New Zealand pulled off Test cricket's second 1-run win in history as they fought back after following on to eventually triumph on the fifth day. The thrilling run chase was in the balance for most parts before the clinical hosts sealed the deal, the drama enough to leave both captains smiling.

Kane Williamson said he is ‘honoured’ after surpassing Ross Taylor’s tally during New Zealand’s second Test versus England. The Kiwi went on to say he admires each and every batter who is there among the top half of New Zealand’s all-time top scorers' chart, and he feels ‘special’ to go beyond them.

Joe Root expressed relief after his century against New Zealand in the second Test, stating he was due a big score given his latent struggles in recent times given his lofty standards. The former skipper went on to heap big praise on Harry Brooks for his batting and Ben Stokes for his leadership.

There is an old adage in cricket that catches win matches and in no other format does it hold truer than in Tests. Ollie Pope showcased yet another reason behind England's recent domination as two brilliant instinctive catches right by the stumps gave the team a firm foothold against the Kiwis.