In the series decider at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Friday, England showcased their cricketing prowess with a remarkable 100-run victory over New Zealand. This commanding win sealed the series (3-1) and underscored England’s supremacy in the ODI format.
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, the formidable English batting lineup displayed their brilliance by setting a daunting target of 312 runs for the Black Caps. Once again, the brilliant David Malan stole the spotlight with his resou𓆏nding performance. The left-hander delivered a masterclass at the crease, notching up his fifth ODI century in a mere 96 balls. He departed after playing a stunning knock of 127 runs.
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Turning to the second innings, England’s bowling unit showcased their masterclass, outclassing the star-studded Kiwi batting lineup and restricting them to a mere 211 runs. Moeen Ali emerged as the standout performer with the ball for England, claiming four wickets for just 50 runs. The pace duo of David Willey (1/28) and Brydon Carse (1/53) played a crucial role in building pressure on the New Zealand batters right from the outset of their run chase. Their combined efforts ensured that NZ faced an uphill battle throughout their innings, ultimately leading to England’s victory.
Brydon Carse knocks out Daryl Mitchell with a ripper
In the 12th over, a pivotal moment unfolded as Brydon Carse took over from Reece Topley to commence his spell. Carse unleashed his third delivery, a full-length ball that angled in just around the off-stump. Daryl Mitchell, attempti𓂃ng to drive the white leather, found himself completely beaten, resulting in the ball piercing through and shattering the off-stump in a dramatic display of precision and skill.
Here is the video:
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Nip-backer perfection 😍 |
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