Particle.news
Download on the App Store
6 ARTICLES
·
yesterday

Henry's 11 Wickets Propel New Zealand To Series‑Levelling Win At The Oval

Setting up a deciding third Test in Nottingham, the result intensifies scrutiny of England's batting and selection after recent off-field disruptions.

New Zealand beat England at The Oval to level the three-match series 1-1. Here’s how the World Test Championship (WTC) table stands after the result.
Cricket - England v New Zealand - Second Test - Kia Oval, London, Britain - June 21, 2026 New Zealand's Matt Henry celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Josh Tongue Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Image
Image

Overview

  • Matt Henry took 11 wickets in the match, including 6-29 in England's second innings, and his fast spell on the final day sparked a rapid collapse that left England all out for 209.
  • Reports differ on the margin of victory with Reuters citing a 233-run win and the Associated Press and Wisden reporting a 253-run margin, a discrepancy that should be checked against the official scorecard.
  • The win leveled the three-Test series 1-1 and sends both teams to a winner-takes-all third Test at Trent Bridge starting Thursday.
  • England's preparations have been disrupted by recent disciplinary exclusions and quick selection changes, factors that have compounded the team's fragile batting form across the series.
  • The result altered World Test Championship positions for the teams and produced claims that Henry's 11-109 may be a national best versus England and his first 10-wicket match haul, points that merit verification against historical records.