Summary

  • Match drawn - NZ win series 1-0

  • Broad takes wickets with first two balls of day five

  • Jack Leach takes his first Test wickets

  • NZ needed theoretical 382 to win

  1. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 07:27 British Summer Time 3 April 2018

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    Tim Griffiths: Beginners' luck for Root last summer. Still missing an opener, number three and a spinner. Bayliss should step aside as Test coach but remain for the one-day formats.

  2. Postpublished at 07:26 British Summer Time 3 April 2018

    Kane Williamson, speaking at the presentation: "It was an amazing day of Test cricket. I want to thank the English side.

    "It was a really hard fought series. We were fortunate, at times, but for it to be so close and for it to come down to a day like this was pretty special for the game.

    "We didn't get off to the best start. We thought it could be a tough day. There was a lot of steel showed by the side, but those two guys in the last session were phenomenal.

    "England threw everything at them and they withstood that. An unbelievable effort."

  3. Postpublished at 07:25 British Summer Time 3 April 2018

    Ah yes. Mark Stoneman and James Vince dropped two chances each in the New Zealand innings, three of which happened today.

  4. Postpublished at 07:25 British Summer Time 3 April 2018

    Graeme Swann
    Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

    These presentation ceremonies are painful for the players, even if you've won, as you just want to celebrate, but if you've lost the series you just want it to end. Those who dropped catches today will be feeling terrible.

  5. 'We threw everything at them'published at 07:23 British Summer Time 3 April 2018

    England captain Joe Root, speaking to Sky Sports: "We threw everything at New Zealand today, I'm really proud of how we went about it but they hung on really well.

    "Bar getting bowled out for 58 in Auckland, it has been really close and that's the most frustrating thing for us as side. We showed in this game how we want to play and what we're about.

    "You get used to long tours as a Test cricketer and you want to play in big series like this and the Ashes but it's not gone as well as we would've liked."

  6. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 07:21 British Summer Time 3 April 2018

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    James Edward Posnett: Hopefully the England team can learn from the Kiwis' application.

  7. Man of the series - Trent Boultpublished at 07:21 British Summer Time 3 April 2018

    New Zealand pace bowler Trent Boult has been named man of the series.

    Boult: "To get over the line was really memorable and a lot of fun to watch.

    "We've found ways to get wickets on these pitches and it's been a great summer for us."

  8. Postpublished at 07:20 British Summer Time 3 April 2018

    Graeme Swann
    Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

    The moment I thought England were winning this game was when Jack Leach got Latham out sweeping. We had almost 60 overs to go after that, but you have to take your hat off to De Grandhomme, Sodhi and Wagner.

  9. Postpublished at 07:18 British Summer Time 3 April 2018

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special

    We should credit the umpires as they got it all the way through to four minutes past six in fading light. With England trying to rush through and beat the light, it was like old-fashioned proper cricket based on time rather than overs.

  10. Postpublished at 07:16 British Summer Time 3 April 2018

    Graeme Swann
    Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

    De Grandhomme being bounced out was the worst thing possible because it justified England's tactics. We've not got the quick bowlers that Australia have - you don't put square pegs in round holes.

  11. Postpublished at 07:16 British Summer Time 3 April 2018

    Tim Southee, who has been struggling with an illness: "I feel a bit better after that. It's been a rough couple of days.

    "It's been nice to put the whites back on. There's been a little bit of assistance off the wicket but more seam.

    "Trent and I have played a lot together now and it's a partnership we thoroughly enjoy and something we look forward to doing."

  12. Postpublished at 07:16 British Summer Time 3 April 2018

    Tim Southee has been named man of the match for his 4-87 and 50 in the first innings.

    He's been suffering with a virus and will be very glad he didn't have to come out to bat today.

  13. Postpublished at 07:14 British Summer Time 3 April 2018

    New Zealand pace bowler Neil Wagner on TMS: "Awesome. A lot of joy, a lot of satisfaction and a lot of hard work. England gave it everything and came quite hard at us, but I just tried to watch the ball as hard as I could, wear it on the body if I had to. If you dish it out, you've got to take it.

    "Ish was outstanding, the calmness he showed to keep a steady head out there was special. We always have the belief we can fight in this team. To get a Test series win is very special."

  14. Postpublished at 07:13 British Summer Time 3 April 2018

    Graeme Swann
    Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

    I'm very impressed with Neil Wagner, his New Zealand accent has come on leaps and bounds!

    De Grandhomme, Sodhi and Wagner faced 368 balls in total.

  15. Postpublished at 07:13 British Summer Time 3 April 2018

    England bowled 101.4 overs today and still it wasn't enough to bowl New Zealand out. Absolutely tremendous application by the hosts.

    If you're just joining us - Stuart Broad removed Jeet Raval and Kane Williamson (for a golden duck) with the first two balls of the day.

    Jack Leach then got his first Test wicket and James Anderson struck to dismiss Ross Taylor and Henry Nicholls respectively to get New Zealand four down at lunch.

    Tom Latham (83) and BJ Watling (19) dug in but fell before tea. Colin de Grandhomme (45) carried on their fine work, until he holed out to fine leg.

    But Ish Sodhi (56 not out) and Neil Wagner (seven) ate up ball after ball to guide their side to the draw, despite Wagner falling to what turned out to be the final delivery of the Test.

  16. Postpublished at 07:09 British Summer Time 3 April 2018

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special

    You can separate white-ball and red-ball, but for the Test side it's been a disappointing winter without a win.

  17. Postpublished at 07:07 British Summer Time 3 April 2018

    A historic series win for New Zealand - only their fourth ever over England.

    It's also their first over England since 1999 and first at home against England since 1983-84 - none of the current side were even born then!

    In contrast, Joe Root's side have now gone 13 Test abroad without a win.

  18. Postpublished at 07:05 British Summer Time 3 April 2018

    Jonathan Agnew
    BBC cricket correspondent on Test Match Special

    England will be really disappointed with that. There will be no question about the extra time, as they got their overs in and couldn't force the win.

    England players walk offImage source, Reuters
  19. Postpublished at 07:05 British Summer Time 3 April 2018

    Graeme Swann
    Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

    The Kiwis are delighted.

  20. NEW ZEALAND DRAW AND WIN THE SERIES 1-0published at 07:03 British Summer Time 3 April 2018
    Breaking

    There is no time for another ball, let alone another wicket.

    It's very gloomy out there and, sure enough, the umpires call a halt to proceedings.

    New Zealand save the game, ending on 256-8, a simply brilliant effort, particularly given they were four down at lunch.

    The Kiwis secure a draw and win the two-match series 1-0.

    England are gutted. New Zealand rejoice. Ish Sodhi walks off to a hero's reception.