New Zealand won the match by a margin of just 1 run against England today and created history, the joint-smallest margin of victory in Test cricket history. Today, New Zealand becomes the third team to do so and the fourth occasion to win a test after forcing follow on. New Zealand becomes the second team after West Indies to win a test match by 1 run.
Teams winning a Test match after follow-on
| Winner | Margin | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 10 runs | v Australia | Sydney | 14 Dec 1894 |
| England | 18 runs | v Australia | Leeds | 16-Jul-81 |
| India | 171 runs | v Australia | Eden Gardens | 11-Mar-01 |
| New Zealand | 1 runs | v England | Wellington | 28-Mar-01 |