England embarrassed by Henry as NZ secure huge win to level series
New Zealand crash through England's lower batting order, taking the five wickets required for victory in the first hour of play on day five, with Matt Henry finishing with 11 wickets in the match, as the tourists secure a 253-run victory in the second Test at The Oval to level the series 1-1 with one match to play.
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New Zealand crash through England's lower batting order, taking the five wickets required for victory in the first hour of play on day five, with Matt Henry finishing with 11 wickets in the match, as the tourists secure a 253-run victory in the second Test at The Oval to level the series 1-1 with one match to play.
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