Black Caps v England Test series 2024

The story so far

Tim Southee has announced he will retire from Test cricket after the three-match series against England in December.^{15 Nov 2024} Kane Williamson returned from a groin injury, scoring 60 for Northern Districts before being picked for the England series.^{15, 18 Nov 2024} England wicketkeeper Jordan Cox was ruled out of the tour after fracturing his right thumb in Queenstown.^{24 Nov 2024} The two teams contested the new Crowe-Thorpe Trophy in a first Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, which followed New Zealand's 3-0 series win over India.^{26, 27 Nov 2024} New Zealand reached 319-8 on day one and made 348 in total, with Williamson scoring 93, but England reached 319-5 on day two and went on to beat New Zealand by eight wickets to lead the series 1-0.^{28, 29 Nov 2024; 1 Dec 2024}

Latest

England beat New Zealand by eight wickets in the first Test, with Brydon Carse taking six wickets in the second innings. Williamson became the 19th player to reach 9000 Test runs during the match.^{30 Nov 2024; 1 Dec 2024}

What's next

The series has two Tests still to play, and Southee may play a Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka after Christmas.^{15 Nov 2024; 1 Dec 2024}

Key moments

1. 15 Nov 2024Tim Southee announces he will retire from Test cricket after England series
2. 24 Nov 2024Jordan Cox ruled out of England tour after fracturing thumb
3. 28 Nov 2024New Zealand reach 319-8 on day one; Williamson scores 93
4. 29 Nov 2024Four dropped catches let Harry Brook stay unbeaten on 132
5. 30 Nov 2024Williamson becomes 19th player to reach 9000 Test runs
6. 1 Dec 2024England beat New Zealand by eight wickets, taking 1-0 series lead

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