In a dramatic conclusion to the Test series, England suffered a significant defeat to New Zealand, losing by 423 runs in the final match. England was bowled out for 234 while chasing an imposing target of 658, marking their largest defeat to New Zealand. Notable performances included Jacob Bethell’s 76 runs and Joe Root’s 54. England’s captain Ben Stokes missed batting due to a recurring hamstring injury. Despite the loss, England secured the series 2-1 and will prepare for upcoming white-ball games and a Test series against Zimbabwe.