England down NZ after Carse takes 6-42: 1st Test, Day 4 (Christchurch)

Seamer Brydon Carse took a career best 6-42 and led England to an impressive eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first Test in Christchurch.

Carse took a match bag of 10 wickets as New Zealand were bowled out for 254.

Debutant Jacob Bethell reached a maiden Test fifty (50 not out off 37 deliveries with eight fours and a six) as England chased down the target with ease.

England 499 (Brook 171, Stokes 80, Pope 77, Henry 4-84) and 104 for 2 (Bethell 50*) beat New Zealand 348 (Williamson 93, Phillips 58*, Carse 4-64, Bashir 4-69) and 254 (Mitchell 84, Carse 6-42) by eight wickets.

Nov 2024.