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Largest margin of victory by runs in Tests at Seddon Park:

423 - for New Zealand vs England (2024, This Match)*

240 - for New Zealand vs West Indies (2017)

189 - for New Zealand vs England (2008)

176 - for Australia vs New Zealand (2010)

138 - for New Zealand vs Pakistan (2016)

Largest margin of victory by runs in Tests for New Zealand:

423 - vs Sri Lanka, Christchurch (2018)

423 - vs England, Hamilton (2024, This Match)*

281 - vs South Africa, Mount Maunganui (2024)

254 - vs Zimbabwe, Bulwayo (2016)

240 - vs West Indies, Hamilton (2017)

STAT ATTACK: Kane Williamson took 186 innings to score 33 Test hundreds. Only two batters reached this milestone in fewer innings—Ricky Ponting in 178 and Sachin Tendulkar in 181.

STAT ATTACK: Kane Williamson has scored centuries in five consecutive Test matches at Hamilton's Seddon Park, making him the first batter to achieve this remarkable feat at a single venue.

STAT ATTACK: Kane Williamson registered his fourth 150-plus score in Hamilton. Only Mahela Jayawardena (six at SSC, Colombo, and five at Galle) and Kumar Sangakkara (five at SSC) have more 150-plus scores at a single venue. Alongside Williamson, Len Hutton (The Oval), Joe Root (Lord's), and Sir Donald Bradman (MCG) have also achieved four 150-plus scores at their respective grounds.

STAT ATTACK: Kane Williamson has now played 12 Tests at Seddon Park in Hamilton, accumulating 1,614 runs at an impressive average of 94.94. His remarkable tally includes seven centuries, five half-centuries, and two double centuries. This incredible consistency makes Seddon Park one of his most successful venues in Test cricket.

Most Runs against New Zealand in Tests:

1925 - Joe Root (ENG)*

1919 - Javed Miandad (PAK)

1659  - Rahul Dravid (IND)

1595 - Sachin Tendulkar (IND)

1543 - Jacques Kallis (SA)

That's it from us! The World Test Championship Cycle 2023-25 concludes for New Zealand and England. While England take the series, they couldn't end the tour on a high note as New Zealand delivered a resounding victory in the final Test. A fitting farewell for Tim Southee, as the Kiwis gave their legendary pacer the perfect send-off with a memorable performance.

While four teams are still battling to secure their ticket to the Home of Cricket, you can switch tabs to catch the action from Day 4 of the thrilling contest between Australia and India at the Gabba.

For now, this is Pritam Dey signing off on behalf of our scorer/analyst Vishnu Verma as we brought all the actions of this day's play. BYE BYE👋