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England Outclass New Zealand to Take Lead in Three-Match T20I Series
NZ vs Eng 2nd T20I Highlights: England have taken an unassailable 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series by winning the second match of the series between New Zealand and England. The final match will now be played in Auckland on October 23rd.
England won the second T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch by 65 runs. With this, England has grabbed the initial 1-0 lead in the three-match series, as the first match was abandoned because of rain. Spinner Adil Rashid was instrumental in the visitors' win, picking four wickets. The third and final T20I of the series will be held in Auckland on October 23rd. Following that, both nations will play a three-match ODI series.
England, having lost the toss and opted to bat first, managed to score 236 runs for 4 wickets in 20 overs. The team had lost JacobBethell (24) and Jos Buttler (4) by the 68th score. From there on, captain Harry Brook, along with Phil Salt, set England up for a good position by registering a 129-run partnership for the third wicket.
Harry Brook was dismissed for 78 runs in 35 balls, including 5 sixes and 6 fours, while Phil Salt scored 85 runs in 56 balls, including 1 six and 11 fours. Kyle Jamieson took two wickets for England, while Jacob Bethell and Michael Bracewell took one wicket each.
