Harry Brook's 56 Fires England 1st to Victory
England 1st
140/10 (39.4)
England
113/10 (29.5)
England 2nd won the Super Over by 171 runs (match tied)
View full scorecard →England 1st have won by 27 runs. England 1st batted first and posted 140/10 in 39.4 overs. New Zealand 1st, chasing 141, fell short at 113/10 in 29.5 overs.
England 1st struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Harry Brook top-scored with 56 off 71 balls (SR 79), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 18 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Kyle Jamieson fought hard with 38 off 29 balls, but it was not enough to haul New Zealand 1st over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Ollie Robinson delivered figures of 5/39 in 10.5 overs (Econ 3.7). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
With the series level at 0-0, the next match promises to be an absolute cracker.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
56 off 71 balls (SR 79), 10 fours, 0 sixes
5/39 in 10.5 overs (Econ: 3.60)
38* off 29 balls (SR 131), 2 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
England 1st showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. New Zealand 1st came up short by 27 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. With the series level at 0-0, the next match promises to be an absolute cracker.