New Delhi: New Zealand produced a commanding display to defeat England by 253 runs in the second Test at The Oval on Sunday, taking the lead in the series and setting up the decider in Nottingham from Thursday.After a heavy defeat in the first Test at Lord’s, the visitors responded decisively to level the series at 1-1. England resumed the fifth and final day on 182-5, needing 463 runs to win, but their hopes were dashed within 48 minutes when they were bowled out for 209.Fast bowler Matt Henry was the main architect of New Zealand’s victory, and produced a superb performance to take ten wickets. The right-hander delivered a masterclass in accuracy and precision, finishing with figures of 6-29 in the second innings.Henry was unbeaten on the final morning, taking five wickets for just three runs in a devastating spell that lasted 5.1 overs. His effort was followed by a superb performance in the first innings, where he took 5-80.The combination gave Henry match figures of 11-109, the best ever recorded by a New Zealand bowler against England in Test cricket. The win also marked his first 10-wicket haul in Test matches, which was achieved in his 35th appearance.An emphatic win for New Zealand kept the series alive after England’s impressive performance in the first Test. With both sides well-placed, attention now turns to Nottingham, where the third and final Test promises to be a competitive affair as the teams battle it out for honours.