Top 5 Tests played between England and New Zealand

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England v India: 2nd Investec Test - Day Five
Matt Prior

#4 199-run win for New Zealand at Leeds, 2015

New Zealand v Australia - 2nd Test: Day 4
Kane Williamson

Having already lost the first Test of the 2-match series, New Zealand arrived in Leeds needing a result in what turned out to be a scintillating game that was decided in a second innings shootout. England put the Kiwis in to bat first and despite Stuart Broad's 5 wicket haul, New Zealand managed to get 350 through an 84 from Tom Latham and contributions lower down the order.

In response, England were going well and were placed comfortably at 215-1, when opener Adam Lyth was run out. After that, Tim Southee and Trent Boult triggered a collapse that saw them get dismissed for 350. So, the game became all about the 2nd innings.

Barring Martin Guptill's 70, the Kiwi top order did not do much but wicketkeeper BJ Watling scored a superb 120 and through contributions from Brendon McCullum and the tailenders, New Zealand declared at 448 for 8. England ended the 4th day at 55-0 and although they were not expected to chase down the target, they were well placed to get a draw.

However, that was not to be as New Zealand put in a superb team performance and spinner Mark Craig, along with part-time spinner Kane Williamson, picked up 3 wickets on a 5th-day pitch to dismiss the hosts for 255.

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