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England had whizzed their way to Hagley Oval on e-scooters hoping that the fourth day would be a similarly frictionless cruise. There was a bit of resistance from New Zealand in the end but not enough to prevent the tourists claiming an eight-wicket win and a one-nil lead in this three-match series.
The moment came at 2.48pm local time when Jacob Bethell pulled a single to reel in a target of 104 in 12.4 overs. Brydon Carse had earlier been the one to set things in motion, claiming his maiden Test five-wicket haul with figures of six for 42 and so 10 in the match. Throw in an unbeaten 33 with the bat during England’s 449 all out and it made for an impressive outing from Durham’s muscular fast bowler.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/dec/01/jacob-bethell-makes-dynamic-debut-to-blast-england-to-victory-over-new-zealand-in-first-test
Author : Ali Martin at Hagley Oval
Publish date : 2024-12-01 03:37:42
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