New Zealand defeats England by 253 runs in 2nd Test at The Oval
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 11:06 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
New Zealand secured a 253-run victory over England in the 2nd Test at The Oval, concluding the match just 48 minutes into the final day. England started the day at 182-5, chasing a target of 463, but fast bowler Matt Henry dismantled the tail, claiming the last five wickets. Henry's exceptional bowling performance earned him figures of 6-29 in the innings and 11-109 in the match, marking his first 10-wicket haul in Tests. This result sets up a decider for the series in Nottingham starting Thursday, following England's earlier win at Lord's.
- •New Zealand won by 253 runs at The Oval.
- •Matt Henry took 11 wickets in the match.
- •The series is tied 1-1, with a decider in Nottingham.
- •England resumed on 182-5, needing 463 to win.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — England vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Matt Henry takes 11 wickets as Kiwis win Oval Test to level series
- 11:06 AMYahoo Sports — New Zealand crush England by 253 runs in 2nd test at The Oval as Henry rips through the tail
"New Zealand won The Oval test by 253 runs after routing England for 209 just 48 minutes into the fifth and final day Sunday. The crushing win followed England's own big win at Lord's and sends the series to a decider in Nottingham starting on Thursday. England resumed on 182-5 with an improbable target of 463 and fast bowler Matt Henry took the last five wickets.
"New Zealand thrashed England by 253 runs in the second Test at The Oval to level the series 1-1 and force a decider in Nottingham. Matt Henry starred with match figures of 11-109, including 6-29 in the second innings, securing his maiden 10-wicket haul in Tests. England were bowled out for 209 within 48 minutes on the final day.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 5:01 PMEngland vs New Zealand, 2nd Test: Matt Henry takes 11 wickets as Kiwis win Oval Test to level series
New Zealand thrashed England by 253 runs in the second Test at The Oval to level the series 1-1 and force a decider in Nottingham. Matt Henry starred with match figures of 11-109, including 6-29 in the second innings, securing his maiden 10-wicket haul in Tests. England were bowled out for 209 within 48 minutes on the final day.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 11:06 AMNew Zealand crush England by 253 runs in 2nd test at The Oval as Henry rips through the tail
New Zealand won The Oval test by 253 runs after routing England for 209 just 48 minutes into the fifth and final day Sunday. The crushing win followed England's own big win at Lord's and sends the series to a decider in Nottingham starting on Thursday. England resumed on 182-5 with an improbable target of 463 and fast bowler Matt Henry took the last five wickets.
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