NZ Vs ENG Day 4 Highlights: Carse's 6-Wicket Haul And Bethell’s Breezy Fifty Lead England To Easy Win
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England chase 104 in just 12.4 overs to seal a comfortable win against New Zealand [Source:@ImTanujSingh/X.com]
England wrapped up a dominant victory against New Zealand on Day 4, chasing down a 104-run target in just 12.4 overs. Brydon Carse’s 6-wicket haul helped bowl New Zealand out for 254, and a blistering performance from debutant Jacob Bethell, along with quick-fire runs from Ben Duckett and Joe Root, sealed the win. England chased the target effortlessly, winning by 8 wickets.
Here’s how Day 4 unfolded in Christchurch:
New Zealand began Day 4 at 155/6, and they started the day with some quick runs, scoring nearly five runs per over in the first 30 minutes. However, Brydon Carse broke their momentum with two quick wickets. He trapped Nathan Smith in front of the stumps and dismissed Matt Henry in the same over, both LBWs.
Tim Southee tried to fight back, hitting a couple of sixes and adding 17 runs with Daryl Mitchell for the 9th wicket. Southee eventually fell to Gus Atkinson, getting caught in the deep. William O'Rourke supported Mitchell well, allowing Mitchell to score a solid 50 and push New Zealand's lead past 100.
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NZ vs ENG Highlights: Carse Claims 10 Wickets as Mitchell's 84-Run Knock Ends
New Zealand's batters had gotten starts but failed to convert them into big scores. The standout performance came from Daryl Mitchell, who made 84 off 167 balls. However, his resistance came to an end when he tried to hit a big shot and was caught by Chris Woakes. Brydon Carse wrapped up New Zealand's innings by taking the final wicket, finishing with a remarkable 10 wickets for the match.
After bowling New Zealand out for 254, England came out aggressive in their chase of 104. Ben Duckett played a quick knock of 27 off 18 balls, but it was debutant Jacob Bethell who stole the show. Bethell smashed a quick-fire half-century off just 37 balls, leading England to victory.
NZ vs ENG Highlights: Root and Bethell Lead England to a Dominant 8-Wicket Victory
Joe Root, in his 150th Test match, contributed with a quick 23* off 15 balls, hitting a boundary right away. England made light work of the chase and completed in just 12.4 overs, scoring the required 104 runs in no time. Jacob Bethell hit the winning runs, and England won by 8 wickets, completing a dominant and easy victory in Christchurch.
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