New Zealand has battled to delay the inevitable but England eventually hurried to an eight wicket win in the first test and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Debutant Bethell’s quick 50 and Carse’s six-for help the visitors seal an emphatic win on day four in Christchurch.

Harry Brook was dismissed for 171 after leading England to a first innings lead before lunch Saturday on the third day of the first cricket test against New Zealand. At lunch, Stokes was 78 not out, Byrdon Carse was five and England was 459-8,

Brydon Carse and debutant Jacob Bethell lead England to an impressive eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first Test in Christchurch.

Brydon Carse bowled England to a commanding victory in the first Test against New Zealand, underlining his status as a rising star in Christchurch. Carse caught the eye on unhelpful pitches in Pakistan in his debut series,

England blazed to an eight-wicket victory in the first Test against New Zealand Sunday, knocking off their 104-run target in just 12.4 overs of their second innings. The 104-run target was never going to be enough to stop England,