ENG vs NZ 2022 | Jonny Bairstow’s onslaught thrashes New Zealand in 2nd Test, England secure memorable win

England could not have asked for more to begin new era in Test cricket under the leadership of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. After a thrilling win at Lord's against the world champions New Zealand in the first of the three-match series, they took an unassailable lead of 2-0 on Tuesday with a memorable win at Trent Bridge.

England were chasing 298 on Day 5 of the second Test. Coming at No. 5, Jonny Bairstow staged a stupendous show, reaching to hundred in just 77 balls, which was the second-fastest by an Englishman in Tests. He continued to charge, smacking seven sixes and 14 fours in his knock of 92-ball 136 before being dismissed by Trent Boult. But he was ably supported by Ben Stokes to pull off a heist. The England Test captain scored 75 off 70 balls, laced with 10 fours and four sixes, to help his side get 160 more runs in the post-tea session.

England were down to 93/4 at one point before Stokes and Bairstow recovered the innings. The duo forged a 179-run stand for the fifth wicket to help their side win a Test match which will be remembered for a long time.