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Carse and Bethell lead the way as England beat New Zealand
Written by Sports Desk. Posted in ICC Test Championship. | 01 December 2024 | 127 Views
Tags: Cricket, England

Jacob Bethell dispatched the winning run on debut and Brydon Carse starred with the ball as England wrapped up an eight-wicket win over New Zealand.

Bethell struck an unbeaten 50 to mark his debut in style on Sunday, with England swiftly chasing down a target of 103 to win.

Daryl Mitchell's stubborn 84 had offered some resistance for New Zealand, but the sensational Carse eventually sent him packing, ending a 10th-wicket stand of 45 in the process.

Carse, who was banned for historical betting offences earlier in the year, took three wickets in total on day four and finished with figures of 6-42 in the second innings, taking his maiden five-for in Test cricket.

That paved the way for England's batters to do the rest, and though Zak Crawley (one) fell early, number three Bethell came to the fore.

Ben Duckett (27) was also dismissed, but Bethell and Joe Root (23 not out) guided the tourists to an emphatic win.

Data Debrief: Ten of the best for Carse 

Carse took 10-106 across the match, making him the first bowler for England to take a 10-for in an away Test since Monty Panesar back in 2012.

In fact, no seamer had achieved the feat since Ryan Sidebottom, who also did it against New Zealand, in 2008.

Even more impressive for 29-year-old Carse, he hit the landmark in just three Tests, whereas legends James Anderson and Stuart Broad were never able to across their illustrious England careers.