Brook Fights Lone Battle as England Collapse Against New Zealand
The first ODI between England and New Zealand at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui turned into a gripping yet frustrating morning for English fans. After New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first, England’s batting lineup crumbled under relentless Kiwi pressure, managing just 166 for 9 in 30 overs before rain threatened to interrupt again.
Harry Brook, captaining the side, was the lone warrior who kept England’s innings alive. He played a brilliant hand of 85 not out off 73 balls, striking nine boundaries and four sixes. While wickets fell like dominoes around him, Brook’s composure under fire stood out — every shot carrying intent and defiance. But his fight alone couldn’t mask the collapse that had already unfolded at the other end.
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New Zealand’s bowlers, especially Zak Foulkes and Matt Henry, were exceptional with the new ball. Foulkes tore through England’s top order, dismissing Duckett, Root, Bethell, and Curran in quick succession. Henry added to the damage, removing both opener Jamie Smith — bowled first ball — and Jos Buttler soon after. Within just six overs, England were reeling at 10 for 4, their top order dismantled by movement and precision.
Jamie Overton tried to rebuild the innings alongside Brook, adding a much-needed 110-run partnership for the seventh wicket — England’s highest in ODIs played in New Zealand since 1997. Overton’s 46 off 54 deliveries brought some stability before he fell softly to Jacob Duffy, who then struck twice in two balls, removing Brydon Carse for a duck immediately after.
From there, England’s innings never recovered. Adil Rashid briefly hung around but couldn’t add much before falling
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