Phil Salt's Quickfire and Adil Rashid's Four-Wicket Haul Guide England To Clinch Convincing Win Over New Zealand In 2nd T20I

New Zealand vs England: Harry Brook-led England sealed a commanding 65-run victory over Mitchell Santner's New Zealand in the second T20I match of the series, at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, on Monday, October 20.

England skipper Harry Brook was named the 'Player of the Match' following his 78-run knock from 35 balls at a strike rate of 222.86. He hammered six fours and five sixes during his time on the crease.

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Harry Brook, Phil Salt Shine In First Innings

Before the start of the match, New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl against England in the second T20I match of the series. However, Mitchell Santner's decision did not help the hosts to clinch a win.

England displayed a stunning performance after batting first. Phil Salt (85 runs from 56 balls, 11 fours and 1 six) gave the Three Lions a stunning start with his blitz knock. Later, Harry Brook (78 runs from 35 balls, 6 fours and 5 sixes) played a fiery knock and propelled England to 236/4 in the first innings.

New Zealand displayed a poor performance in the first innings, failing to clinch wickets at crucial intervals. Kyle Jamieson led the Kiwi bowling attack with his two-wicket haul in his four-over spell, giving 47 runs at an economy rate of 11.80. Jacob Duffy and Michael Bracewell also bagged one wicket each in their respective spells.

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Adil Rashid Leads England Bowling Attack

During the run chase, English bowlers ran riot in Christchurch, giving no chance to the New Zealand batter to build a partnership.

Kiwi opener Tim Seifert (39 runs from 29 balls, 4 fours and 2 sixes) was the lone performer for the hosts, who gave their best rest; no other batters could perform. Captain Mitchell Santner (36 runs from 15 balls, 3 fours and 3 sixes) also played a clutch knock, but it was not enough to chase down the target.

Adil Rashid led the English bowling attack in his four-over spell and gave 32 runs at an economy rate of 8.00. Luke Wood, Brydon Carse, and Liam Dawson also picked two wickets each in their respective spells. England ended the Kiwis' run chase in the 18th over and bundled them out for 171.