In the first Test match played in Christchurch, England won against New Zealand by 8 wickets. All the players from England side performed brilliantly and won this match. Let us tell you that in this match, New Zealand batted first and scored 348 runs after losing all the wickets, in response to which England scored 499 runs in their first innings thanks to Harry Brook’s stormy innings of 171 runs.

Captain Ben Stokes also batted brilliantly and contributed 80 runs while Gus Atkinson scored 48 runs. New Zealand also failed to bat well in the second innings and was all out for 254 runs. England achieved the target against New Zealand by losing two wickets. English captain Ben Stokes suffered a back injury during the match. Not only this, even before this Ben Stokes could not participate in the first Test against Sri Lanka and Pakistan due to injury.

He was seen in a lot of pain against New Zealand also. However, after the match was over, Ben Stokes gave a big update regarding his injury. Ben Stokes said in the presentation after the end of the match, ‘I found myself in a difficult situation but while partnering with Brook and the way the lower order players played, it was a very good thing for us.

I had a back injury and I had to manage that as well. However, now I am completely fine and ready for the second match. Before the next match, we will take a decision regarding our team combination.

Tom Latham presented his side regarding the defeat

Regarding the performance of the New Zealand team, Tom Latham said, ‘I was very happy with the position we were in after the first innings. We also had opportunities. There were players who did not want to drop the catch but this happens in cricket. Next time we will take care of it and try to build a partnership as well. England have quality players who put pressure on us.

The second match of the three-match Test series between these two teams is starting from December 6 in Wellington. England is leading 1-0 in the three-match Test series. New Zealand team will look to level the series by winning the second test.