1-run victory for New Zealand in nail-bitter Test match against England

A roller-coaster spanning over five days has finally ended. Test cricket just witnessed one of its finest advertisements. England was ahead for a major part of the Test. NZ started their redemption act on day 4 and stuttered on day 5 before pipping England in the final few seconds.

It is a one-run win for NZ and that means the series has been squared 1-1. England's brand of cricket is winning them games and more importantly winning them new fans. New Zealand managed to just keep them away. But Test cricket seems to have the right way forward with England leading the march.

New Zealand became only the fourth team to win a Test after following on. Ian Smith's riveting commentary piece during the 2019 World Cup Final, "By the barest of margin," echoed at Wellington as New Zealand became only the second team to win a Test by a 1-run margin.

Cricket enthusiasts reacted to the spectacle that breathes and reiterates the constant chatter that the longest format of the game is here to stay, especially when the proceedings swing like a pendulum. Former and current cricketers took to Twitter to react to an all-time Test classics.

Reactions:

• What a test match???????????? #ENGvsNZ - Ravichandran Ashwin
• Incredible game of cricket .. The greatest format shining once again .. #NZvENG - Michael Vaughan
• No better game in the world than Test cricket. What a finish!!! #NZvENG - Marnus Labuschagne
• A strangle down the leg side is the defining moment, Kane Williamson knows the feeling too well!!! Series drawn, where's the 3rd test? #NZvENG - Tom Moody
• Another twist in the tale?? #NZvEng - Akash Chopra