What's happened
England's cricket team faced a crushing defeat against New Zealand, bowled out for 234 while chasing a target of 658. This marks their fourth largest defeat by runs in history. Jacob Bethell's 76 was a highlight, but the team struggled overall, ending the year with a mixed record in Test matches.
Why it matters
What the papers say
Rory Dollard from The Independent reported on England's struggles, noting that they faced their fourth largest defeat in history. He highlighted Jacob Bethell's promising performance amidst the team's overall collapse. Ali Martin from The Guardian echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the impact of Will O'Rourke's bowling on England's batting lineup. Both sources agree on the significance of Stokes' injury and its potential implications for the team's future.
How we got here
England had already secured the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy with victories in the first two Tests of the series. However, the final match proved challenging, with captain Ben Stokes sidelined due to a hamstring injury, leading to a lackluster performance in the chase.
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