New Zealand and England resumed the fifth and last day of the second and final Test, in Wellington, with the Tim Southee-led hosts needing nine more wickets whereas Ben Stokes &amp; Co. required 210 more runs, ending&nbsp;Day 4 at 48 for 1, in pursuit of 258 to inflict a series whitewash. In what was a humdinger of a final day, the Black Caps emerged on top by the barest of margins, winning by a run to level the series 1-1. The Kiwis also became only the third side in the history of Test cricket to win after following-on.

Earlier, NZ won the toss and opted to bowl first. In the first innings, England rode on daddy hundreds from Harry Brook (186) and Joe Root (153)&nbsp;to declare at 435 for 8. In reply, the Kiwis bundled out for 209 before they were asked to follow-on. In their second essay, the home side was dismissed for 483 courtesy of Joe Root's 132 and fifties from Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell. In the final innings, England was in the game with Root's 95 whereas captain Stokes (35) and Ben Foakes (33) also chipped in with handy contributions but it wasn't enough for them to go past the finish line. They were all-out for 256 in 74.2 overs.&nbsp;Here's the video of the final wicket when England needed only two for a memorable win:

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By virtue of this win, New Zealand have become only the second team -- after West Indies -- to win a Test by a run.

West Indies defeated Australia by a run in Adelaide Test, 1993

New Zealand beat England by a run in Wellington Test, 2023

This is only the third time in the history of Test cricket that a team won after following-on.

England have achieved this feat twice. 
Here's a look at overall instances:

England defeated Australia by 10 runs in Sydney Test, 1894

England defeated Australia by 18 runs in Leeds Test in 1981

India beat Australia by 171 runs in the famous Kolkata Test, 2001

NZ beat England by a run in Wellington Test, 2023*

At the post-match presentation, Southee said, "A special win to come back after being asked to follow-on. The guys will soak this up. The character showed by the guys has been very special. Try to stay as calm. Just give it your best shot. Great Test to be involved in. We couldn't read much into the Day-Night Test. England were all class in the first two days. Number of guys to thank. The openers held it together in the second innings. Then Kane and Blundell. Neil has been doing this us for a long period of time. It came off for him at the right time. Great for Test cricket for all the guys that are here. Having Test matches like these is good for Tests going forward."

New Zealand and England resumed the fifth and last day of the second and final Test, in Wellington, with the Tim Southee-led hosts needing nine more wickets whereas Ben Stokes & Co.

New Zealand and England resumed the fifth and last day of the second and final Test, in Wellington, with the Tim Southee-led hosts needing nine more wickets whereas Ben Stokes & Co. required 210 more runs, ending Day 4 at 48 for 1, in pursuit of 258 to inflict a series whitewash. In what was a humdinger of a final day, the Black Caps emerged on top by the barest of margins, winning by a run to level the series 1-1. The Kiwis also became only the third side in the history of Test cricket to win after following-on. Earlier, NZ won the toss and opted to bowl first. In the first innings, England rode on daddy hundreds from Harry Brook (186) and Joe Root (153) to declare at 435 for 8. In reply, the Kiwis bundled out for 209 before they were asked to follow-on. In their second essay, the home side was dismissed for 483 courtesy of Joe Root's 132 and fifties from Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell. In the final innings, England was in the game with Root's 95 whereas captain Stokes (35) and Ben Foakes (33) also chipped in with handy contributions but it wasn't enough for them to go past the finish line. They were all-out for 256 in 74.2 overs. Here's the video of the final wicket when England needed only two for a memorable win: Also Read: 'By the barest of margins': New Zealand beat England by one run at Basin Reserve One of the greatest ever comebacks in Test cricket history - 1-run win after following-on@BLACKCAPS ❤ hard luck, Englandpic.twitter.com/0D51tV1sFE — Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) February 28, 2023 × By virtue of this win, New Zealand have become only the second team -- after West Indies -- to win a Test by a run. West Indies defeated Australia by a run in Adelaide Test, 1993 New Zealand beat England by a run in Wellington Test, 2023 This is only the third time in the history of Test cricket that a team won after following-on. England have achieved this feat twice. Here's a look at overall instances: England defeated Australia by 10 runs in Sydney Test, 1894 England defeated Australia by 18 runs in Leeds Test in 1981 India beat Australia by 171 runs in the famous Kolkata Test, 2001 NZ beat England by a run in Wellington Test, 2023* At the post-match presentation, Southee said, "A special win to come back after being asked to follow-on. The guys will soak this up. The character showed by the guys has been very special. Try to stay as calm. Just give it your best shot. Great Test to be involved in. We couldn't read much into the Day-Night Test. England were all class in the first two days. Number of guys to thank. The openers held it together in the second innings. Then Kane and Blundell. Neil has been doing this us for a long period of time. It came off for him at the right time. Great for Test cricket for all the guys that are here. Having Test matches like these is good for Tests going forward."

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Kiwis register historic feats after winning Wellington thriller by the barest of margins

Harry Brook is making the right noise in world cricket at the moment. Having achieved so much in such a short span of time makes you believe that he’s cut for great things in life. Joe Root, his fellow Yorkshire and England batter, couldn’t stop praising the 24-year-old following his masterful knock in the first innings of the second Test in Wellington, where Harry scored a stunning 186. Root, who also returned to form&nbsp;hitting an unbeaten 153, said he had the best seat in the house while watching Brook bat on day one.

Rescuing England after they were reduced to three for 21 at one stage, Harry and Joe added 294 before stumps were called&nbsp;on day 1. The next day started with Root hitting a few boundaries before Matt Henry dismissed Brook on a well-made 186 off 176 balls – his fourth hundred in his past six Tests.&nbsp;

Besides, Brook is also chasing a unique record of scoring most runs after first six Tests set by two of the former greats – Sunil Gavaskar (912) and Sir Donald George Bradman (862). For him to surpass them, Brook will have to score 104 or more runs (as he’s currently on 807) in the second innings.

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Meanwhile, talking highly off Harry, Root said it looks like he’s batting on a different planet, and that a batter like him in that form makes life easier for anyone standing at the other end.

"He's (Brook) almost playing on a different planet. I felt like I had the best seat in the house yesterday. When you’re batting at the other end to Brook at the minute, he’s making your life a lot easier. It was quite nice to bounce off him and we restore that calmness in the dressing room. A partnership like that is always going to set things up nicely,” former England captain Joe Root said.

New Zealand, meanwhile, didn’t have the best of starts. Having already suffered the wrath of facing in-form James Anderson in the first Test, the hosts had their backs against the wall at the Basin Reserve also. As James Anderson and Jack Leach picked three wickets each, New Zealand were 138 for seven at stumps on day 2, trailing by 297 runs.

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Harry Brook is making the right noise in world cricket at the moment. Having achieved so much in such a short span of time makes you believe that he’s cut for great things in life.

Harry Brook is making the right noise in world cricket at the moment. Having achieved so much in such a short span of time makes you believe that he’s cut for great things in life. Joe Root, his fellow Yorkshire and England batter, couldn’t stop praising the 24-year-old following his masterful knock in the first innings of the second Test in Wellington, where Harry scored a stunning 186. Root, who also returned to form hitting an unbeaten 153, said he had the best seat in the house while watching Brook bat on day one. Rescuing England after they were reduced to three for 21 at one stage, Harry and Joe added 294 before stumps were called on day 1. The next day started with Root hitting a few boundaries before Matt Henry dismissed Brook on a well-made 186 off 176 balls – his fourth hundred in his past six Tests. Besides, Brook is also chasing a unique record of scoring most runs after first six Tests set by two of the former greats – Sunil Gavaskar (912) and Sir Donald George Bradman (862). For him to surpass them, Brook will have to score 104 or more runs (as he’s currently on 807) in the second innings. ALSO READ: NZ vs ENG: Harry Brook hits 184* on day 1, chases a unique record set by Sunil Gavaskar, Sir Don Bradman Meanwhile, talking highly off Harry, Root said it looks like he’s batting on a different planet, and that a batter like him in that form makes life easier for anyone standing at the other end. "He's (Brook) almost playing on a different planet. I felt like I had the best seat in the house yesterday. When you’re batting at the other end to Brook at the minute, he’s making your life a lot easier. It was quite nice to bounce off him and we restore that calmness in the dressing room. A partnership like that is always going to set things up nicely,” former England captain Joe Root said. New Zealand, meanwhile, didn’t have the best of starts. Having already suffered the wrath of facing in-form James Anderson in the first Test, the hosts had their backs against the wall at the Basin Reserve also. As James Anderson and Jack Leach picked three wickets each, New Zealand were 138 for seven at stumps on day 2, trailing by 297 runs. Second on the list is Stuart Broad, with six dismissals 🤝#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/poP4tlGZpn — Wisden (@WisdenCricket) February 24, 2023 ×

NZ vs ENG: Joe Root cannot stop praising fellow Yorkshire batter, says he's batting on a different planet

England’s most in-form batter at the moment Harry Brook has found himself chasing records set by two of the greatest batters ever – Sunil Gavaskar and Sir Donald George Bradman. Following his fourth century in his fifth Test innings, young Brook is line to become the player with most runs after first six Test matches.&nbsp;

While Indian legend Gavaskar leads the chart with 912 runs, Bradman is second on the list with 862 runs – whereas, the right-handed Harry, who after stumps on day one has 807 runs to his name, could well break their records over the course of the ongoing Test. Besides, he also became the first batter ever to score these many runs in just first nine Test innings.

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Batting first, New Zealand had England on the mat inside the first hour with early jitters as&nbsp;at one stage&nbsp;England’s scorecard read three for 21. Then entered two blokes who made the Kiwis toil for the wickets. Racing against time to add yet another hundred to his name in Tests, former captain Joe Root found his mojo back, while Brook began from where he had left. Piling up runs at will, Harry Brook and Joe Root kept the run-rate intact and went after literally evert bowler. Brimming with confidence after first Test’s success, both didn’t give much chances to the hosts to make a comeback on day one.

In a magnificent 294-run stand for the fourth wicket so far, Brook scored 184* off 169 balls, hitting 24 fours and five sixes while Root ended his century drought, remaining unbeaten on 101 off 182 with seven boundaries.

"We've got them (New Zealand) on the back foot now; hopefully we can carry that on in the next few days," the 24-year-old Harry Brook said after stumps on day one.

Even in the first Test at Mount Maunganui, Brook scored fifties in both innings, hitting 89 in the first and 54 in the second.

England’s most in-form batter at the moment Harry Brook has found himself chasing records set by two of the greatest batters ever – Sunil Gavaskar and Sir Donald George Bradman.

England’s most in-form batter at the moment Harry Brook has found himself chasing records set by two of the greatest batters ever – Sunil Gavaskar and Sir Donald George Bradman. Following his fourth century in his fifth Test innings, young Brook is line to become the player with most runs after first six Test matches. While Indian legend Gavaskar leads the chart with 912 runs, Bradman is second on the list with 862 runs – whereas, the right-handed Harry, who after stumps on day one has 807 runs to his name, could well break their records over the course of the ongoing Test. Besides, he also became the first batter ever to score these many runs in just first nine Test innings. The most runs EVER by a Test batter after 9 innings! 😍 🇳🇿 #NZvENG 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 pic.twitter.com/V82pNnsWdl — England Cricket (@englandcricket) February 24, 2023 × ALSO READ: IND vs AUS: Cummins to stay back in Australia with ailing mother, Steve Smith named captain for Indore Test Batting first, New Zealand had England on the mat inside the first hour with early jitters as at one stage England’s scorecard read three for 21. Then entered two blokes who made the Kiwis toil for the wickets. Racing against time to add yet another hundred to his name in Tests, former captain Joe Root found his mojo back, while Brook began from where he had left. Piling up runs at will, Harry Brook and Joe Root kept the run-rate intact and went after literally evert bowler. Brimming with confidence after first Test’s success, both didn’t give much chances to the hosts to make a comeback on day one. In a magnificent 294-run stand for the fourth wicket so far, Brook scored 184* off 169 balls, hitting 24 fours and five sixes while Root ended his century drought, remaining unbeaten on 101 off 182 with seven boundaries. "We've got them (New Zealand) on the back foot now; hopefully we can carry that on in the next few days," the 24-year-old Harry Brook said after stumps on day one. Even in the first Test at Mount Maunganui, Brook scored fifties in both innings, hitting 89 in the first and 54 in the second.

NZ vs ENG: Harry Brook hits 184* on day 1, chases a unique record set by Sunil Gavaskar, Sir Don Bradman

England continue to impress with their approach in red-ball cricket with their latest win over&nbsp;New Zealand in the first Test by 267 runs. The Day and Night Test at the Mount Maunganui saw the legendary duo of James Anderson and Stuart Broad making headlines for becoming the most successful bowling pair in Test cricket history with their figures in the second innings. Chasing a mammoth 394, New Zealand’s back was already against the wall after they were left reeling at 28 for five at one stage with Broad returning with four wickets before stumps on day three.

Down and out Kiwis didn’t really have a chance of achieving the target on day four. Test cricket’s most-prolific pacer James Anderson did the&nbsp;damage by picking three tailenders in Southee, Kuggeleijn and Wagner to also bag four wickets to his name in the Test. With seven wickets in the first Test at an astonishing average of just above seven, Anderson racked up his wickets tally to 682 in this format.

Earlier, both Anderson and Broad overtook the veteran Aussie duo of Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath (1001) as the pair with most wickets while playing together in Tests.

Meanwhile, England captain Ben Stokes -&nbsp;who himself entered history books during the match by surpassing England’s Test head coach Brendon McCullum as the player with most sixes in this format, jokingly asked everyone to stop calling England’s out-of-the-world approach as ‘Bazball’ as it might upset Brendon.

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The left-handed batter not only showered praises on Anderson and Broad, he also talked highly of the youngster Harry Brooks, whom he thinks is cut for greater things in life.

“You need to stop calling it (Bazball) that, you're going to upset Brendon, Stokes said jokingly. “Another great performance, very clinical with the bat and very clinical with the ball. When you look at the bowling attack that we've got with this pink ball especially under lights ... we executed everything as well as we wanted to. When you've got the likes of Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson in your bowling attack, it's always going to be tough for any opposition with the bat in hand,” Stokes added.

Heaping praises on Brook, captain Stokes said, “Brooky is just carrying on from his amazing series in Pakistan. He's a fantastic talent and he's going go on to be a global superstar. The senior guys with the bat have to take a lot of credit for allowing these young guys to go out there and express themselves and show the world what they are all about.”

The second Test of the series will begin from February 24th at the Basin reserve in Wellington.

England continue to impress with their approach in red-ball cricket with their latest win over New Zealand in the first Test by 267 runs. The Day and Night Test at the Mount Maunganui saw the legendary duo of James Anderson and Stuart Broad making headlines for becoming the most successful bowling pair in Test cricket history with their figures in the second innings.

England continue to impress with their approach in red-ball cricket with their latest win over New Zealand in the first Test by 267 runs. The Day and Night Test at the Mount Maunganui saw the legendary duo of James Anderson and Stuart Broad making headlines for becoming the most successful bowling pair in Test cricket history with their figures in the second innings. Chasing a mammoth 394, New Zealand’s back was already against the wall after they were left reeling at 28 for five at one stage with Broad returning with four wickets before stumps on day three. Down and out Kiwis didn’t really have a chance of achieving the target on day four. Test cricket’s most-prolific pacer James Anderson did the damage by picking three tailenders in Southee, Kuggeleijn and Wagner to also bag four wickets to his name in the Test. With seven wickets in the first Test at an astonishing average of just above seven, Anderson racked up his wickets tally to 682 in this format. Earlier, both Anderson and Broad overtook the veteran Aussie duo of Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath (1001) as the pair with most wickets while playing together in Tests. Meanwhile, England captain Ben Stokes - who himself entered history books during the match by surpassing England’s Test head coach Brendon McCullum as the player with most sixes in this format, jokingly asked everyone to stop calling England’s out-of-the-world approach as ‘Bazball’ as it might upset Brendon. ALSO READ: ICC Women's World T20: Despite Renuka & Mandhana's brilliance England beat India by 11 runs The left-handed batter not only showered praises on Anderson and Broad, he also talked highly of the youngster Harry Brooks, whom he thinks is cut for greater things in life. “You need to stop calling it (Bazball) that, you're going to upset Brendon, Stokes said jokingly. “Another great performance, very clinical with the bat and very clinical with the ball. When you look at the bowling attack that we've got with this pink ball especially under lights ... we executed everything as well as we wanted to. When you've got the likes of Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson in your bowling attack, it's always going to be tough for any opposition with the bat in hand,” Stokes added. Heaping praises on Brook, captain Stokes said, “Brooky is just carrying on from his amazing series in Pakistan. He's a fantastic talent and he's going go on to be a global superstar. The senior guys with the bat have to take a lot of credit for allowing these young guys to go out there and express themselves and show the world what they are all about.” The second Test of the series will begin from February 24th at the Basin reserve in Wellington.

England thump New Zealand by 267 runs in first Test, Anderson-Broad pick four wickets each in final innings

England’s Test captain Ben Stokes always finds a way to create some sort of a record. Recently, during day three of the first Test between New Zealand and England at the Bay Oval, Stokes surpassed Kiwi legend Brendon McCullum’s record of hitting most sixes in Tests. He achieved this feat during the 49th over of his side’s second innings when he hit debutant Scott Kuggeleijn over fine leg for a six. McCullum, who also happens to be England’s Test team head coach had 107 sixes to his name in over 100 Tests, whereas, Stokes now has 109 sixes to his name in his 90th Test. Stokes, in the second innings scored a quickfire 31 off 33 balls hitting three fours and two sixes before getting stumped off Michael Bracewell.

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With this milestone, the two-time World Cup-winner with England, Stokes crossed some of the big names on the list including former Australian legend Adam Gilchrist (100), Windies powerhouse Chris Gayle (98) and perhaps cricket’s greatest all-rounder Jacques Kallis (97).

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Known for his attacking and high-risk approach, Stokes is one of the masterminds behind the introduction of Bazball&nbsp;cricket in English Test culture. This new way of playing Tests saw England taste tremendous success over the past year – where they not only won home Test series against New Zealand, South Africa, but they also whitewashed Pakistan in Pakistan upon their first visit to the country in nearly 17 years.

Even in the ongoing Test, England adapted the same mode as several of their players were seen striking at run-a-ball or even at a better rate.

England in driver’s seat

England are in the driver’s seat in the first Test. The visitors had a 19-run lead following New Zealand’s first innings, and started from where they had left in their second innings. While three players including Joe Root, Harry Brook and keeper-batter Ben Foakes completed their respective fifties, Ollie Pope, Stokes and seamer Ollie Robinson came close on getting there but got out beforehand.

England’s second innings wrapped up on 374 meaning New Zealand required 394 to win the Test. Returning Stuart Broad wreaked havoc picking up four wickets as the hosts were reeling at 34 for five at one stage.

England’s Test captain Ben Stokes always finds a way to create some sort of a record. Recently, during day three of the first Test between New Zealand and England at the Bay Oval, Stokes surpassed Kiwi legend Brendon McCullum’s record of hitting most sixes in Tests.

England’s Test captain Ben Stokes always finds a way to create some sort of a record. Recently, during day three of the first Test between New Zealand and England at the Bay Oval, Stokes surpassed Kiwi legend Brendon McCullum’s record of hitting most sixes in Tests. He achieved this feat during the 49th over of his side’s second innings when he hit debutant Scott Kuggeleijn over fine leg for a six. McCullum, who also happens to be England’s Test team head coach had 107 sixes to his name in over 100 Tests, whereas, Stokes now has 109 sixes to his name in his 90th Test. Stokes, in the second innings scored a quickfire 31 off 33 balls hitting three fours and two sixes before getting stumped off Michael Bracewell. It just isn't Neil Wagner's day.... ⚫️ Conceding 104 runs in just 11 overs ⚫️ Drops Ben Stokes over the ropes on 17 England continue to ride their luck in this innings 🍀#NZvENG pic.twitter.com/fI7EcTClhm — Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) February 18, 2023 × With this milestone, the two-time World Cup-winner with England, Stokes crossed some of the big names on the list including former Australian legend Adam Gilchrist (100), Windies powerhouse Chris Gayle (98) and perhaps cricket’s greatest all-rounder Jacques Kallis (97). ALSO READ: Temba Bavuma named South Africa test captain in a shake-up Known for his attacking and high-risk approach, Stokes is one of the masterminds behind the introduction of Bazball cricket in English Test culture. This new way of playing Tests saw England taste tremendous success over the past year – where they not only won home Test series against New Zealand, South Africa, but they also whitewashed Pakistan in Pakistan upon their first visit to the country in nearly 17 years. Even in the ongoing Test, England adapted the same mode as several of their players were seen striking at run-a-ball or even at a better rate. England in driver’s seat England are in the driver’s seat in the first Test. The visitors had a 19-run lead following New Zealand’s first innings, and started from where they had left in their second innings. While three players including Joe Root, Harry Brook and keeper-batter Ben Foakes completed their respective fifties, Ollie Pope, Stokes and seamer Ollie Robinson came close on getting there but got out beforehand. England’s second innings wrapped up on 374 meaning New Zealand required 394 to win the Test. Returning Stuart Broad wreaked havoc picking up four wickets as the hosts were reeling at 34 for five at one stage.

NZ vs ENG: Ben Stokes surpasses coach Brendon McCullum's record of hitting most sixes in Tests