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ENG vs NZ T20 series : A three-match T20 series is being played between England and New Zealand. The second match of the series was played at Christchurch. In this match, England defeated New Zealand by 65 runs and got a resounding victory. With this win, England has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Spinner Adil Rashid played a key role in England’s victory, picking up four wickets in his brilliant performance.

In front of Adil Rashid’s accurate bowling, the New Zealanders’ bowlers were in a good mood. Batting first, England managed to build a strong score and then their bowlers put the match in their pocket with a brilliant performance. With this win, England has made a strong comeback. With this win, England has taken the lead in the series.

After losing the toss and deciding to bat first, England posted 236 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 20 overs. England lost the wickets of Jos Buttler (4) and Jacob Bethel (24) for 68 runs. From here, captain Harry Brooke has made a big partnership of 129 runs with Phil Salt for the third wicket and has brought England to a strong position. Harry Brook scored 78 off 35 balls. In this he hit 5 sixes and 6 fours. Phil Salt hit 85 off 56 balls. He hit 1 six and 11 fours in this innings. Kyle Jamieson took two wickets for England, while Jacob Bethel and Michael Bracewell picked up one each.

The first match between the two teams was a draw due to rain. The third match of this series will be played on 23 October. The two countries will then play a three-match ODI series. Chasing this huge target, the New Zealand team managed to score only 171 all out in 18 overs. By the time the score reached 18, New Zealand had lost two of their wickets. From here, Tim Seifert (39) added 69 runs for the third wicket with Mark Chapman to revive the team’s hopes, but New Zealand’s score fell off the rails after Chapman (28) was dismissed.

Meanwhile, skipper Mitchell Santner made a storming knock of 36 off 15 balls, but the innings could not lead to victory for New Zealand. From England, Adil Rashid took 4 wickets with 32 runs in 4 overs. Luke Wood, Brayden Carrs and Liam Dawson picked up 2 wickets each.