For the second time in four days, England’s blundering with the bat doomed them to defeat, the touring side skittled for just 175 to leave New Zealand with not so much a chase but more a stroll.
Half-centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell carried the Black Caps to a victory sealed with nearly 17 overs to spare, England consigned to a ninth consecutive away defeat in one-day international games, and a sixth lost series in their past seven attempts.
