In a remarkable performance, England defeated New Zealand by 323 runs in the second Test in Wellington, achieving their biggest win over New Zealand in terms of runs. After setting New Zealand a daunting target of 583, England dismissed them for 259, with standout performances from Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, and Ben Stokes. Joe Root also contributed significantly with a century. This victory marks England’s first away series win in two years and their first win in New Zealand since 2008, setting the stage for a potential clean sweep in the upcoming third Test.