James Anderson puts seal on England's crushing 267-run victory over New Zealand
England complete first win in New Zealand since 2008 after claiming five wickets in session
16/02Result
1st Test (D/N), England tour of New Zealand at Mount Maunganui, Feb 16-19 2023
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![England]( "England")
325/9d & 374 -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
306 & 126 (45.3 ov)
Player of the Match
16/02Result
1st Test (D/N), England tour of New Zealand at Mount Maunganui, Feb 16-19 2023
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![England]( "England")
325/9d & 374 -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
306 & 126 (45.3 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
Ben Stokes 'blessed' by England's bowlers after floodlight strategy pays rich dividends
Fast-paced batting key to victory as New Zealand are left looking for answers
Here's why England are like Mean Girls the movie
Their superstars make it a point to deflect individual praise onto the entire team and that mindset is paying off big time
Day 3
Stuart Broad runs riot through the night to leave New Zealand in tatters
England on course for tenth win in 11 Tests after another remarkable day at Bay Oval
England coax the chaos out of Broad
He has always been able to bowl these unreal spells, but this one was doubly special
Day 2
Tom Blundell bludgeons brilliant hundred to keep New Zealand in first Test hunt
England extend lead under the floodlights but contest heading for one-innings shoot-out
Ollie Robinson aiming to be 'worthy' successor to Broad and Anderson
Four-wicket haul on second day keeps Robinson's Test average below 20 and clinches first-innings lead
Transitional New Zealand cherish Tom Blundell's latest vital contribution
BJ Watling's successor plays fire-fighter then fire-starter to reduce first-innings deficit
Day 1
England strike under the lights after Harry Brook, Ben Duckett cut loose
New Zealand on the ropes after high-octane opening day to pink-ball Test
Late England wickets vindicate Stokes' funky declaration
Ben Duckett says England "could have easily had five or six [wickets] tonight"
Harry Brook's one-two punch encapsulates his real-time evolution - and England's
Charge for four then straight six off Southee underline Brook's skill, poise and self-confidence
Others
'It's just crazy' - Tickner opens up on Cyclone Gabrielle havoc in his hometown
"Cricket to me is obviously my life as well but it is nothing compared to what people are going through at the moment"
Ben Stokes' homecoming gives England chance to 'show the world how good they are'
New Zealand series presents the latest challenge of Stokes' tenure as captain
Stuart Broad set for Test return as England resist Olly Stone temptation
Ben Stokes' focus on "picking his moment" to make his own impact with the ball
Cyclone Gabrielle prevents NZ squad members from reaching Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui hasn't been affected too badly, but both sets of players have been forced to train indoors