Bairstow shocked New Zealand as England won the last ODI and Series

As we talked about New Zealand emerging as favourites but who knows the team was sustaining on Taylor’s effort. As a result, we all saw a struggling side with a clumsy captain and finally losing the trophy. Since, failing of Ross Taylor before the game and kiwis didn’t play well they were defeated by England with crucial 7 wickets remaining. However, from the batting aspect Henry Nicholls and Santner score each a half century. But, other than them none of the teammate assist the team score.

The middle order of New Zealand didn’t perform enough as they were 93-6 only in 26.3 overs. Martin Guptill with his skipper held the fort but as the absence of Taylor back they returned to pavilion with a bad knock. Guptill scored 47 but his opener partner Munro went on duck which was a shock to spectators. Kiwis innings plunged as skipper Williamson manage with only 14 runs. After 27 overs, the two players Santner and Henry Nicholls presented a good partnership but the score didn’t reach as staked. And, Blackcaps only manage to score a under-fight total of 223 in-front of efficacious England.

The Scorecard NZ vs ENG:

New Zealand (Guptill 47 & Santner 67 and Woakes 3-32) lost to
England (Bairstow 104 & Hales 61 and Santner 1-44 ) by 7 wickets

England completed 151 runs of the target in the first 20 overs of the chase itself. While one-man Bairstow scored a 58-ball ton, his second of the series after his 138 in the last ODI. Kiwi spinners were expensive as Santner and Sodhi leaked 66 from their combined eight overs in the first 20 overs. That hurt their chances of restricting England after a decent start from the pacers. Root and Stokes landed the final knockout punch. Also, Alex Hales included in the side for the decider played a vital part as he strings an opening partnership of 155 with Bairstow. Consequently, England won by 7 wickets with two match winning players on their side.

Jonny Bairstow – Player of the Match
Chris Woakes – Player of the Series

Both teams administered a captivating series, yet the final was one-sided. Next, for everyone Two Test Match series between New Zealand and England starts from 22nd March with one D/N Test which will be a good experience for spectators. Till then GoodBye.