Neil Wagner’s bouncer-infused second-session spell paved the way for New Zealand’s dramatic comeback in Basin Reserve as they became just the third team (after England and India) to win a Test match after following on. It was also only the fourth instance of such an occurance, as they completed a one-run victory in the post-Lunch session. The win gave them series parity, and ensured England didn’t become the first team since 2017 to win a Test series in New Zealand.
Brief scores:
England 435/8 decl. (Harry Brook 186, Joe Root 153*; Matt Henry 4-100, Michael Bracewell 2-54) & 256 (Joe Root 95, Ben Foakes 35; Neil Wagner 4-62, Tim Southee 3-45) lost to New Zealand 209 (Tim Southee 73, Tom Blundell 38; Stuart Broad 4-61, James Anderson 3-37) & 483 (Kane Williamson 132, Tom Blundell 90; Jack Leach 5-157) by 1 run
