1. Pace bowler Matt Henry claimed 11 wickets during the match, securing his first 10-wicket haul in Test cricket.
- Chasing a world record 463 runs, England began the fifth day needing 281 but collapsed in 48 minutes. The hosts were bowled out for 209 after starting at 182-5, unable to mount the unlikely chase.
- Matt Henry took all five remaining wickets on Sunday morning, removing Joe Root lbw for 77 with the first ball of his second over. Henry finished with 6-29 in the innings, dismantling England's tail with precision.
- Captain Ben Stokes will lead England in the third Test at Trent Bridge next week after missing the second match. Coach Brendan McCullum confirmed the selection after Stokes found form with 95 runs in a county match on Saturday.
- New Zealand heads into the series decider with momentum following breakthrough performances from Glenn Phillips and Henry Nicholls. The Black Caps currently sit fourth in the World Test Championship standings, preparing for the final Test at Trent Bridge.
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The Independent (US)England crumble as New Zealand seal comprehensive second Test win
Matt Henry took a starring role at the Oval, but Ben Stokes is poised to return for England
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Leaning Left10Leaning Right4Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Left
44% Left
L 44%
C 39%
R 17%
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