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NZ vs ENG: Fans react to Harry Brook’s fighting century in vain after Daryl Mitchell leads New Zealand to victory in ODI series opener

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new zealand Defeated England A 4-wicket win in the first ODI at Mount Maunganui set up an exciting three-match series as the hosts chased down the target of 224 with 80 balls to spare despite his brilliant century. England captain harry brook In a dramatic day-night encounter at Bay Oval

Harry Brook’s struggling century pulls England out of ruin

England got off to a bad start after New Zealand’s decision to bowl first proved correct. matt henry and budding zak faulx The top order was decimated, leaving the visitors at 10 for 4 in six overs. Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jamie Smith And jacob bethel All were out cheaply to the swinging new ball before captain Brook launched a spirited counterattack that brought life to the England innings.

Brook was in deep trouble with his team and produced one of the finest ODI innings in recent memory, hitting nine fours and eleven sixes and scoring 135 runs from 101 balls at a strike rate of over 133. His innings accounted for an astonishing 60.53 per cent of England’s total – the highest share in a complete ODI innings by any English batsman. Robin SmithRecord of 1993. partnership with jamie overton Brook, who contributed 46 out of 54, took England from 56 for 6 to 143 for 7 before falling in the 36th over. michel santner,

His dismissal signaled the end of the resistance. England team was out for 223 runs in 35.2 overs.Foulkes impressed on debut, taking 4 for 41, while Duffy took three wickets and Henry took two important wickets. Fans praised Brook’s talent online, calling him “the next Kevin Pietersen” and praising his fearless shot-making that kept England’s hopes alive.

Daryl Mitchell leads New Zealand home after early collapse

Chasing the target was not at all easy for New Zealand braydon carsey taken out Will Young And kane williamson In a strong opening spell, the host team’s score reached 12 runs for 2 wickets and soon the score reached 24 runs for 3 wickets. Rachin Ravindra caught behind the wicket luke woodHowever Tom Latham And darryl mitchell The innings continued with a partnership of 42 runs before Latham was out for 24 runs. When the game bowed again Michael Bracewell Together with Mitchell, they added 92 runs for the fifth wicket and took New Zealand beyond 150. Bracewell was run out for 51 but by then the momentum had shifted firmly towards the Black Caps.

Mitchell remained at the top of the innings and remained unbeaten on 78 runs in 91 balls with the help of seven fours and two sixes and along with captain Santner led New Zealand to victory in 36.4 overs. nathan smithCarse was the best for England, taking 3 for 45, but his effort was not enough as the hosts’ calculated approach overshadowed England’s modest score. The win gave New Zealand a 1–0 series lead, continuing their home dominance against the visitors, while Brook’s solitary brilliance remained a bitter memory for England supporters, who lamented yet another case of individual heroism gone waste.

Also read: Harry Brook created history by scoring a record-breaking century for England against New Zealand in the first ODI at the Bay Oval.

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