Neil Wagner five-for leads New Zealand to crushing win
England's resolve broken during four-wicket afternoon session as they slip to an innings defeat
11/20Result
1st Test, England tour of New Zealand at Mount Maunganui, Nov 21-25 2019
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![England]( "England")
353 & 197 (96.2 ov) -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
615/9d
Player of the Match
11/20Result
1st Test, England tour of New Zealand at Mount Maunganui, Nov 21-25 2019
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![England]( "England")
353 & 197 (96.2 ov) -
![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
615/9d
Player of the Match
Day 5
Jofra Archer abuser may have been identified
Potential culprit contacted fast bowler on Instagram following incident at Bay Oval
Jofra Archer racially abused as England slump to innings defeat
Fast bowler calls out member of crowd in post on Twitter
Kane Williamson hails 'special' performance as New Zealand extend formidable home record
Captain praises middle-order resilience as England are overwhelmed in first Test
Joe Root must shake off rookie captain vibe if England are to progress
New era launched by dispiriting innings defeat as same old failings resurface against New Zealand
'Missed opportunity' in first innings cost England, admits Joe Root
"No need to panic" insists England captain, despite innings defeat in Mount Maunganui
Trent Boult likely to miss second Test due to pain in ribs
Left-arm seamer has missed only six of New Zealand's 70 Tests since his debut
Day 4
BJ Watling and Mitchell Santner combine to grind England down
England reach the close on 55 for 3 and still a long way from making New Zealand bat again
BJ Watling innings re-ignites questions about England's game
During the 201 overs England spent in the field, their lack of penetration with the Kookaburra ball and on flat pitches was brutally exposed
All the records BJ Watling broke on his way to 205
BJ Watling faced 473 balls on the way to becoming the first designated New Zealand keeper to score a double in Tests
Jos Buttler calls for better batting wickets in county cricket after NZ take command of first Test
Buttler says England must learn from New Zealand's approach to first Test
Day 3
BJ Watling masterclass turns tables on England
England can only muster two wickets on day three as BJ Watling's unbeaten century puts New Zealand on top
'England are on a learning curve' - Chris Silverwood defends tough day
England coach says New Zealand's tactics on a flat pitch may be the way to compete
BJ Watling whittles away at England's overseas resolve
England's ineffective use of Kookaburra is exploited as New Zealand take command
'I just think I'm a very limited player' - BJ Watling
Keeper keeps it modest after eighth Test hundred carries New Zealand's hopes of victory
Day 2
Sam Curran strikes rock New Zealand in reply to England's 353
Kane Williamson made 51 but was the second wicket for Sam Curran as England took charge
Kane Williamson dismissal must be a worry for New Zealand
Winning the toss and having a spinner who can play a holding role may prove England's edge
Tom Blundell on standby as Henry Nicholls faces concussion tests
Nicholls set to undergo further testing after being hit on helmet by Jofra Archer bouncer
Day 1
England build foundation through fifties from Burns, Denly and Stokes
Joe Denly top-scored with 74 but England were lacking a defining contribution on a sedate day at Mount Maunganui
New Zealand left to rue missed opportunities against England
Hosts fail to capitalise on bowlers' discipline but don't feel match has got away from them
Patience pays off as England try new approach against New Zealand
This is what Test cricket used to be like, and probably the best approach they could take
Others
Who could possibly take over from Joe Root as England's Test captain?
He's out of runs and under pressure, but is there really an alternative as England's leader?
New Zealand a tough start for England's new Test approach
A chance to start new regime away from full glare of scrutiny may be a blessing for tourists
