England only needed one hour and thirty minutes to take the four wickets required to beat New Zealand by 247 runs. This victory meant that England won the series 2-0 which provides a good atmosphere going into the Ashes Tests in July.
New Zealand resumed on 154-6 chasing 468 runs to win. However, McCullum (1) didn't last long as he was caught and bowled by Broad in only the third over of the day. Southee (38) and Bracewell (18) then entertained the crowd by playing as if it were the end of a twenty twenty game as they raced to 218-7. Their luck ran out though as Swann dismissed them both in quick succession which left New Zealand 220-9 and on the brisk of defeat. A simple edge behind was all that was needed as Anderson took the final wicket of Boult (0) to bowl New Zealand out for 220 which meant England won by 247 runs.
Player of the day: Tim Southee for briefly entertaining the crowd for what was an inevitable result.
Player of the match: Graeme Swann for taking 10 wickets on a pitch that is not known for being easy for spinners to take wickets.
Player of the Series: Joe Root for consistently scoring heavily, including his maiden Test century for England, to help England put pressure on the New Zealand batsmen. Guaranteed a place in the starting line up against Australia in the Ashes.
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