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Tim Southee lauds ‘typical Kiwi scrapping’ after stunning New Zealand Test win

The hosts beat England by one run after being made to follow-on at Wellington’s Basin Reserve

The Independent UK

England lose the unlosable Test as New Zealand win by one run in all-time great finish

In a scarcely believeable finale, last man James Anderson was caught behind with England needing two runs to win

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes insists he has "no regrets" about enforcing the follow on despite England loss

England lost a thrilling Test match to New Zealand by just one run, becoming only the fourth team in history to lose after enforcing the follow on and captain Ben Stokes has defended his decision

Daily Mirror

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Looking back at other close finishes in Test match history

Neil Wagner removed James Anderson to secure a thrilling victory.

The Independent UK

New Zealand win astonishing Test by one run as England fall short

Anderson feathered Wagner down the leg-side to leave England 256 all out chasing 258

The Independent UK

‘It was crazy’ – Ben Stokes urges beaten England to be ‘thankful’

Stokes refused to be downcast after defeat

The Independent UK

England lose thrilling New Zealand Test by just one run despite brilliant Joe Root 95

New Zealand won a thrilling Test match against England that will go down as one of the all-time greats by just one run, with Ben Stokes' side becoming just the fourth team to ever lose after enforcing the follow on

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England go down by narrowest of margins as New Zealand draw series with victory

They had been bowled out for 256 pursuing a target of 258.

The Independent UK

New Zealand beats England by 1 run in Wellington to become fourth side in Test history to win after following-on

New Zealand clinches a stunning win over England at the Basin Reserve, becoming only the fourth side in Test history to win after following-on.

ABC News

England fall just short as one-run victory enables New Zealand to tie series 1-1

Anderson featheried Wagner down the leg-side to leave England 256 all out chasing 258.

The Independent UK

Classy Joe Root guides England into strong position in second Test in Wellington

Root struck a brilliant 74 not out by lunch.

The Independent UK

Saqib Mahmood hoping tweaks make him a ‘better bowler’ for England

The Lancashire quick is in line for his first England appearance in nearly a year in their ODI series against Bangladesh.

The Independent UK

New Zealand suffer "horrible" dismissal against England after "amateur hour" blunder

New Zealand star Michael Bracewell has been slammed after he was run out in the second Test against England, with Kiwi legend Craig McMillan particularly critical of his dismissal

Daily Mirror

Jack Leach has ‘learned a hell of a lot’ and thriving for England under Stokes

After his five-wicket haul, a weary Jack Leach credited the ever-encouraging captaincy of Ben Stokes for alloying his previously fragile confidence

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The Independent UK

Harry Brook gamble hands England chance of historic win over New Zealand

The tourists ended day four on 48 for one, chasing a tricky 258 to win the series 2-0

The Guardian - AU

Harry Brook halts Williamson’s record run as New Zealand set England target

The fourth day brought a Kane Williamson masterclass and an England fightback to set up an intriguing conclusion to the two-Test series

The Independent UK

Harry Brook wicket cracks open New Zealand resistance in Wellington

The tourists ended day four on 48 for one, chasing a tricky 258 to win the series 2-0.

The Independent UK

Determined Kane Williamson keeps England toiling away in the field

At tea on the fourth day at Basin Reserve, Williamson’s expertly measured 113 not out had put the Black Caps 197 ahead.

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The Guardian - UK

New Zealand v England: second Test, day four – as it happened

England took the last five New Zealand wickets for 28 runs then made their usual sharp start chasing the 258 they need to secure a 2-0 series win, setting up a thrilling final day

Daily Mirror

India star expects 'Bazball' to "falter" despite Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum success

England have enjoyed great success playing 'Bazball' under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, but India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has issued a warning

Evening Standard

England with work to do in second Test after New Zealand fight back

New Zealand won the day, but England are still well-placed to win the match.

Daily Mirror

Paul Collingwood gives Ben Stokes injury update as England captain struggles with knee

Ben Stokes has been dealing with a left knee problem since taking over as England captain and was seen limping after bowling just two overs against New Zealand in the second Test

Daily Mirror

Ex-England captain Alastair Cook delivers verdict on Ben Stokes enforcing the follow on

England captain Ben Stokes asked New Zealand to follow on in the second Test in Wellington, but former skipper Sir Alastair Cook has questioned the decision

The Independent UK

‘They want the aggressive option’: Ben Stokes backed on decision to enforce follow-on

Stokes sent the home side back into bat with a 226-run deficit midway through the third morning

The Guardian - AU

Latham and Conway lead fightback as New Zealand frustrate England attack

Ben Stokes enforced the follow-on but the hosts’ batters were defiant on day three of the second Test

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