Matt Henry takes five wickets as New Zealand controls second Test at The Oval

Matt Henry delivered a career-defining performance at The Oval, claiming 11 wickets to help New Zealand level the Test series against England. His exceptional spell, including a devastating 6-29 in the second innings, etched his name in the venue's history, mirroring legendary feats. Recovered from an injury-plagued first Test, Henry's resurgence showcased his prowess as New Zealand's leading pace bowler.

Matt Henry had some making up to do. The senior seamer of New Zealand's all-pace attack felt he let his team down against England in the first test at Lord's when back spasms on the first morning turned him into a virtual passenger. A 10-day break between the games allowed him to fully recover and on Sunday he was named the player of the match in New Zealand's series-leveling win by 253 runs.

New Zealand levels the series against England as Matt Henry unlocks his maiden 10-wicket haul against the English to guide his team to a massive 250+ run victory.

Watch all eleven of Matt Henry's wickets against England in the second Test as he finishes with career-best figures of 11-109, the best by a New Zealand bowler in a Test in England as he inspires his side to a 253-run victory at The Oval.

New Zealand crash through England's lower batting order, taking the five wickets required for victory in the first hour of play on day five, with Matt Henry finishing with 11 wickets in the match, as the tourists secure a 253-run victory in the second Test at The Oval to level the series 1-1 with one match to play.

Resuming on 182-5, England lose their remaining five wickets in a 40-minute period, with Matt Henry picking up all of the dismissals to finish with figures of 6-29 as New Zealand secure a 253-run victory in the second Test at The Oval and level the three match series 1-1.

Second Test D5: NZ 391 & 362; England 291 & 209 Henry takes 11 match wickets in 253-run victory New Zealand made very short work of claiming the five England wickets required to secure victory in the second Test on Sunday. Matt Henry removed four England batters, including Joe Root for 77, in a ferocious 25-minute spell at the Oval. The hosts began the day on 182-5 but added just 10 runs for the first four wickets lost, slipping to 192-9 as the Black Caps showed no mercy. Ali Martin’s day five report will follow Continue reading...

Matt Henry puts himself on the honours board at The Oval as he completes a five-wicket haul on the morning of day three of the second Test against England, giving his side complete control of the match.

Matt Henry's maiden 11-wicket haul delivered an emphatic 253-run victory for New Zealand as the tourists levelled the series with England inside an hour on day five at The Oval.