England Cleansweep over WTC Champions under the New Captain and Coach.
England Started Stokes and McCullum era with a Cleansweep over NZ. Powerful knock from Ollie Pope 82, Root 86* and Jonny Bairstow 71* helps England to win by 7 Wickets in the Final Test at Headingley.
By Chasing 296, England Openers goes cheaply but Olli Pope and Joe Root stood tall at the crease. The duo shared 134 runs Partnership between them as Southee Bowled Pope on 82.
With 185/3 on the Board, Jonny Bairstow joined Joe Root at the crease. Jonny Bairstow was in hurry to end the match, he scored fifty in just 30 ball in the chase.
Jonny Bairstow scored 71* Runs in 44 Balls with Strike rate of 162.
Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root shared 111 Runs Partnership to help England Win the game by 7 Wickets.
Earlier in the Third Inning, New Zealand all out on 326 as Darry Mitchell scored 56, Wicket Keeper Batsman Tom Blundell scored Unbeaten 88 and Opener Tom Latham scored 76.
Jack Leach was awarded as Player of the Match as he picks up Fifer in both Innings.
Joe Root awarded Player of the Series for England and Daryl Mitchell awarded Player of the Series for New Zealand.
