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England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in first T20
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Nov 1, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – England cruised to a
seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the opening Twenty20 international
in Christchurch on Friday.
James Vincent top-scored for the tourists with 59, notching his maiden T20
half century as England chased down New Zealand’s 154-run target in 18.3
overs.
A three-wicket haul from spinner Mitchell Santner was not enough to rescue
the Black Caps, whose batting line-up failed to fire after England won the
toss and opted to bowl.
The second fixture in the five-match series takes place in Wellington on
Sunday.
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