Matt Henry delivered a remarkable performance with his maiden 11-wicket haul, leading New Zealand to a commanding 253-run victory over England at The Oval. This victory allowed the tourists to level the three-match series, concluding the game within an hour on the fifth day.

England began the day at 182-5, chasing an improbable 463 runs. However, their hopes dwindled when Henry dismissed Joe Root (77) with his seventh delivery. Henry's figures of 6-29 included a devastating double-wicket maiden, where he removed Jofra Archer, Matthew Fisher, and Josh Tongue in quick succession, sealing the match by bowling out Jordan Cox (25).

Key moments included:

• Joe Root dismissed, ending England's resistance.
• Henry's first double-wicket maiden, showcasing his skill.
• Jordan Cox briefly fought back but couldn't prevent the inevitable.

New Zealand capitalized on a disastrous morning session for England on day two, where questionable tactics allowed the Black Caps to score 100 runs and gain an insurmountable lead. As the series heads to the deciding third Test at Trent Bridge, New Zealand remains buoyant but cautious, anticipating the return of England's captain Ben Stokes and seamer Gus Atkinson.

The match results thus far in the series are:

• First Test (Lord's): England won by 115 runs.
• Second Test (The Kia Oval): New Zealand won by 253 runs.
• Third Test (Trent Bridge): Scheduled from June 25-29.