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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Malik Ouzia

Jonny Bairstow knock not enough as fine New Zealand chase sees T20 series finish level

Jonny Bairstow’s half-century proved in vain as New Zealand completed a fine turnaround to earn a series-levelling victory by six wickets in the Fourth T20 at Trent Bridge.

Bairstow’s 73 from 41 balls had given England a flying start, but the Black Caps’ spinners fought back superbly to limit the home side to 175 for eight, Mitchell Santner taking three wickets including that of the opener.

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