- In the first match, England captain Harry Brooke played a brilliant innings of 135 runs, helping the team set a target of 224. New Zealand also had a poor start, but they successfully chased down the target. New Zealand has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series
The first ODI between England and New Zealand took place at Bay Oval. England batted first, but their start was disappointing. England lost Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, and Jacob Bethell for just 10 runs. Experienced players like Jos Buttler and Sam Curran failed to reach double figures. Meanwhile, England captain Harry Brooke held on to one end and played a brilliant innings.
Brooks played a brilliant innings of 135 runs in 101 balls, hitting 9 fours and 11 sixes. Overton made a brilliant 46. England were all out for 223 in 35.2 overs. New Zealand were set a target of 224 runs, and despite losing three wickets in just five overs, the West Indies batsmen held their nerve. Daryl Mitchell scored an unbeaten 78, and Michael Bracewell made a brilliant 51. New Zealand easily chased down the target in 36.4 overs, winning with four wickets in hand.
