A closer look at England’s top-five run chases after victory over New Zealand

- Advertisement -

England secured a thrilling five-wicket win against New Zealand at Trent Bridge to win the three-match Test series by taking an unassailable 2-0 lead.

Set a second-innings target of 299 on the final day, England reached 299 for five to set their fifth-highest successful run chase in Test history.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at England’s top-five run chases.

359 – 2019 v Australia at Headingley

Ben Stokes celebrates winning the third Ashes Test match at Headingley in 2019
Ben Stokes celebrated winning the third Ashes Test match at Headingley in 2019 (Mike Egerton/PA)

332 – 1928 v Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground

Herbert Sutcliffe, right, guided England to victory in the third Test at the MCG in 1928
Herbert Sutcliffe (right) guided England to victory in the third Test at the MCG in 1928 (PA)

315 – 2001 v Australia at Headingley

Mark Butcher celebrates after hitting the winning runs against Australia at Headingley in 2001
Mark Butcher celebrated after hitting the winning runs against Australia at Headingley in 2001 (Gareth Copley/PA)

305 – 1997 v New Zealand at Christchurch

Michael Atherton was key to England's run chase against New Zealand in Christchurch in 1997
Michael Atherton was key to England’s run chase against New Zealand in Christchurch in 1997 (Rebecca Naden/PA)

299 – 2022 v New Zealand at Trent Bridge

Jonny Bairstow is congratulated by Ben Stokes after being caught out for 136 on the final day against New Zealand at Trent Bridge
Jonny Bairstow was congratulated by Ben Stokes after being caught out for 136 on the final day against New Zealand at Trent Bridge (Mike Egerton/PA)

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

Latest Stories

- Advertisement -

UK News

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

Read the latest free supplements

Read the Town Crier, Le Rocher and a whole host of other subjects like mortgage advice, business, cycling, travel and property.