England enjoyed a morale-boosting win after three defeats in four matches as they beat New Zealand in the opening Test of this three-match series.

Brydon Carse has taken 6-42 as England dismissed New Zealand for 254 on the fourth morning of the first test, leaving itself a target of only 104 runs to complete a comprehensive win and take a 1-0 series lead.

Brydon Carse bowled England to a commanding victory in the first Test against New Zealand, underlining his status as a rising star in Christchurch. Carse caught the eye on unhelpful pitches in Pakistan in his debut series, but showcased the full extent of his match-winning abilities with a 10-wicket haul in Christchurch.

Brydon Carse spent most of last summer confined to watching cricket on television and mulling over the advice he received from Ben Stokes about how to handle his gambling ban. Now he has a ten-wicket haul in a Test,

Brydon Carse completed a six-wicket haul on Day 4 of the Test series opener. Carse's 10-wicket haul is a first in 12 years for an England bowler in away Test.