New Zealand Complete 3-0 Whitewash Over England
New Zealand produced a gritty all-round performance to edge past England by two wickets in a nail-biting finish at Sky Stadium, Wellington, completing a 3–0 clean sweep in the ODI series.
England’s batting lineup faltered yet again, bowled out for 222 runs in 40.2 overs, marking their third straight collapse in the series. The visitors’ top order crumbled under pressure, losing three wickets inside the first five overs.
- Jamie Smith (5)
- Ben Duckett (8)
- Joe Root (2)
fell cheaply as New Zealand’s pacers struck early. Captain Harry Brook managed only six off 11 balls before Jacob Duffy dismissed him.
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Author's summary: New Zealand wins 3-0 series.