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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
David Charlesworth

Harry Brook smashes remarkable century to rescue England against New Zealand

England captain Harry Brook celebrates after reaching his century (Andrew Cornaga/AP) - (AP)

Harry Brook ploughed an astonishing lone furrow as his 135 rescued England from abject capitulation in the first ODI against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui.

Brook walked out with his side wobbling on five for three after Jamie Smith was cleaned up by Matt Henry first ball before Zak Foulkes exploited bowler-friendly conditions to have Ben Duckett caught behind and Joe Root castled.

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