England Wins Historic Test Series in New Zealand

England secured a historic 323-run victory over New Zealand in Wellington, marking their first Test series win in New Zealand since 2008 and their first away series win in two years. The victory was highlighted by standout performances from Harry Brook, who scored a pivotal 123 runs, and Joe Root, who achieved his 36th Test century and his 100th fifty-plus score. England's aggressive play, led by captain Ben Stokes, was pivotal, as they declared at 427 for six, with significant contributions from Jacob Bethell and Ben Duckett. England's bowlers dominated, with Gus Atkinson achieving a rare Test hat-trick, the first by an England player since 2017, helping to dismiss New Zealand for 125 in the first innings. This series win sets England on a positive trajectory ahead of the upcoming Ashes series.