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Matt Henry leads New Zealand to 253-run victory over England in second Test

New Zealand pace bowler Matt Henry powered his team to a commanding 253-run win against England at The Oval, leveling the Test series at 1-1. England's downfall, underscored by the loss of their last five wickets for a mere 27 runs, emphasizes a concerning pattern of six defeats in eight Tests.

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Jun 21, 2026 · 1 min read · 3 views
Matt Henry leads New Zealand to 253-run victory over England in second Test

Key Takeaways

  • •Matt Henry took all five wickets in the morning session, leading to England's collapse from 182-5 to all out for 209.
  • •Joe Root was dismissed LBW for 77 with the first ball of Matt Henry's second over.
  • •New Zealand's victory by 253 runs levels the series at 1-1, setting up a decisive match next week.
  • •England has lost six of their last eight Tests, highlighting a troubling trend for the team.
  • •The series decider will be held at Trent Bridge in Nottingham next week.

New Zealand's pace bowler Matt Henry put on show Sunday,leading his team to a crushing 253-run win over England in second Test at The Oval. Series now leveled at 1-1. Decisive clash looms next week.

England started final day at 182-5,needing 463 runs to win . But they collapsed fast,losing last five wickets for just 27 runs,all out for 209 in under an hour . Henry was key, taking all five wickets in morning session.

He struck quick,dismissing Joe Root LBW for 77 with first ball of his second over. Root only added two runs overnight. Two balls later,Henry got Jofra Archer for duck. Next over,he bowled Matthew Fisher for none,then Josh Tongue edged one to Daryl Mitchell.

Henry finished his spell by bowling Jordan Cox with a perfect in-swinging yorker,bringing his match total to 11 wickets. England's form troubling — six losses in last eight Tests. Series decider at Trent Bridge in Nottingham next week…

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