ENG vs NZ: Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips shine as New Zealand beat England by 74 runs to remain alive in T20I sequence

Finn Allen and Glenn Phillips scored half-centuries to information New Zealand to a commanding 74-run win over England at Edgbaston. The win meant England now leads the four-match T20I sequence 2-1.

Batting first, New Zealand posted 202 for five on the scoreboard on the again of sensible knocks from Allen and Phillips. Allen opened the batting for the Kiwis and smashed 83 runs off 53 deliveries, hitting 4 boundaries and 6 maximums.

Later within the innings, Phillips chipped in with a 34-ball 69, which noticed him hit 5 boundaries and as many sixes. Gus Atkinston was the choose of the bowlers for England, claiming two wickets whereas freely giving 31 runs in 4 overs.

In the second innings, England’s formidable batting lineup was tamed by the disciplined bowling of the New Zealanders, which left them persistently lagging behind the strict run fee requirement.

England skipper Jos Buttler was the one batter who rose to the problem, scoring 40 runs off 21 balls, whereas hitting three boundaries and as many sixes. However, the staff had a disappointing end result, getting bowled out with 9 deliveries nonetheless spare.

New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson, who not too long ago recovered from an damage, picked up three wickets whereas conceding 23 runs in his spell of 4 overs. Similarly, spin bowler Ish Sodhi had a powerful outing by additionally choosing up three wickets whereas freely giving 33 runs. Their efficiency helped New Zealand bowl out the hosts for 128 runs, profitable the match by 74 runs.

Earlier on this T20 sequence, England emerged victorious within the first match held on Wednesday by a considerable seven wicket margin, adopted by a convincing 95-run triumph on Friday. However, New Zealand’s gorgeous efficiency at Edgbaston has saved the sequence alive, with the ultimate match set to happen at Trent Bridge on September 5.

Edited By:

Rounaq Sehrawat

Published On:

Sep 4, 2023