New Zealand Become Fourth Side To Win A Test After Following On

New Zealand defeated England by 1 run to level the series to level the two-match series and also become the second side to win a Test by 1 run. The Black Caps also became just the fourth team to win a Test match after following on.

Incredible scenes at the Basin Reserve. A thrilling end to the 2nd Test in Wellington 🏏 #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/tyG7laNtdP

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 28, 2023

All the previous instances of teams winning after being forced to follow-on came against Australia – twice by England (Sydney 1894 and Leeds 1981) and India in Kolkata in 2001.

Neil Wagner was on fire on the final day with a barrage of short balls during the afternoon session and he capped off the comeback by taking the final wicket. The South Africa-born ended on figures of 4/62 as the Kiwis won by the barest of margins.