Chaotic England fortnight ends with huge defeat
Summary
England lost the second Test cricket match against New Zealand by 253 runs at The Oval. New Zealand’s bowler Matt Henry took 11 wickets in the match, playing a key role in the victory that tied the three-match series at 1-1.Key Facts
- The match was the second Test in a three-match series between England and New Zealand.
- New Zealand scored 391 and 362 runs in their two innings; England scored 291 and 209.
- England’s captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson were absent due to breaking team rules, under investigation after a security incident.
- Matt Henry took 6 wickets for 29 runs on the final day, ending the match with 11 wickets for 109 runs overall.
- Joe Root scored 77 runs before being dismissed by Henry early on the last day.
- England’s defeat followed their win in the first Test, making the final match at Trent Bridge very important.
- Stokes and Atkinson were withdrawn from their county games as the investigation continues, but they may return for the next Test.
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