New Zealand vs England Result – 1st Test

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1st Test • England tour of New Zealand

NZ

348/10 & 254/10 (74.1)

ENG

499/10 & 104/2 (12.4)

England won by 8 wickets

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12.4

1

Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, 1 run

12.3

2

Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, 2 runs

12.2

0

Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, no run

12.1

6

Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, Six

End of over 12 (9 runs)

Joe Root 23 (15)

Jacob Bethell 41 (33)

ENG 95/2

William ORourke 3-1-27-0

11.6

0

William O'Rourke to Joe Root, no run

11.5

1

William O'Rourke to Jacob Bethell, 1 run

11.4

1

William O'Rourke to Joe Root, 1 run

11.3

6

William O'Rourke to Joe Root, Six

11.2

0

William O'Rourke to Joe Root, no run

11.1

1

William O'Rourke to Jacob Bethell, 1 run

End of over 11 (9 runs)

Jacob Bethell 39 (31)

Joe Root 16 (11)

ENG 86/2

Nathan Smith 3-0-29-0

10.6

1

Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, 1 run

10.6

Wd

Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, 1 wide

10.5

1

Nathan Smith to Joe Root, 1 run

10.4

1

Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, 1 run

10.3

4

Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, Four

10.2

0

Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, no run

10.1

1

Nathan Smith to Joe Root, 1 run

End of over 10 (6 runs)

Jacob Bethell 33 (27)

Joe Root 14 (9)

ENG 77/2

William ORourke 2-1-18-0

9.6

0

William O'Rourke to Jacob Bethell, no run

9.5

0

William O'Rourke to Jacob Bethell, no run

9.4

1

William O'Rourke to Joe Root, 1 run

9.3

1

William O'Rourke to Jacob Bethell, 1 run

9.2

0

William O'Rourke to Jacob Bethell, no run

9.1

4

William O'Rourke to Jacob Bethell, Four

End of over 9 (4 runs)

Joe Root 13 (8)

Jacob Bethell 28 (22)

ENG 71/2

Nathan Smith 2-0-20-0

8.6

0

Nathan Smith to Joe Root, no run

Match Summary

New Zealand and England met in 1st Test of England tour of New Zealand, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 12.1: Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, Six | 11.3: William O'Rourke to Joe Root, Six | 10.3: Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (England won by 8 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

12.1: Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, Six
11.3: William O'Rourke to Joe Root, Six
10.3: Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, Four
9.1: William O'Rourke to Jacob Bethell, Four

Short Highlights Summary

England won by 8 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 12.1: Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

12.4 1 Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, 1 run

12.3 2 Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, 2 runs

12.2 0 Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, no run

12.1 6 Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, Six

End of over 12 (9 runs)

Joe Root 23 (15)

Jacob Bethell 41 (33)

ENG 95/2

William ORourke 3-1-27-0

11.6 0 William O'Rourke to Joe Root, no run

11.5 1 William O'Rourke to Jacob Bethell, 1 run

11.4 1 William O'Rourke to Joe Root, 1 run

11.3 6 William O'Rourke to Joe Root, Six

11.2 0 William O'Rourke to Joe Root, no run

11.1 1 William O'Rourke to Jacob Bethell, 1 run

End of over 11 (9 runs)

Jacob Bethell 39 (31)

Joe Root 16 (11)

ENG 86/2

Nathan Smith 3-0-29-0

10.6 1 Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, 1 run

10.6 Wd Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, 1 wide

10.5 1 Nathan Smith to Joe Root, 1 run

10.4 1 Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, 1 run

10.3 4 Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, Four

10.2 0 Nathan Smith to Jacob Bethell, no run

10.1 1 Nathan Smith to Joe Root, 1 run

End of over 10 (6 runs)

Jacob Bethell 33 (27)

Joe Root 14 (9)

ENG 77/2

William ORourke 2-1-18-0

9.6 0 William O'Rourke to Jacob Bethell, no run

9.5 0 William O'Rourke to Jacob Bethell, no run

9.4 1 William O'Rourke to Joe Root, 1 run

9.3 1 William O'Rourke to Jacob Bethell, 1 run

9.2 0 William O'Rourke to Jacob Bethell, no run

9.1 4 William O'Rourke to Jacob Bethell, Four

End of over 9 (4 runs)

Joe Root 13 (8)

Jacob Bethell 28 (22)

ENG 71/2

Nathan Smith 2-0-20-0

8.6 0 Nathan Smith to Joe Root, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the New Zealand vs England 1st Test match?
England won by 8 wickets.

What is the New Zealand vs England 1st Test?
New Zealand vs England is the 1st Test of the 2024 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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