Most one-sided contests in Test cricket in recent memory

Cricket has had its own share of one-sided contests. Among them, there have several whitewashes where one of the teams has been completely hammered.Heres a look at 6 whitewashes in recent memory.

#6 England v New Zealand 2013

 

 

England with the trophy

New Zealand got off to a good start in the first Test of the two-match series at Lord’s, bowling out England for 232. However, in reply, they were bowled out for 207. England, then, could only manage 213 – thanks to a 71 from Joe Root – in their second innings.

New Zealand, in the final innings of the match, were skittled out for 68, thanks to an outstanding spell of fast bowling from Stuart Broad, who picked up 7 for 44.

Heading into the second Test 1-0 up, England posted a competitive 354 all-out with hometown boy Joe Root scoring a hundred. New Zealand, in reply, were bowled out for 174, with Graeme Swann picking up 4 wickets. Led by a hundred from Captain Alastair Cook, England set New Zealand a target of 468 in the fourth innings. However, Graeme Swann once again starred for the hosts picking up 6 wickets and helping England win the series 2-0.