Henry extinguishes England's hopes inside an hour as New Zealand level series

New Zealand thrash England by 253 runs as Matt Henry takes 11-wicket haul at The Oval to level three-match series Sunday 21 June 2026 12:01, UK Matt Henry's maiden 11-wicket haul delivered an emphatic 253-run victory for New Zealand as the tourists levelled the series with England inside an hour on day five at The Oval. England resumed on 182-5 but saw their hopes of completing an improbable record run chase of 463 fade the moment Henry dismissed Joe Root (77) with his seventh delivery. Henry (6-29) removed Jofra Archer, Matthew Fisher and Josh Tongue in back-to-back double-wicket maidens to leave England on the brink before he bowled Jordan Cox (25) to wrap up the victory and finish with 11 wickets in the match. - Scorecard: England vs New Zealand, second Test, Oval - Stokes, Atkinson withdrawn from county games as - Got Sky? Watch England vs NZ live on the Sky Sports app - Not got Sky? Get instant access with NOW - no contract More to follow England vs New Zealand - results and schedule All times UK and Ireland, all games live on Sky Sports - First Test (Lord's) - England won by 115 runs - Second Test (The Kia Oval) - New Zealand win by 253 runs - Third Test (Trent Bridge) - June 25-29 (11am) Watch the third Test between England and New Zealand from Thursday June 25 live on Sky Sports Cricket from 10.15am (first ball 11am). [Image text:] CO.NZ CO.NZ INZO ANZS