England enjoyed a morale-boosting win after three defeats in four matches as they beat New Zealand in the opening Test of this three-match series.

Brydon Carse bowled England to a commanding victory in the first Test against New Zealand, underlining his status as a rising star in Christchurch. Carse caught the eye on unhelpful pitches in Pakistan in his debut series, but showcased the full extent of his match-winning abilities with a 10-wicket haul in Christchurch.

New Zealand has battled to delay the inevitable but England eventually hurried to an eight wicket win in the first test and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

The England captain abandoned his bowling spell after three deliveries in his fifth over of the morning as a precaution over a back injury as the tourists clinched victory in Christchurch

Ben Stokes suffered an injury scare on day four of the first Test against New Zealand after aborting a spell with the ball midway through his fifth over. England's Test captain opened the bowling with himself on Sunday in Christchurch,

England have thrashed New Zealand in the 1st Test match by 8 wickets, and lead the three-match series 1-0, as the visitors were too good for the hosts in Christchurch. Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony,