Jacob Bethell will continue at No. 3 after England announced an unchanged XI for the second Test against New Zealand at Basin Reserve. Victory in Christchurch by eight wickets was rounded out by a maiden half-century from Bethell.

England newcomer Jacob Bethell received a double dose of good news on Wednesday, keeping his place for the second Test against New Zealand and landing a two-year central contract. Bethell made an unplanned Test debut in last week's series-opening win in Christchurch - only coming into consideration after Jordan Cox broke a thumb in practice - and ended the match with an ebullient,

Jacob Bethell drew parallels to Kevin Pietersen and Brian Lara in his maiden Test half-century against New Zealand

Jacob Bethell on cloud nine after England win - Bethell struck eight fours and a huge six as he made a 50 in just 37 balls.

RCB’s latest recruit, Jacob Bethell made his Test debut recently and put on quite a show despite getting out for just 10 in the first inning as he smashed an unbeaten 50 in the second essay and fuelled England's win.

Jacob Bethell will remain in the England side for the second Test against New Zealand and has also been handed an improved central contract by the ECB.

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Bethell helped England complete the quickest 100-run-plus chase in Test history, with England’s highest run-scorer and batting great, Joe Root, accompanying him on the other end.