New Zealand thump England in second Test to win series 1-0
The Hindu
The result meant New Zealand secured a first Test series win in England since 1999 and only their third overall in the country
New Zealand crushed hosts England by eight wickets in the second and final Test on Sunday to seal a 1-0 series victory after chasing down a target of 38 runs on the fourth day at Edgbaston. The result meant New Zealand, who thoroughly outplayed the hosts in the match, secured a first Test series win in England since 1999 and only their third overall in the country. England had been reduced to 122-9 at stumps on day three with a slender lead of 37 runs and Olly Stone was caught behind off Trent Boult on the first ball of the day on Sunday, leaving the visitors on the verge of a famous victory.
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