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ENG win 2 - 0 ENG gains 21 points; NZ loses 21 points
Draw 1 - 1 NZ gains 2 points; ENG loses 2 points
NZ win 2 - 0 NZ gains 24 points; ENG loses 24 points
Christchurch
13 - 17 March 2002
New Zealand won the toss and elected to field first.� The decision paid off immediately as Cairns dismissed Trescothick (0) and Butcher (0) in the first over and less than an hour later Vaughan (27) fell at 3 for 46.� England lost Thorpe (17) in the next hour, before going to lunch at 4 for 89 with New Zealand having decisively won the crucial first session of the series.� New Zealand dismissed Ramprakash (31) at 5 for 139 before Hussain was dropped in the slips when he was on 53.� Flintoff (0) also fell before England went to tea at 6 for 176.� New Zealand relentlessly hunted the batsmen after tea and dismissed Foster (19) and Giles (8) for England to be 8 for 214.� Once Hussain passed his century, New Zealand wrapped up the inning by dismissing Caddick (0) and Hussain (106) and England was all out for 228.� �Cairns (3 for 58 off 15 overs) and Drum (3 for 36 off 20.2 overs) shared the bowling honours.� New Zealand then batted out the remaining six overs and after England dismissed Richardson (2), they ended the day at 1 for 9.
Play was delayed for just over an hour on the second morning due to overnight rain. When play resumed, New Zealand scored slowly on a pitch that was assisting the bowlers more than the first day. Despite dropping three catches, England managed to exploit the conditions and dismiss Horne (14) and night watchman Vettori (42) to have New Zealand 3 for 66 at lunch. England continued to drag itself back into the Test by dismissing Vincent (12) and Astle (10) in the hour after lunch while New Zealand moved the score to 5 for 115. The pressure told on the home side and they lost Fleming (12), Cairns (0) and Parore (0) within five balls from Caddick and suddenly it was 8 for 117. Eventually, after dropping another chance, England dismissed McMillan (40) and Butler (12) leaving Drum not out on 2 as New Zealand crumbled to be all out for 147 and conceding a first innings lead of 81 runs. Hoggard was the best of the bowlers with 7 for 63 off 21.2 overs. �England then began to add to their lead and begin setting a final innings target for New Zealand. However, further indicating the conditions were playing their part, New Zealand dismissed Vaughan (0) and Trescothick (33) and England was 2 for 63 with an overall lead of 144 runs when bad light stopped play.
New Zealand began the third morning needing to take quick wickets to limit the final innings target that England would eventually set them. The home side caught Hussain (11) and then Butcher stepped on his stumps and England was 4 for 85. However, Thorpe was dropped before he scored and New Zealand missed a simple run out giving Ramprakash a life. Ramprakash (11) did not last long and England was 5 for 106. Thorpe and Flintoff then batted through to lunch when the score was 5 for 212 with a lead of 293 runs. Both batsmen posted centuries during the afternoon session, as New Zealand was unable to break the partnership. At tea, England was in an impregnable position at 5 for 377 with a lead of 458 runs. New Zealand finally dismissed Flintoff (137) at 6 for 387 before Foster (22*) assisted Thorpe (200*) post the third fasted double century in Test history before the declaration came at 6 for 468. Butler was the best of the bowlers with 3 for 137 off 23 overs. New Zealand began their chase for an unlikely final innings victory target of 550 runs and when bad light stopped play, New Zealand was 0 for 28.
England broke through early on the fourth morning and dismissed Horne (4) and Vincent (0). New Zealand then steadied and accumulated runs before Richardson (76) was out just before lunch. By lunch, the home side had moved the score to 3 for 140 needing another 410 runs for victory. Relentlessly, England claimed Fleming (48) at 4 for 189 in the hour after lunch and then McMillan (24) and Parore (1) in the next hour as New Zealand went to tea at 6 for 270. Despite Astle hitting the fastest Test 200 in history, off 153 balls, England dismissed Vettori (12), Drum (0) and Butler (4) during the evening session. Astle was the last man out for 222 runs leaving Cairns not out on 23 runs and the total of 451 runs. While an impressive final innings attempt, england claimed victory by 99 runs.
Second Test
Wellington
21 - 25 March 2002
There was no play on the first day due to heavy rain. Unfortunately, the excess of water meant that it took ground staff until 3.30 pm local time before play could get underway on the second day. When the toss eventually took place, New Zealand won and asked England to bat first. In the two hours of play that was possible on the second day, England struggled to 2 for 92 having lost Vaughan (7) at 1 for 26 and Trescothick (37) at 2 for 63.
Play began early on the third morning and England added 70 runs before losing Butcher (47) and then 30 runs later Thorpe (11) was out at 4 for 163. England then recovered any by lunch they were 4 for 199. New Zealand began to even the match after lunch by shattering the English middle order and at one stage taking 4 for 17 as Ramprakash (24) was quickly followed back to the pavilion by Hussain (66), Flintoff (2) and Giles (10). New Zealand dismissed the final two batsmen Caddick (10) and Hoggard (7) leaving Foster not out on 25 as England was all out for 280. New Zealand's reply began after the tea break and after losing Horne (8) at 1 for 16, they consolidated and at stumps were 1 for 70.
New Zealand continued strongly for the first half of the extended fourth morning session before England came back to take control of the Test. After taking to total to 135, England caught Vincent (57), Fleming (3), Richardson (60), Astle (4) and Parore (0) to take 5 for 14 and leave the New Zealand innings devastated at 6 for 149. Vettori (11) fell shortly before New Zealand went to lunch at 7 for 178 still 102 runs in arrears. England maintained the pressure after lunch and New Zealand continued to crumble. After McMillan (41), Drum (2) and Butler (12) were dismissed, New Zealand was all out for 218, conceding a first innings lead to England of 62 runs. England then added 42 runs to this lead before tea was taken. New Zealand managed to dismiss Vaughan (34) during the evening session and by stumps, England was 1 for 184 with an overall lead of 246 runs and the opportunity to press for a victory on the final day.
England batted for 17 overs on the final morning and added 107 more runs at 6.4 runs per over while losing the wickets of Butcher (60), Trescothick (88) and Flintoff (75).� England then declared at 4 for 293 with an overall lead of 356 runs.� Vettori was the best of the bowlers with 3 for 90 off 24 overs.� However, Hussain had misjudged his opposition as it quickly became clear New Zealand were not interested in chasing such a large total in the 86 overs remaining at a run rate of 4.1 runs per over.� England dismissed Richardson (4) before New Zealand went to lunch at 1 for 28 off 16 overs.� England was unable to force the batsmen into rash shots as they chose survival over winning and only Horne (38) was dismissed during the afternoon session as New Zealand went to tea at 2 for 66.� A double break through saw Vincent (71) and Fleming (11) fall early in the evening session.� Thereafter, Astle (11*) and McMillan (17*) saw new Zealand safely through to a draw with the final score 4 for 158.� Hoggard was the most successful bowler with 2 for 31 off 13 overs.
Third Test
Auckland
30 March - 3 April 2002
New Zealand won the toss for the third time and batted first.� England made the most of the conditions and after an hour of play, New Zealand was 4 for 19 having lost Richardson (5), Fleming (1), Vincent (10), Astle (2) and the plot.� Caddick collected his 200th Test wicket, McMillan (41) shortly before New Zealand stumbled off to lunch at 5 for 86.� With the pitch more settled, England was unable to break through during the afternoon session.� When heavy rain fell half way through the session, New Zealand was 5 for 117.� Some play was possible before tea and New Zealand took the score to 5 for 145 at the break.� Only four overs of play was possible during the evening session due to bad light - despite the lights being turned on.� At stumps, New Zealand was 5 for 151.
There was no play on day two due to heavy rain.� England struck early on the third morning and dismissed Harris (71).� However, when the rain reappeared, New Zealand was 6 for 174.� When the rain finally stopped some hours later, England ran through the tail, dismissing Vettori (3), Parore (45), Adams (7) and Tuffey (0) to have New Zealand all out for 202.� Caddick was the best of the bowlers with 4 for 70 off 25 overs.� It was then England's tunr to face the pitch and they fared little better than the home side.� When bad light stopped play, England was 3 for 12 having lost Trescothick (0), Butcher (0) and Hussain (2) from just 6.4 overs.
England resumed on the fourth morning, needing to occupy the crease on and at least roughly match New Zealand's first innings to ensure a draw was the worst possible result for them.� England added 145 runs during the elongated session, however, it cost them the wickets of Vaughan (27), Ramprakash (9), Flintoff (29), Thorpe (42) and Giles (0) as they went to lunch precariously placed at 8 for 157.� New Zealand quickly removed Caddick (20) and Hoggard(0) straight after lunch to have England all out for 160, giving the home side a 42 run first innings lead.� Tuffey was the best of the bowlers with 6 for 54 off 19 overs.�
England then found they could not take a wicket until the over before tea when Parore (36) fell and New Zealand was 1 for 53 at the break.� England then dismissed Fleming (1) when play resumed before New Zealand powered through the evening session.� While England dismissed the upper order of Richardson (25), Harris (43), Astle (65) and Adams (11), New Zealand was rampant and had taken the score to 6 for 232 in 54 overs.� By the time play ended under a night sky with the lights on, New Zealand were 9 for 269 with a lead of 311 runs - a position that looked unlikely when play began that morning.
New Zealand began the morning by declaring at their overnight score.� The declaration left England the task of scoring 312 runs from 105 overs at 2.97 runs per over for victory.� England began by scoring quickly at four runs per over.� However, they were able to dismiss Trescothick (14) and Vaughan (36) to have England 2 for 73 in the first half of the extended session.� Thereafter, despite New Zealand dropping numerous chances in the field throughout the day, they moved towards victory by dismissing Butcher (35), Thorpe (3) and Flintoff (0) to have England 5 for 125.� By lunch, England was no longer thinking of victory and was 5 for 154.� After lunch, Ramprakash (2), Foster (23), Hussain (82), Caddick (4) and Hoggard (2) fell in quick succession and England was all out for 233 handing New Zealand victory by 78 runs.� Adams (3 for 61 off 16 overs), Drum (3 for 52 off 10 overs) and Tuffey (3 for 62 off 16 overs) all shared the bowling honours for New Zealand.
