When Carse was banned for historical betting offenses at the beginning of the year, he feared for his international career. Now he is England's standout bowler of the winter.
He has filled the void left by Durham teammate Mark Wood. Not only was this the first five-away haul by an England seamer since Wood in Hobart at the start of 2022, it was also Carse's first in first-class cricket since April 2021, furthering England's assertion about the different skills required for the top flight has strengthened.
In a year in which England have regenerated their pace attack, Carse needed just three Tests to achieve a 10-0 win away from home, a feat never achieved by the legendary pair of James Anderson and Stuart Broad.
Carse is lively without being expressive. He causes problems for batsmen with bounce and awkward lengths. After New Zealand regained the lead at 155-6, Nathan Smith was caught in front of leg stump and in the same over, Matt Henry was noticeably leg ahead from a full toss.
As Stokes was forced out of the attack, Tim Southee hit Atkinson for two sixes and then removed Joe Root deep mid-wicket.
Mitchell had 47 of 128 shots when O'Rourke arrived, but flipped a switch to take 37 of his next 38. England dropped the field, Mitchell extended the strike, O'Rourke maintained his attack.
Carse was called out again and one too many Mitchell shots ended up in the hands of Chris Woakes long off.
With Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett dismissed, the low-pressure chase was the perfect scenario for left-hander Bethell to showcase his talent. Smith was sent off for four fours in the same period.
Bethell put on a show, hitting Smith over square leg for six and sealing the match three balls later.
