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 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.

Ben Stokes pulls up while bowling in one sour note for England; Brydon Carse takes six second-innings wickets and 10 in the match; tourists knock off target of 104 in 12.4 overs as Jacob Bethell smokes 50 not off 37 balls;