New Zealand has battled to delay the inevitable but England eventually hurried to an eight wicket win in the first test and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

England blazed to an eight-wicket victory in the first Test against New Zealand Sunday, knocking off their 104-run target in just 12.4 overs of their second innings.

England have thrashed New Zealand in the 1st Test match by 8 wickets, and lead the three-match series 1-0, as the visitors were too good for the hosts in Christchurch. Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony,