Late bowling strikes steered New Zealand to a 14-run victory over England in the third T2ﷺ0 international of the five-match series at Saxton Oval on Tuesday to go 2-1 up in the series.
Chasing New Zealand’s total of 180, England were well placed at 139 for two in the 15th over before a flurry of wickets reduced them to 166 for seven at the close.
Munro runs out Billings with a direct hit
On the fourth delivery of the 16th over bowled by Tim So🅠uthee, the Blackcaps opener Colin♕ Munro hit the target directly, leaving the English wicketkeeper-batsman Sam Billings half a yard short.
Billings’ was sent back into the hut for just one.
Earlier, New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat💧 ꦏfirst with all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme scoring a 35-ball 55.
Dawid Malan cracked 55 for England, and James Vince added 49 before New Zealand fought back with ꩲLockie Ferguson and Blair Tickn⭕er, both picking up two for 25.
The fourth T2🎶0I will be played at the McLean Park in﷽ Napier on Friday.
