New Zealand vs England: Matthew Potts and Gus Atkinson lead tourists in Hamilton
New Zealand have struggled in all series and once again found a way to gift wickets to the grateful visitors.
Young was a player in India’s 3-0 series win, in which he played for the first time in place of Devon Conway, who is on paternity leave. Young immediately looked more confident and he scored beautifully from offside.
Latham needed more luck, edging out Ben Duckett twice at third slip. The opener was New Zealand’s best performance in 18 months, with the Blackcaps succumbing after Atkinson found the advantage away from Young.
Rachin Ravindra’s flirtation with Brydon Carse ended in a gully, after Daryl Mitchell failed to score 19 deliveries An Atkinson drive was pounced on midfield by Stokes.
Brundle should have been caught by Joe Root at first slip but somehow he hit a wide half-volley from Kars, with Jacob Besser in his An athletic catch was caught overhead.
Apart from the blow to Stokes’ head, Santner also responded to England’s short-ball scheme, slapping Karce for six. Henry assisted Stokes to the max and then found the quick-footed Brooke in the same over.
Southee hit three sixes to take his career tally to 98, tying him with Chris Gayle for fourth on the all-time scorers list, before a thumping hit on Atkinson was slid to mid-off. Santner again top-scored in the middle against Potts, taking him to an unbeaten 50 off 54 balls.
