The second Test loss was disappointing, but England captain Ben Stokes feels fortunate to have been a part of such a thrilling and high-caliber game of cricket, which his team narrowly lost by one run. Tuesday’s thrilling conclusion at the Basin Reserve saw New Zealand upset England by one run to tie the two-match series at 1-1. Only four times in the history of Test matches has a side that was forced to follow-on go on to win the game; the other three times were by England in 1894, 1981, and 2001.
“It is definitely disappointing to lose. Yet we take a broader view of what everyone has experienced and witnessed here today. Maybe more significant than the current disappointment “added Stokes, who had a rare setback since becoming captain last year.
🗣️ "Test matches like that don't happen that often"
Ben Stokes reacts to England's loss against New Zealand on the final day of the second Test 💬 pic.twitter.com/AmOuqasU2f
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Although losing is tremendously frustrating, one cannot help but feel happy that they were a part of such an exciting game. “It is immediately above. Being in the circumstance of the final hour on the last day is everything you could have hoped for. Despite the fact that we lost, you can’t help but feel grateful that we were able to take part in that amazing game “said the all-rounder, who took over for Joe Root and has led 12 Test matches to 10 victories.
The 31-year-old continued by stating that the great range of emotions experienced by both his team and the opposing side provided the audience with the thrills they were looking for.
Other than this many tremendous records have been created with this match as it rare to see a team winning after having a follow-on in a test match. Also the team won with the least margin.
