Player ratings

ENGLAND

RORY BURNS Twice failed to turn a good start into something more substantial. Lost fluency after lunch on the first day, then played a horrible shot on the fourth evening against Santner. 6/10

DOM SIBLEY Lasted an hour and a half in both innings on debut, which said something for his temperament, but there are already questions over his limited off-side game and technique against spin. 5

JOE DENLY The only England batsman to consistently put into practice coach Chris Silverwood’s plea for patient accumulation. Batted nearly eight hours for 74 and 35, and was only undone by a Wagner snorter on the final day. 7.5

JOE ROOT Haul of 13 runs was his lowest in a Test for three and a half years, and neither dismissal sat comfortably with England’s new gameplan. Has to stay as captain because there is no one else, but the job is taking a toll. Questionable tactics over use of Archer. 2

BEN STOKES Batted beautifully to reach 91 then threw it away, sparking a first-innings collapse that probably cost England the game. Bowled with vigour but played a poor shot on the final afternoon. 7

OLLIE POPE Looked the part until he twice fell chasing wide balls. His second-innings dismissal, to a low full toss from Wagner, was especially ugly. 4

JOS BUTTLER Obliged to hit out in the first innings after being stranded with the tail, but his last-day dismissal — leaving a ball which hit off stump — summed up England’s uncertainty. Tidy with the gloves in difficult circumstances. 6

SAM CURRAN Seemed to have turned the match with a snorter to get rid of Kane Williamson on the second evening, and was trusted by Root with the second new ball. Batted with as much composure as anyone on the last day. 6.5

JOFRA ARCHER Found his first overseas Test a bit of an ordeal, but was he used properly? Post-match comments by the captain suggested England feel he has plenty more to give. 6

JACK LEACH His left-arm spin was often anodyne, especially when opposite number Santner was carting him for sixes. Erred in not reviewing his dismissal to the last ball of the fourth day, and may come under pressure from leg-spinner Matt Parkinson. 4

STUART BROAD Went at less than two an over and regularly beat the bat, but England need more from their attack leader than a good economy rate. 6

NEW ZEALAND

JEET RAVAL All at sea against Leach and clumsy in the field. New Zealand may soon be looking for another opener. 5

TOM LATHAM Edged the lbw shout from Curran which cost him his wicket, but failed to ask for a review. 5

KANE WILLIAMSON Batted with his usual serenity before Curran surprised him with extra bounce. Marshalled bowlers with calm assurance. 7

ROSS TAYLOR Fell to a cavalier shot off Stokes, but made up for dropping him on the first evening by catching him brilliantly next morning. 6

HENRY NICHOLLS Contributed a steady 41 after being hit on the side of the helmet by Archer on the first evening. 6.5

COLIN DE GRANDHOMME Unsung all-round performance. Match figures of 33-8-56-3 and a high-class 65 in stand of 120 with Watling. 8.5

BJ WATLING Dropped by Stokes on 31, he made England pay with a remarkable 205 in 11 hours. Took a superb catch to dismiss Denly. 9.5

MITCHELL SANTNER His first Test century was followed by his best Test figures. If Carlsberg did cricket matches… 9

TIM SOUTHEE Spell of three for one on the second morning cracked open England’s first innings, and he took the key wicket of Stokes on the last day. 8

NEIL WAGNER Eight wickets in the match on a pitch that broke most bowlers’ hearts. Does the man know when to stop charging in? 9

TRENT BOULT Not at his best and could miss the second Test with a rib injury. 5