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The Guardian - UK
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Taha Hashim

Malan and Brook smash England to victory over New Zealand in first T20 international – as it happened

England easily chase down the 140 needed to beat New Zealand at the Riverside.
England easily chase down the 140 needed to beat New Zealand at the Riverside. Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images/Reuters

England go 1-0 up in the four-match T20i series

Emma John’s report is in, so that’ll be enough from me. I’ll be back tomorrow for England Women’s T20i series opener against Sri Lanka. See you then!

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Jos Buttler is a happy man speaking to Simon Doull at the presentation – there’s not really a bad word to say about England’s display today. New Zealand had the upper hand for the first six balls of the match and then England’s attack took over, with Sam Curran the only bowler to not take a wicket. The Black Caps looked a touch off with the bat; they’ve got until Friday night at Old Trafford to sort themselves out.

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