Final result
New Zealand Cricket won by 423 runs
Player of the match: MJ Santner
Result · Test Cricket
New Zealand Cricket vs England
Result · Test Cricket
Venue par · 228Chase success · 53%POTM · MJ Santner
Match preview & overview
New Zealand crush England by 423 runs at Seddon Park
New Zealand beat England by 423 runs at Seddon Park, Hamilton, with the match concluding on 14 December 2024. New Zealand posted 347 in their first innings and 453 in their second, setting England a target of 658. England, who had been dismissed for 143 in their first innings, reached 234/9 in the fourth before the match was closed out. MJ Santner was named Player of the Match. It was a comprehensive win that reversed New Zealand's recent run of poor results, having lost four of their previous five completed fixtures.
England won the toss and chose to field, a decision that looked reasonable in theory at a ground where teams opt to bowl first 64 per cent of the time. In practice, New Zealand's batters found the surface comfortable from the outset. A first-innings deficit of 204 runs was simply too large for England's batting order to overcome, and New Zealand's bowlers, led by Santner, did not allow them to build the platform needed in the fourth innings.
The margin of 423 runs places this result amongst the most one-sided outcomes in a head-to-head that spans 104 meetings. England lead that overall record with 49 wins to New Zealand's 41, but at Seddon Park specifically, New Zealand have consistently made life difficult for touring sides.
Pitch report & venue insights
Seddon Park, Hamilton — 88-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2006–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
88
T20 matches hosted
228
Avg 1st-innings score
212
Avg 2nd-innings score
53%
Chase success rate
41
Avg powerplay runs
63%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
A 423-run margin tells its own story
New Zealand won by 423 runs, one of the largest margins in this fixture's 104-match head-to-head history. England's second innings ended on 234/9, still well short of the 658-run target set by New Zealand's combined 800 runs across their two innings.
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Santner takes Player of the Match honours
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England chose to field first and paid heavily
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England's batting collapsed to 143 in the first innings
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New Zealand's recent form was a warning England ignored
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top England batter markets may carry more interest than outright result lines given how unpredictably England's batting order performs in New Zealand conditions.
- Seddon Park's chase success rate of 52 per cent across 88 Test matches suggests the toss and first-innings score are less decisive predictors here than at many other venues.
- Player of the Match markets for all-rounders may be worth considering at this ground, where spin and pace contributions in the same match are common.
- First-innings totals consistently exceed Seddon Park's average of 228 in high-stakes fixtures; total runs lines in any future meeting here may lean higher than baseline models suggest.
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Frequently asked
Questions about New Zealand Cricket vs England
What was the result of the New Zealand vs England Test in Hamilton in December 2024?
New Zealand beat England by 423 runs at Seddon Park, Hamilton. New Zealand scored 347 and 453 across their two innings; England were bowled out for 143 and 234/9 in reply.
Who won Player of the Match in the Hamilton Test between New Zealand and England?
MJ Santner was named Player of the Match for his contributions across the match at Seddon Park on 14 December 2024.
What is the head-to-head record between New Zealand and England in Test cricket?
Across 104 meetings in all formats, England lead with 49 wins to New Zealand's 41. Eleven matches have produced no result. New Zealand have won three of the last five completed fixtures between the sides.
Where can I watch New Zealand vs England Test cricket in the UK?
Test matches between New Zealand and England are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Streaming is available via Sky Go and NOW TV. BBC Radio's Test Match Special also provides live commentary on selected Test series.
What is Seddon Park like as a Test venue?
Seddon Park in Hamilton has hosted 88 Test matches. The average first-innings score is 228 and the average second-innings score is 212, making it a competitive pitch rather than a flat road. Teams have chosen to field first 64 per cent of the time after winning the toss.
Did England win the toss at Seddon Park in the December 2024 Test?
Yes, England won the toss and elected to field. New Zealand went on to post 347 in their first innings, and England's decision to bowl first did not pay off as the pitch offered less swing and seam movement than anticipated.
Photo credits (1)
- Kane Williamson — photo by Mark Lockett, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source