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England vs New Zealand Result – 2nd Test

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

2nd Test • New Zealand tour of England

England cricket team logo
ENG
291/10 & 209/10 (58.1)
New Zealand cricket team logo
NZ
391/10 & 362/10 (87.1)
New Zealand won by 253 runs
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Player of the match: Matt Henry

58.1
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Matt Henry to Jordan Cox, Bowled!
End of over 58 (9 runs)
Jordan Cox 25 (44)
Sonny Baker 0 (9)
ENG 209/9
Kyle Jamieson 19-3-61-4
57.6
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Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, 1 run
57.5
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Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, no run
57.4
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Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, no run
57.3
6
Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, Six
57.2
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Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, 2 runs
57.1
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Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, no run
End of over 57 (0 runs)
Sonny Baker 0 (9)
Jordan Cox 16 (38)
ENG 200/9
Matt Henry 18-5-29-6
56.6
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Matt Henry to Sonny Baker, no run
56.5
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Matt Henry to Sonny Baker, no run
56.4
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Matt Henry to Sonny Baker, no run
56.3
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Matt Henry to Sonny Baker, no run
56.2
0
Matt Henry to Sonny Baker, no run
56.1
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Matt Henry to Sonny Baker, no run
End of over 56 (4 runs)
Jordan Cox 16 (38)
Sonny Baker 0 (3)
ENG 200/9
Kyle Jamieson 18-3-52-4
55.6
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Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, Four
55.5
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Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, no run
55.4
0
Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, no run
55.3
0
Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, no run
55.2
0
Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, no run
55.1
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Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, no run
End of over 55 (1 runs)
Sonny Baker 0 (3)
Jordan Cox 12 (32)
ENG 196/9
Matt Henry 17-5-29-5
54.6
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Matt Henry to Sonny Baker, no run
54.5
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Matt Henry to Sonny Baker, no run
54.4
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Matt Henry to Jordan Cox, 1 run
54.3
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Matt Henry to Jordan Cox, no run
54.2
0
Matt Henry to Jordan Cox, no run

Match Summary

England and New Zealand met in 2nd Test of New Zealand tour of England, 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: 58.1: Matt Henry to Jordan Cox, Bowled! | 57.3: Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, Six | 55.6: Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, Four. The turning point arrived at 58.1 when Matt Henry to Jordan Cox, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. 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 (New Zealand won by 253 runs), 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

  • 58.1: Matt Henry to Jordan Cox, Bowled!
  • 57.3: Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, Six
  • 55.6: Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 58.1 when Matt Henry to Jordan Cox, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

New Zealand won by 253 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 58.1: Matt Henry to Jordan Cox, Bowled!. 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

58.1 W Matt Henry to Jordan Cox, Bowled!

End of over 58 (9 runs)
Jordan Cox 25 (44)
Sonny Baker 0 (9)
ENG 209/9
Kyle Jamieson 19-3-61-4

57.6 1 Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, 1 run

57.5 0 Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, no run

57.4 0 Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, no run

57.3 6 Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, Six

57.2 2 Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, 2 runs

57.1 0 Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, no run

End of over 57 (0 runs)
Sonny Baker 0 (9)
Jordan Cox 16 (38)
ENG 200/9
Matt Henry 18-5-29-6

56.6 0 Matt Henry to Sonny Baker, no run

56.5 0 Matt Henry to Sonny Baker, no run

56.4 0 Matt Henry to Sonny Baker, no run

56.3 0 Matt Henry to Sonny Baker, no run

56.2 0 Matt Henry to Sonny Baker, no run

56.1 0 Matt Henry to Sonny Baker, no run

End of over 56 (4 runs)
Jordan Cox 16 (38)
Sonny Baker 0 (3)
ENG 200/9
Kyle Jamieson 18-3-52-4

55.6 4 Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, Four

55.5 0 Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, no run

55.4 0 Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, no run

55.3 0 Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, no run

55.2 0 Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, no run

55.1 0 Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox, no run

End of over 55 (1 runs)
Sonny Baker 0 (3)
Jordan Cox 12 (32)
ENG 196/9
Matt Henry 17-5-29-5

54.6 0 Matt Henry to Sonny Baker, no run

54.5 0 Matt Henry to Sonny Baker, no run

54.4 1 Matt Henry to Jordan Cox, 1 run

54.3 0 Matt Henry to Jordan Cox, no run

54.2 0 Matt Henry to Jordan Cox, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the England vs New Zealand 2nd Test match?
New Zealand won by 253 runs.

What is the England vs New Zealand 2nd Test?
England vs New Zealand is the 2nd Test of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch England vs New Zealand live score?
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