Published 12:28 IST, February 28th 2023
'What a match': Cricket world reacts as New Zealand beat England by just 1 run to win Test
NZ vs ENG: The cricketing world has reacted to New Zealand's thrilling one run victory over England in the 2nd Test match of the two match series.
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New Zealand pulled off an miracle in the second Test match vs England at the Basin Reserve ground Wellington wherein they emerged as the winners by one run. The win was also special because it had come after the visitors had enforced the follow-on after 1st innings. Harry Brook, Joe Root, Kane Williamson and Neil Wagner were the standout performers of the match as this was the only fourth instance when a team has won a Test match after the follow-on was enforced.
The England side is known for its 'Bazball' approach where their batsmen outplay the opposition bowlers by playing attacking cricket. England have chased down impossible targets on the last day of a Test match and it was believed that due to England's attacking playing approach they emerged victorious on many instances.
The Brendon McCullum coached England Test team's fortunes have changed since 'Baz' has taken. At one time England were even struggling to win matches at home but now the times have changed and they are having a tremendous run in Tests under the leadership of Ben Stokes.
Cricketing World reacts to New Zealand's thrilling win
After the New Zealand's thrilling one run victory over England the cricketing world have also reacted towards one of the finest Test matches.
Updated 12:34 IST, February 28th 2023