Manchester, July 2 Devastatng bowling by Goddard, the Gloucestershire fast bowler, who was practi unal lly able on the final day, was mainly responsible for England's victory in the second Test against New Zealand at Manchester to-day.
After England had presented the tourists with the comparatively easy task of making 265 for victory. Goddard emerged to the fore and claimed six wickets for 29 runs in 144 overs, of which five were maidens.
The New Zealanders, after an almost continuous procession, ended their innings for 134 shortly after tea to give England the match by a margin of 130 runs.
Only Donnelly, Vivian and Maloney reached double ures in New Zealand's second knock. Vivian Was top-scorer with 50. while Donnelly, in a great final effort to save the game, carried his bat for 37. Scores:—
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