We know we're better than this – Root bemoans England's batting as New Zealand cruise to victory
New Zealand cruise to eight-wicket victory over sorry England
New Zealand clinched just their third series win in England – and first since 1999 – as they eased to a win which takes them to the top of the ICC Test rankings.
The Black Caps, who face India in the ICC Test Championship final next week, did the damage on Saturday, leaving England heading into day four on 122-9 in their second innings.
Trent Boult dismissed Olly Stone with the first delivery on Sunday, and New Zealand tallied up the 38 they required to win within the hour, although Devon Conway and Will Young lost their wickets.
England do not play another Test series until August, when they host India, and Root knows there is much to improve upon.
“More than anything, it’s what we can take from it. You can have bad sessions on occasion with the ball but you can’t have a session like that with the bat,” he said at the post-match presentation.
