England Dominate Second T20 Thanks to Salt and Brook
England Dominate Second T20 Thanks to Salt and Brook
England secured a 65-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20 in Christchurch in today’s game and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The win was set up by a record-breaking batting performance by the salt and brook, followed by a clinical bowling display.
Batting Blitz
England’s innings which was the highlights of the 129-run partnership between Phil Salt and captain Harry Brook, who combined to take the tourists to an imposing total of 236-4 in their 20 overs. This score set a new record for the highest T20 International total at venue of Hagley Oval and stands as England’s fifth highest in the format.
- Phil Salt continued his brilliant run of form, anchoring the innings with 85 off 56 balls.
- Harry Brook was the aggressor, smashing 78 off just 35 balls, including five sixes. His destructive knock capitalized on some uncharacteristically sloppy New Zealand fielding, notably a dropped catch by Jimmy Neesham. Brook’s relentless hitting left the Black Caps bowlers struggling to contain the flow of runs.
Clinical Bowling and Fielding
Going to a Massive 236 run chase, New Zealand needed their best-ever T20 effort, but they rarely looked up to the task. Though they had a decent start, reaching 87-2 after nine overs, the required run rate proved too high.
England’s bowling attack was led by the leg-spinner Adil Rashid, who was the standout performer as given 32 runs in their four overs spell and took 4 wickets. Crucially, England’s catching was “clinical,” helping them dismantle the hosts’ innings. New Zealand were eventually bowled out for 171 in 18 overs.
England can now clinch the series when they face New Zealand in the third and final match in Auckland on Thursday.
