Batting first, England beat New Zealand by 299 runs for the loss of five wickets.
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Trent Bridge: Hosts England won the second Test against New Zealand by five wickets. Batting first, England won by five wickets to reach New Zealand’s target of 299 runs. England’s winner is Johnny Bairstow, who scored a century.
With this victory, England won the three-match Test series. England won the first Test too. Score: New Zealand 553, 284. England 539, 299 for five.
Batting first, England were bowled out for 93 for four at New Zealand’s 299 – run target. But then Bairstow-skipper Ben Stokes, who was at the crease, saved England. Bairstow scored 136 off 92 balls while Stokes scored 75 not out. Their combination was crucial to England’s victory.
New Zealand scored 553 in the first innings while England scored 539 in reply. New Zealand were bowled out for 284 in the second innings. This was crucial to England’s victory. Trent Bolt took three wickets for the Kiwis in the second innings.
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