Hamilton : New Zealand hammered England by 423 runs at Seddon Park, Hamilton in 3rd Test, giving perfect farewell to legendary Kiwi paced Tim Southee who played his last Test Match. With this win, New Zealand avoided whitewash and ended the series 2-1.
Batting first, New Zealand posted 347 runs, powered by good knocks of Tom Latham (63) & Mitchell Santner (76). Matthew Potts (4/90) & Gus Atkinson (3/66) starred from England bowling.
Upon bowling, Matt Henry (4/48) & 3-fers from Santner & William O’Rourke demolished England to 143.
New Zealand in 2nd innings saw Kane Williamson (156) scoring his 33rd ton, taking them to 453.
Defending 658 runs, Santner (4/85) grabbed 4-fer as England were bundled on 234, handing Kiwis 423 runs victory.
Santner was adjourned man of the match & Harry Brook man of the series.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
NZ : 347
Mitchell Santner : 76 (117)
Tom Latham : 63 (135)
ENG :
Matthew Potts : 4/90
1st Innings :
ENG : 143
Joe Root : 32 (42)
2nd Innings :
NZ : 456
Kane Williamson : 156 (204)
Daryl Mitchell : 60 (84)
ENG :
Jacob Bethell : 3/72
2nd Innings :
ENG : 234
Jacob Bethell : 76 (96)
Joe Root : 54 (64)
NZ :
Mitchell Santner : 4/85
Result : New Zealand win by 423 runs.
