Chester-le-Street (England), June 07: England beat Zimbabwe by an innings and 69 runs on the third day of the second test at the riverside here today. The result gave England the two-match series 2-0 after their innings and 92 run win at lord's last month - a test that, like this one, ended inside three days.

It is the first time since their 1985 home series against Australia that england have won back-to-back tests by an innings.

Defeat for Zimbabwe saw them lose their ninth successive test.
Somerset seamer Richard Johnson took six for 33 on his test debut as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 94 in reply to England's 416.

When Zimbabwe followed on, Durham fast bowler Stephen Harmison did most damage with a test-best four for 55 in front of his home crowd.
Bureau Report