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Match Ended   
143/3 (14.0/20)
139/9 (20.0/20)
England beat New Zealand by 7 wickets
Right then, that's all from the first T20I. England emerged victorious in a convincing fashion and will look to make it 2-0 while New Zealand will be aiming to draw level in the series. The action now shifts to Old Trafford in Manchester, where the 2nd T20I of the series will take place on September 1. The first ball will be bowled at 10.30 pm IST (5.00 pm GMT). As always, you can join us early for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!
Jos Buttler, the captain of England, says that they tried to pick as many wickets as they could and stick to their playing style. Adds that they have got a fantastic start. He says that it was an all round performance from the team and he is happy with the win.
New Zealand's skipper Tim Southee says that it was not a good effort from them and they needed to do well. He adds that they failed to access the conditions. He says that Glenn Phillips has been phenomenal, especially in sticky situations. Ends by saying that they will look to bounce back and win their following game.
Brydon Carse is the Player of the Match on his T20I debut. His brilliant bowling figures of 3 for 23 from his four overs paved the way for an England win. He says it is a great start to his career and he is happy to put up a performance in from of the home crowd. He adds that he kept it simple and his efforts paid off. Reckons that he has his friends here and ends by saying that performing well is a special feeling.
Time for the presentation ceremony...
Earlier in the game, after Jos Buttler won the toss and inserted New Zealand into bat, Finn Allen got off the blocks quickly with three sixes in the very first over. At that stage, it looked like we were in for a high-scoring contest but it all fell apart for New Zealand post Devon Conway's departure. The visitors kept losing wickets at regular intervals and simply failed to string any partnerships together. Glenn Phillips's 41 gave the Kiwi bowlers something to bowl at. For England, debutant Brydon Carse stood out with three wickets while Luke Wood accounted for three wickets as well but was on the expensive side.
With not a big total to defend, as he has done so often, Tim Southee provided New Zealand with an early breakthrough. However, the rest of the bowlers were unable to capitalise on that early scalp, allowing England to release the pressure. Introduced after the Powerplay, Ish Sodhi accounted for Will Jacks and gave New Zealand a slither of hope. It wasn't to be, as Dawid Malan and Harry Brook took the game by the scruff of the neck and started to run away with it. Lockie Ferguson did manage to see the back of Malan, but it was nothing but a consolation, as the damage had already been done.
England have absolutely steamrolled their way to victory! With this statement win, they have drawn first blood in the four-match T20I series. In their pursuit of 140, England were rocked early as they lost Jonny Bairstow in the first over. This early blow did not deter Will Jacks and Dawid Malan, as both kept going for their shots and ensured that England stayed ahead of the required run rate. Coming in at number 4, Harry Brook continued where he left off in The Hundred and carried forward the momentum alongside Malan. The southpaw departed shortly after reaching fifty, but not before putting England in a commanding position. Towards the end, Liam Livingstone provided the finishing touches and took England over the line with 6 overs to spare.
End Of The Over 14 : 143/3
15 Runs
  • 013.1
  • 013.2
  • 413.3
  • 413.4
  • 113.5
  • 613.6
L. Livingstone
10 (4)
H. Brook
43 (27)
A. Milne
3-0-30-0
13.6
6
Adam Milne To Liam Livingstone
SIX! Liam Livingstone finishes off things in style! Short and on off, Liam Livingstone rocks back and pulls it over deep square leg for a maximum. England beat New Zealand by 7 wickets!
13.5
1
Adam Milne To Harry Brook
Lands it outside off, Harry Brook pushes it to covers for one.
13.4
4
Adam Milne To Harry Brook
FOUR MORE! Too full, on off, Harry Brook stays in his crease and lofts it down the ground for yet another boundary. Just four needed now!
13.3
4
Adam Milne To Harry Brook
FOUR! Fine shot! On a length, angling in, Harry Brook picks it well and hammers it through mid-wicket as the ball finds the fence in a flash.
13.2
0
Adam Milne To Harry Brook
Good length again, Harry Brook flicks it but finds the fielder at square leg.
13.1
0
Adam Milne To Harry Brook
On a length and on off, Harry Brook looks to block it but the ball bounces off the deck and bounces from over the stumps. Close!
End Of The Over 13 : 128/3
12 Runs
  • W 12.1
  • 212.2
  • 2 NB 12.3
  • 3 NB 12.3
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 212.5
  • 112.6
H. Brook
34 (22)
L. Livingstone
4 (3)
L. Ferguson
3-0-34-1
12.6
1
Lockie Ferguson To Harry Brook
Slower one, on leg, Harry Brook helps it to short fine for one.
12.5
2
Lockie Ferguson To Harry Brook
Lands it down leg, Harry Brook tickles it to fine leg for a brace. The umpire checks for a possible run out at the batter's end but the replay shows that Harry Brook was well in.
12.4
1
Lockie Ferguson To Liam Livingstone
Goes fuller this time, Liam Livingstone pushes it to mid off for one.
12.3
1
Lockie Ferguson To Harry Brook
A full toss, on middle, Harry Brook pulls it to deep backward square leg for one.
12.3
nb
Lockie Ferguson To Harry Brook
NO BALL AGAIN! LAnds it down leg, Harry Brook pulls it to deep square leg for a brace. No ball called for overstepping. Free hit again...
12.3
nb
Lockie Ferguson To Liam Livingstone
A full toss, on middle, Liam Livingstone flicks it to mid-wicket for one. No ball called. Free hit coming up...
12.2
2
Lockie Ferguson To Liam Livingstone
Short and on leg, Liam Livingstone looks to pull it but misses and just manages to tickle it to fine leg. They collect two.
Liam Livingstone walks in now.
12.1
W
Lockie Ferguson To Dawid Malan OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Short and on off, pace off. Dawid Malan looks to pull it but mistimes it completely. The ball lobs towards mid on. Daryl Mitchell settles under it and takes a dolly. Dawid Malan walks back after a fine, fine knock.
End Of The Over 12 : 116/2
10 Runs
  • 011.1
  • 611.2
  • 011.3
  • 211.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
D. Malan
54 (41)
H. Brook
28 (18)
T. Southee
3-0-25-1
11.6
1
Tim Southee To Dawid Malan
Good length, angling in, Dawid Malan flicks it to mid-wicket for one more.
11.5
1
Tim Southee To Harry Brook
Lands it on middle, Harry Brook works it to mid-wicket for one.
11.4
2
Tim Southee To Harry Brook
On a length and on leg, Harry Brook turns it to mid-wicket for a couple. Brilliant running!
11.3
0
Tim Southee To Harry Brook
Bowls it on off, Harry Brook blocks it to covers.
11.2
6
Tim Southee To Harry Brook
SIX! England seem to be in a hurry here! Touch short and on off, Harry Brook stays in his crease and pulls it over deep mid-wicket as the ball sails over the ropes! Fifty partnership up for this duo now.
11.1
0
Tim Southee To Harry Brook
Bowls it on off, with some extra bounce, Harry Brook fends it to short covers.
End Of The Over 11 : 106/2
12 Runs
  • 110.1
  • 010.2
  • 1 WD 10.3
  • 210.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 610.6
D. Malan
53 (40)
H. Brook
19 (13)
M. Santner
3-0-30-0
10.6
6
Mitchell Santner To Dawid Malan
SIX! What a way to get his Fifty! Bowls it on off, Dawid Malan gets low and slogs it over deep mid-wicket as the ball sails into the stands for a maximum!
10.5
1
Mitchell Santner To Harry Brook
Touch short and on leg, Harry Brook knocks it to mid on for one more.
10.4
1
Mitchell Santner To Dawid Malan
Too full, on middle, Dawid Malan dabs it to mid on for one.
10.3
2
Mitchell Santner To Dawid Malan
Some turn and bounce, on off, Dawid Malan cuts it to deep point for a brace.
10.3
wd
Mitchell Santner To Dawid Malan
Wide! Slings it wide outside off, Dawid Malan tries to play at it but misses.
10.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Dawid Malan
Full, outside off, Dawid Malan paddles it to the fielder at short fine.
10.1
1
Mitchell Santner To Harry Brook
Bowls it on off, Harry Brook pushes it to covers for a single
Drinks! England are well on track to win the first game of this series. Malan and Brook seem to be in control of the game and they just need to keep it simple from here on. New Zealand will have to come up with something magical if they need to pull off a victory from here. Let's see how the remaining contest pans out...
End Of The Over 10 : 94/2
6 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 29.3
  • 29.4
  • 19.5
  • 19.6
H. Brook
17 (11)
D. Malan
44 (36)
L. Ferguson
2-0-22-0
9.6
1
Lockie Ferguson To Harry Brook
Much straighter this time, on a good length, Harry Brook clips it through square leg. Retains the strike with a single.
9.5
1
Lockie Ferguson To Dawid Malan
Switches to 'round the wicket and hurls it on a hard length, on off, Dawid Malan helps it to third man for one.
9.4
2
Lockie Ferguson To Dawid Malan
Good running! In the channel on off, on a length, Dawid Malan opens the bat face and steers it to towards third man for a couple of runs more.
9.3
2
Lockie Ferguson To Dawid Malan
Shortish delivery, outside off, Dawid Malan hangs on the back foot and drags it towards wide long on for two runs.
9.2
0
Lockie Ferguson To Dawid Malan
Honing in at the pads, on a good length, Dawid Malan tucks it towards mid-wicket.
9.1
0
Lockie Ferguson To Dawid Malan
Back of a length, angling away, outside off, Dawid Malan hops to cut. Toe-ends it towards point for a dot.
End Of The Over 9 : 88/2
15 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 08.2
  • 68.3
  • 68.4
  • 28.5
  • 08.6
H. Brook
16 (10)
D. Malan
39 (31)
I. Sodhi
2-0-23-1
8.6
0
Ish Sodhi To Harry Brook
Continues to bowl short, outside off, a hint of extra bounce, Harry Brook shapes to cut but does not connect.
8.5
2
Ish Sodhi To Harry Brook
This is bowled short, at the stumps, Harry Brook crouches and pulls it right between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg for a couple of runs. Finn Allen in the deep does well to keep the ball in play.
The umpires seem to be unhappy with the shape of the ball and they ask for a ball change.
8.4
6
Ish Sodhi To Harry Brook
SIX! Back-to-back sixes! Sodhi serves it short, on middle, Harry Brook picks the length early and rocks back on the back foot. Dispatches it over deep mid-wicket for yet another maximum.
8.3
6
Ish Sodhi To Harry Brook
SIX! Powered down the ground! In the slot, just outside off, Harry Brook stays still and drills it towards the sight screen for a maximum.
8.2
0
Ish Sodhi To Harry Brook
Fraction short, on off, Harry Brook advances and keeps it out on the off side.
8.1
1
Ish Sodhi To Dawid Malan
Googly, short and outside off, Dawid Malan drops it in the vacant mid-wicket region for one.
End Of The Over 8 : 73/2
4 Runs
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 1 B 7.4
  • 17.5
  • 07.6
H. Brook
2 (5)
D. Malan
38 (30)
M. Santner
2-0-18-0
7.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Harry Brook
Flighted delivery, turning away, on off, Harry Brook pushes it straight to cover.
7.5
1
Mitchell Santner To Dawid Malan
Short and on middle, punched down to long on for a single.
7.4
b
Mitchell Santner To Harry Brook
Bye! Floated up, just down leg, Harry Brook gets inside the line to paddle it fine but misses. Tim Seifert behind the wicket misses as well and concedes a run.
7.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Harry Brook
Darted in, on middle and leg, Harry Brook nudges it straight to mid-wicket.
7.2
1
Mitchell Santner To Dawid Malan
Slower and short, on middle, Dawid Malan whips it to deep mid-wicket for one.
7.1
1
Mitchell Santner To Harry Brook
Angling in, on the pads, Harry Brook works it off the back foot to deep backward square leg for one.
End Of The Over 7 : 69/2
8 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • W 6.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 66.6
D. Malan
36 (28)
H. Brook
1 (1)
I. Sodhi
1-0-8-1
6.6
6
Ish Sodhi To Dawid Malan
SIX! Just over! Loopy delivery, on off and middle, Dawid Malan gets down on one knee and latches onto the sweep shot. Hits it flat but gets it enough to clear the leaping Mark Chapman at deep mid-wicket for a maximum.
6.5
0
Ish Sodhi To Dawid Malan
Floated up, on off, blocked out off the front foot.
6.4
1
Ish Sodhi To Harry Brook
Another googly, full and on off and middle, Harry Brook prods forward to defend. Gets an inside edge that rolls on the leg side for a single.
Harry Brook walks in.
6.3
W
Ish Sodhi To Will Jacks OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Ish Sodhi strikes in his very first over and provides New Zealand with some respite! Bowls the googly, short and turning in, around leg, Will Jacks goes on the back foot to pull. Gets cramped for room and is unable to get proper connection. Gets it off the upper half of the bat and holes out to deep square leg where Finn Allen makes no mistake. A much-needed breakthrough for New Zealand.
6.2
1
Ish Sodhi To Dawid Malan
Drops it short, on middle, Dawid Malan nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.
6.1
0
Ish Sodhi To Dawid Malan
Flatter delivery, skidding on, around off, Dawid Malan chops it straight to point.
End Of The Over 6 : 61/1
10 Runs
  • 05.1
  • 15.2
  • 2 WD 5.3
  • 05.3
  • 45.4
  • 25.5
  • 15.6
D. Malan
29 (24)
W. Jacks
22 (11)
A. Milne
2-0-15-0
5.6
1
Adam Milne To Dawid Malan
Pace on, short and outside off, Dawid Malan cuts it down to third man for a single. At the end of the Powerplay, England are 61/1.
5.5
2
Adam Milne To Dawid Malan
Goes full again, on off, Dawid Malan drives it a bit wide of mid off. Tim Southee goes for a tumbling stop but ends up conceding an extra run.
5.4
4
Adam Milne To Dawid Malan
FOUR! Absolutely glorious! Full and angling away, outside off, Dawid Malan presses forward and creams the drive through cover for a boundary.
5.3
0
Adam Milne To Dawid Malan
Into the wicket this time, on off, Dawid Malan goes for the pull but cannot get it away.
5.3
wd
Adam Milne To Will Jacks
TWO WIDES! Takes the pace off but serves it down leg. Will Jacks lets it go. The ball comes at an awkward height to Tim Seifert who fumbles and concedes a single.
5.2
1
Adam Milne To Dawid Malan
Slower delivery, short as well, Dawid Malan dabs it past backward point for a single.
5.1
0
Adam Milne To Dawid Malan
Back of a length, on off, kept out on the off side.
End Of The Over 5 : 51/1
15 Runs
  • 04.1
  • 44.2
  • 44.3
  • 44.4
  • 14.5
  • 24.6
W. Jacks
22 (11)
D. Malan
21 (18)
M. Santner
1-0-15-0
4.6
2
Mitchell Santner To Will Jacks
Short and on middle, Will Jacks goes on the back foot and tucks it in front of deep mid-wicket for two more runs. An expensive first over by Santner.
4.5
1
Mitchell Santner To Dawid Malan
Flatter delivery, on the pads, Dawid Malan nudges it on the leg side for a single.
4.4
4
Mitchell Santner To Dawid Malan
FOUR! Make that three fours in a row! Dropped short, on off and middle, Dawid Malan goes back and pulls it a bit aerially towards deep mid-wicket. Glenn Phillips there goes for the catch and dives forward. The ball bounces in front amd eludes him for a boundary.
4.3
4
Mitchell Santner To Dawid Malan
FOUR! Streaky but they all count! Fired in, on off, Dawid Malan closes the bat face early as he tried to work it across the line. Gets an outside edge that races to the third man fence for four more runs.
4.2
4
Mitchell Santner To Dawid Malan
FOUR! Down the ground! Floated up, in the slot, on off, Dawid Malan gets forward and thumps it back past the bowler for a boundary.
4.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Dawid Malan
Short and quicker, outside off, Dawid Malan rocks back to cut but does not connect.
End Of The Over 4 : 36/1
16 Runs
  • 43.1
  • 43.2
  • 63.3
  • 23.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
W. Jacks
20 (10)
D. Malan
8 (13)
L. Ferguson
1-0-16-0
3.6
0
Lockie Ferguson To Will Jacks
Takes the pace off and serves it at the stumps, pushed back to the bowler.
3.5
0
Lockie Ferguson To Will Jacks
Directs this one at the batter on a back of a length, Will Jacks shapes to go leg side but wears it on the thigh pad.
3.4
2
Lockie Ferguson To Will Jacks
Angling in, on middle and leg, on a hard length, Will Jacks drags it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
3.3
6
Lockie Ferguson To Will Jacks
SIX! Cracking shot, best of the lot! Full delivery, on off, Will Jacks creates room by moving leg side and goes inside out. Gets it over deep cover for a maximum.
3.2
4
Lockie Ferguson To Will Jacks
FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries! Shortish delivery again, outside off, Will Jacks backs away and slaps it over mid off for four more runs.
3.1
4
Lockie Ferguson To Will Jacks
FOUR! Lockie Ferguson is welcomed into the attack with a boundary! Back of a length, outside off, Will Jacks makes room and carves it over point for a boundary.
End Of The Over 3 : 20/1
7 Runs
  • 12.1
  • 12.2
  • 12.3
  • 42.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
D. Malan
8 (13)
W. Jacks
4 (4)
T. Southee
2-0-15-1
2.6
0
Tim Southee To Dawid Malan
In the channel on off, Dawid Malan defends with soft hands. Gets an outside edge that rolls to first slip.
2.5
0
Tim Southee To Dawid Malan
Pitched up, outside off, Dawid Malan lunges forward and goes for the drive but misses.
2.4
4
Tim Southee To Dawid Malan
FOUR! Swatted away! On a good length, outside off, Dawid Malan plants his foot forward and swipes across the line. Gets a good connection and picks up a boundary towards deep mid-wicket.
2.3
1
Tim Southee To Will Jacks
At the stumps this time, Will Jacks heaves across the line. Gets an inside edge that rolls in front of square for a single.
2.2
1
Tim Southee To Dawid Malan
On a hard length, outside off, Dawid Malan tries to run this one down. Gets an outside edge that rolls to third man for one.
2.1
1
Tim Southee To Will Jacks
Back of a length, outside off, dabbed to point for a single.
End Of The Over 2 : 13/1
5 Runs
  • 11.1
  • 01.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 1 WD 1.5
  • 3 NB 1.5
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
D. Malan
3 (9)
W. Jacks
2 (2)
A. Milne
1-0-5-0
1.6
0
Adam Milne To Dawid Malan
Shaping away, outside off, on a fuller length, Dawid Malan looks to drive but the ball zips past his outside edge.
1.5
0
Adam Milne To Dawid Malan
Back of a length, angling away, outside off, Dawid Malan goes through his pull shot early and misses.
1.5
nb
Adam Milne To Dawid Malan
No Ball! Drifts on the pads, on a full length, Dawid Malan clips it to the right of deep square leg and picks up two runs. Free Hit will follow now.
1.5
wd
Adam Milne To Dawid Malan
WIDE! Goes full but sprays it just beyond the tramline on off. Dawid Malan lets it go for a wide.
1.4
0
Adam Milne To Dawid Malan
Angling across, on a good length, outside off, left alone by Dawid Malan.
1.3
0
Adam Milne To Dawid Malan
On a hard length, swinging in, on middle, Dawid Malan gets cramped for room and pushes it to mid-wicket.
1.2
0
Adam Milne To Dawid Malan
A stifled appeal for LBW but turned down! Honing in at the stumps, Dawid Malan gets cut into half by the sharp inward movement. The ball catches him high on the thigh pad.
1.1
1
Adam Milne To Will Jacks
Moving away, on a good length, outside off, Will Jacks reaches out and guides it to third man for one.
Adam Milne to share the attack.
End Of The Over 1 : 8/1
8 Runs
  • 40.1
  • 1 WD 0.2
  • W 0.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 1 WD 0.5
  • 10.5
  • 10.6
W. Jacks
1 (1)
D. Malan
1 (3)
T. Southee
1-0-8-1
0.6
1
Tim Southee To Will Jacks
Slightly back of a length, outside off, Will Jacks shuffles and dabs it behind square on the off side for a single.
0.5
1
Tim Southee To Dawid Malan
Serves it around off, on a length, Dawid Malan gets on his toes and runs it down to third man for a single.
0.5
wd
Tim Southee To Dawid Malan
WIDE! Errs in line as he spills it beyond the tramline on off. Dawid Malan reaches out to go through the off side but does not connect. A wide called by the umpire.
0.4
0
Tim Southee To Dawid Malan
Shaping in, on a good length, on middle, Dawid Malan clips it sweetly but straight to mid-wicket.
0.3
0
Tim Southee To Dawid Malan
Sprays this across, outside off, on a good length, Dawid Malan plants his foot forward and leaves the ball alone.
0.2
W
Tim Southee To Jonny Bairstow OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Tim Southee strikes early and provides New Zealand with a perfect start! On a good length, in the channel on off, a hint of away movement, Jonny Bairstow pokes at the away going delivery and pays the price. The outside edge travels safely to Daryl Mitchell at first slip who does the rest.
Dawid Malan walks in at number 3.
0.2
wd
Tim Southee To Jonny Bairstow
WIDE! Full again, but sliding down leg, Jonny Bairstow misses the tickle. Wide called by the umpire.
0.1
4
Tim Southee To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! Jonny Bairstow and England are underway in the chase! Southee starts with a loosener, full and on the pads. Jonny Bairstow picks it up nicely and clips it over square leg for a boundary.
Match Info
  • Venue Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss England won the toss and elected to field
  • Result England beat New Zealand by 7 wickets
  • Player of the Match Brydon Carse
  • Umpire Martin Saggers (ENG), Mike Burns (ENG) and Alex Wharf (ENG)
  • Referee Chris Broad (ENG)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: New Zealand 139/9 in 20.0 overs
  • New Zealand 103/6 in 16.2 overs
  • Referral 1 (15.3 ovs): ENG against G Phillips (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 1, NZ: 2)
  • Drinks: New Zealand 64/4 in 10.0 overs
  • New Zealand 50/4 in 8.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): New Zealand 38/3
  • Change of ball: New Zealand 18/0 in 0.5 overs
  • Brydon Carse makes his T20I debut for England
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 29 balls between D Malan (23) and H Brook (25)
  • D Malan 16th T20I fifty: 53 runs in 40 balls (5x4) (2x6)
  • England 100/2 in 10.5 overs
  • Drinks: England 94/2 in 10.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): England 61/1
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 53 off 32 balls between W Jacks (22) and D Malan (26)
  • England 51/1 in 5.0 overs
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