US EditionHarry Brook Makes 135 but England's Ashes Stars Struggle in the First ODI Against New Zealand
- On Sunday, Harry Brook scored 135 to rescue England cricket team after they collapsed to 56-6, helping them reach 223 all out in 35.2 overs at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.
- After a disastrous start, England slumped to 56-6 as Matt Henry and Zak Foulkes shared six wickets, dismantling the top order including Jamie Smith, Joe Root, and Ben Duckett.
- Brook attacked the bowling by striking 11 sixes and nine fours in 101 balls, was dropped on 63 by Rachin Ravindra, and shared partnerships of 87 with Jamie Overton and 57 with Luke Wood.
- New Zealand cricket team reached the target of 224 with 80 balls remaining, with Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell guiding them home.
- Brook's innings also mattered because he scored more than 60% of England's total and maintained a New Zealand batting average of 76 during the run-up to the Ashes series in Australia.
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Brook’s defiant ton in vain as New Zealand beat England by four wickets in first ODI
New Zealand overcame a blitz from centurion Harry Brook to beat England by four wickets on Sunday in the opening game of their three-match one-day international series, with Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell scoring half-centuries. The hosts wobbled chasing 224, losing four quick wickets, including former captain Kane Williamson for a first-ball duck in his first match for the side since March, but Mitchell took them home with an unbeaten 78 …
Daryl Mitchell spoils Harry Brook and co's party as New Zealand take 1-0 lead in ODI series
England and New Zealand kicked off their ODI series by taking on each other in the first ODI at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on October 26. The clash began with England coming in to bat first, and the side was immediately put under pressure by New Zealand’s bowling attack. England opened with Jamie Smith departing for a duck. Furthermore, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, and Jacob Bethell departed for two runs each. After a horrid start, England’s inni…
NZ vs ENG, 1st ODI: Brook’s defiant ton in vain as New Zealand beats England
New Zealand overcame a blitz from centurion Harry Brook to beat England by four wickets on Sunday in the opening game of their three-match one-day international series, with Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell scoring half-centuries.
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