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New Zealand Clinches Test Series Win Against England to Spoil Ben Stokes Farewell
Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten century and Zak Foulkes’s three wickets put New Zealand six wickets from a series victory.
On Monday, New Zealand clinched a 2-1 test series victory over England at Trent Bridge with a 160-run win, ending the international career of England captain Ben Stokes.
Chasing an unlikely 373 to win, England was dismissed for 212 soon after lunch on Day 5, marking their first home series loss of three or more tests since 2012.
Daryl Mitchell anchored New Zealand's declaration at 288-9 with 100 not out, while Rachin Ravindra contributed 94 runs as the pair built their partnership on a difficult pitch.
Zak Foulkes spearheaded New Zealand's bowling with 3-42, claiming three of the first four wickets including England captain Stokes and Harry Brook for 21.
This triumph represents New Zealand's fourth test series win on English soil, following victories in 1986, 1999, and 2021, while adding pressure to coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key.