London, June 21 -- New Zealand thrashed England by 253 runs at The Oval on Sunday to level the three-match Test series 1-1. It was a complete team performance from the visitors across all five days.

A superb century from Glenn Phillips formed the backbone of New Zealand's first-innings total of 391, putting the visitors in a strong position.

Seamer Matt Henry then produced a devastating spell in England's first innings, claiming a five-wicket haul as the hosts were bowled out for 291, handing New Zealand a crucial 100-run first-innings lead.

New Zealand made the most of favourable batting conditions in their second innings, with Henry Nicholls notching up his 11th Test century and Rachin Ravindra adding a fluent 76, as the visitors pil...