England’s top-order struggles continued ahead of the Ashes during a two-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the third one-day international, as the hosts completed a series sweep in Wellington.The tourists slumped to 44-4 and 102-7 after losing the toss and batting first at the Sky Stadium, with England’s top four of Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett, Joe Root and Jacob Bethell combining for just 21 runs.
Jamie Overton, who scored his first half-century in an ODI, was England’s leading scorer, finishing second for the second time. Jos Carse (38) and Brydon Buttler (38), both of whom were late supporters, were finally dismissed by England at the end of their 41st Over.
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Jamie Overton has helped England recover from their nightmare start
New Zealand was eight down with 27 runs to score and needed three quick wickets to close the game. Zak Foulkes (14) & Blair Tickner ( 18) secured the victory with just 32 balls remaining to complete a 3-0 victory.
Score summary of England vs New Zealand – third ODI in Wellington
England 222 All Out in 40.2 Overs: Jamie Overton 68 (from 62), Jost Buttler 38 (from 56), Bryce Care 36 (from 30); Blair Tickner 664, Jacob Duffy 556
New Zealand 226-8 after 44.4 Overs:Rachin Ravindri (46 from 37), Daryl Mitchell (44) from 68, Devon Conway (34) from 44; Jamie Overton (2-23) and Sam Curran (2-46)
England’s first order is not delivering Smith (5 years old) continued to have a poor series as he was pushed behind by Foulkes. Foulkes also trapped Root (2 years old) LBW. Duckett (8 year-old) pushed Duffy up to the mid-off position, as England’s first-order continued to be fragile.
Brook (six), edged Bracewell to second slip from Duffy. Bethell (11) also edged behind. England was in a mess at 44-5 after the 10-over Powerplay. Sam Curran, Buttler and Buttler stabilized with a 53 run stand, before Tickner bowled both.
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Carse scored four sixes during his 30-ball innings, and the pair put on a 58-run stand. Mitchell, who had ruled himself out for the Ashes, took a great catch in the cover off Tickner. Archer, who was 13 at the time, was also dismissed by Tickner. Overton reached his 50-year-old milestone with successive boundaries off Tickner. He took charge of the strike with 10 fours, and two sixes. His innings ended with him picking out Young, as he picked out.
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