Jonny Bairstow blitz leads England to memorable win and 2-0 series lead
Red-ball cricket meets white-ball cricket as hosts chase down 299 for five-wicket win
10/06Result
2nd Test, New Zealand tour of England at Nottingham, Jun 10-14 2022
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
553 & 284 -
![England]( "England")
539 & 299/5 (50 ov)
Player of the Match
10/06Result
2nd Test, New Zealand tour of England at Nottingham, Jun 10-14 2022
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
553 & 284 -
![England]( "England")
539 & 299/5 (50 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
Ben Stokes 'blown away' by rousing win at packed Trent Bridge
"With this group of players, the sky's the limit but we could probably go further than that"
Stats - Jonny Bairstow's quick century and England's record chase
Boundaries and dropped catches galore
Tom Latham rues the moments that got away as depleted New Zealand are put to the sword
Endgame proved out of their hands, but NZ skipper proud of team's fight in tough contest
Kyle Jamieson to miss last Test in England with 'stress-reaction' in lower back
Pace bowler will return to NZ immediately, targeting return to action in September or October
Jonny Bairstow on stunning England run-chase: 'It was do or die, so you've got to do'
Staggering acceleration after tea was fuelled by a 'cheese and ham toastie and a cup of coffee'
Go, Jonny go. And just keep going
A display of the like rarely seen in Test cricket reinforced the new era of the England team
Ben Stokes' England hurl themselves into riotous embrace of Baz-ball
As it hurtled towards its astonishing finish, Trent Bridge felt less like a Test match than a manifesto
Day 4
England benefit from New Zealand's self-destructive tendencies
Tourists in need of some Mitchell magic with last day in the balance
Kyle Jamieson sent for back scan, ruled out of remainder of innings
Fast bowler experiences 'sharp pain' in lower back during wicketless outing at Trent Bridge
Michael Bracewell signals positive intent as New Zealand target final-day win
Allrounder expects key role with the ball after hard-hitting cameo
Cult status alone can't sustain Jack Leach as New Zealand prove tough nut to crack
Key wicket opens door for England, but figures take a dent in tricky return to action
Day 3
Joe Root, Ollie Pope fulfil captain's decree of positivity
Pope vindicates selection at No. 3 as Root races to fastest century of his career
Anderson, Broad, Southee, Boult: The last hurrah of seam-bowling's Fab Four
The senior quartet at Trent Bridge boast 1842 Test wickets between them, but how many more?
Fever-pitch cricket keeps contest bubbling in spite of placid deck
Breakneck speed of two 500-plus innings gives time for contest to reach tipping point
Yes he can, yes he did: Ollie Pope vindicates England's show of faith
First home hundred in new role at No. 3 marks overdue arrival of England's perennial coming man
Ollie Pope learns on the job from England's 'greatest ever' Joe Root
Root's replacement at No. 3 hails "relentless nature" of ex-captain's form
Day 2
Daryl Mitchell drives New Zealand to commanding position
Ollie Pope cashes in on extra life to build spirited England response after early wobble
Major fire destroys pub co-owned by Stuart Broad
England quick plays on after early-morning incident at venue near Melton Mowbray
Ben Stokes charges up his learning curve as England Test captain
No fancy tactics, big runs are what's needed as England face hefty first-innings pursuit
Daryl Mitchell unfazed by dip in fortune after posting career-best 190
Two dropped catches can't dent pride as Trent Boult record competes for top billing
Daryl Mitchell unfazed by dip in fortune after posting career-best 190
Two dropped catches can't dent pride as Trent Boult record competes for top billing
Day 1
Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell lead New Zealand recovery
England rue missed chances after unbroken fifth-wicket stand of 149
England's fortunes take a dip ... after cricket ball takes untimely dip
Daryl Mitchell's bout of beer pong leaves spectator drink-less and England swing-less
Underplayed to the point of parody, is Daryl Mitchell the uber-Kiwi?
He does what's right for his team, and does it with an extraordinary lack of fanfare
Thrills lead to spills as England fail to make their attacking gusto stick
Intent aplenty from England's bowlers, but four catches go astray to derail their efforts
Others
Has it become easier to chase down stiff targets in Test cricket?
There have already been four successful chases of 200-plus targets in 2022. Is this a golden age for fourth-innings pursuits?
Jonny Bairstow points to advantages of playing the IPL after Trent Bridge blitz
"Fortunate to play in some of the best competitions against the best players. The more you put yourself under pressure situations, the better"
England docked two WTC points for maintaining slow over rate at Trent Bridge
In all they have lost 10 points to over-rate offences in the current WTC cycle
Michael Bracewell tests positive for Covid, faces five-day isolation period
Two support staff members also test positive, no replacement player called up
'The most outrageous hour I've seen in Test cricket' - Stuart Broad
Veteran seamer says new coach McCullum has made an impact already
No fear: England have dared to dream under their new brains trust
Of McCullum and Co, Jonny B, and more. And what's a good pitch anyway?
Ben Stokes expects feelgood factor to continue after uplifting Lord's win
Captain praises McCullum's influence as England seek repeat performance at Trent Bridge
Jack Leach returns to Test team after concussion substitution
Unchanged XI announced as Parkinson returns to sidelines after standing in at Lord's
Kane Williamson to miss second Test after testing positive for Covid
New Zealand captain will undergo five days of isolation, as Rutherford joins squad as cover
Colin de Grandhomme ruled out of England Test series through injury
Allrounder sidelined for up to three months after suffering heel injury at Lord's
Matt Parkinson retained in England squad for Trent Bridge with Jack Leach doubtful
Legspinner took 1 for 47 on debut at Lord's as Leach's concussion replacement
No let-up in prospect as England, New Zealand lock horns again at Trent Bridge
After a gripping first Test at Lord's, England brace for backlash as NZ regroup
