New Zealand vs England Score, 2nd Test of New Zealand in England 2026

OUT! Bowled. Matt Henry to Jordan Cox. Reverse Swing-In yorker, off stump moves in front sweeping, missed. New Zealand take the final five wickets inside an hour to wrap up a commanding 253-run victory, and level the series. Chasing a tough target, England only resistance cam through stand-in captain Joe Root, who scored a composed 77, while Harry Brook contributed with a fighting 58. However, the visitors maintained relentless pressure throughout England's final innings. Once New Zealand dismissed their top batsman, Joe Root, they tightened their grip on the match and never looked back. Leading the charge was Matt Henry, who finished with six wickets in the innings, skilfully dismantling England's batting lineup. It was a complete performance from New Zealand, who outplayed England in every aspect, to set-up a decider in next weeks' third test. Matt Henry is the Player of the Match.

Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot flick, Played to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by O'Rourke.

Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Half volley, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs.

Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to mid off for no runs, fielded by Henry.

SIX! Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Back of a length, wide outside off stump down the track pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Conway.

Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to deep point for no runs, fielded by Ravindra.

Matt Henry to Sonny Baker. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell. A maiden over.

Matt Henry to Sonny Baker. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Blundell.

Matt Henry to Sonny Baker. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, thick edge to gully for no runs, run save by Phillips, fielded by Conway.

Matt Henry to Sonny Baker. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.

Matt Henry to Sonny Baker. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.

Matt Henry to Sonny Baker. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.

FOUR! Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Short, outside off stump down the track cutting, well timed in the air under control past third man for 4 runs.

Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Smith.

Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.

Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.

Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to mid off for no runs, fielded by Henry.

Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Smith.

Matt Henry to Sonny Baker. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Smith.

Matt Henry to Sonny Baker. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.

Matt Henry to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, inside edge to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ravindra.

Matt Henry to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.

Matt Henry to Jordan Cox. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to mid off for no runs, fielded by O'Rourke.

Matt Henry to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played back to bowler for no runs.

Kyle Jamieson to Sonny Baker. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Blundell.

Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Back of a length, wide outside off stump down the track working, Played to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by O'Rourke.

Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, inside edge to square leg for no runs, fielded by Smith.

Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, inside edge to deep mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Henry.

Kyle Jamieson to Jordan Cox. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Ravindra.