First T20 in Christchurch washed out
England had posted 153-6 before rain arrived
Sam Curran (49* off 35) led recovery from 81-5
Second game of three-match series on Monday at Hagley Oval
Curran 7, Cox 5
There has only been one boundary since the eighth over with New Zealand continuing to apply the squeeze. Michael Bracewell concedes only singles here, with Sam Curran almost slicing a catch to short third.
Ben Jones
CricViz analyst
England will be looking for any reason to be optimistic, and there's recent cause for it - Pakistan defended 134 against New Zealand on this ground last year, the lowest defence here.
New Zealand's lankiest quick Kyle Jamieson returns and bowls four dots in a tidy over. He gets down, and it's a long way down, to stop one Jordan Cox drive near his bootlaces. New Zealand are well on top.
A long way back from here for England if WinViz is anything to go by...
Image source, CricVizCurran 4, Cox 1
The pitch does not seem to be getting any easier. Sam Curran, now joined by the previously mentioned Jordan Cox, almost chips Michael Bracewell's off-spin to extra cover.
Neil Wagner
Former New Zealand bowler on TNT Sports
That's a huge wicket for Michael Bracewell who has had some success at this ground. Jos Buttler knew he was in trouble as soon as he hit it.
Buttler c Henry b Bracewell 29 (Eng 81-5)
Buttler gone! Seam did the damage early on but now the spinners are turning the screw. It's another dismissal with the batter sending the ball too high as they aim down the ground. Matt Henry runs around from long-off to take the catch.
Ben Jones
CricViz analyst
At the halfway point of the innings, Jos Buttler had only faced 21 balls. That's the fewest balls he's faced at that stage when opening for England - he can't get on strike.
Buttler 27, Curran 2
Sam Curran joins Jos Buttler, who has struggled for the strike since the powerplay. The PCA player of the year and Hundred highest run-scorer is England's number seven so they're not short of batting even with the four wickets.
Ben Jones
CricViz analyst
Working out the length for this pitch will be key for England's bowlers, but it's not been clear so far.
A classic 6-8m good length has got the treatment so far, run rate just under 14rpo - full deliveries have gone at run a ball.
Banton c Neesham b Santner 9 (Eng 75-4)
A wicket immediately after the drinks break. Tom Banton aims towards central Christchurch but, having not quite got to the pitch, sends a catch high into the night's sky. Jimmy Neesham settles himself down at long-on and holds on with one eye on the boundary sponge.
I'll admit my knowledge of medieval armour is limited. You may be able to answer that better than me.
The shield seems to be the same as the one used by Oxenford...
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Morning. I'm not blessed with the advantage of cricket on the telly. What kind of shield are we talking for the umpire? Side plate, Pictish round, or full on Knights of St George stuff?
Damian
I thought he was protecting a broken arm, interesting concept for it's use!
Chris
Buttler 26, Banton 9
Tom Banton drills an aerial drive - the only boundary in Jimmy Neesham's second over. Banton is grinning at the end of it. He may have been struggling after a tight single to Mitchell Santner.
WinViz gives New Zealand the edge but England are still right in it at this stage...
Image source, CricVizButtler 26, Banton 3
Jos Buttler grumpily wafts a glove in after missing out to Mitchell Santner's spin at the end of the over. This ground has the lowest average score of any ground in New Zealand.
Tom Banton pushes his first delivery into the covers. It seems he's ahead of Jordan Cox in the England pecking order currently.
Shane Bond
Former New Zealand bowler Shane Bond on TNT Sports
Jimmy Neesham always seems to take big wickets, and that's a big wicket. Harry Brook is a dangerous man and someone you want to get early.
Brook b Neesham 20 (Eng 64-3)
But Jimmy Neesham strikes back at the end of the over. Harry Brook looks back wondering how this has happened.
While advancing and moving slightly to leg he's managed to inside edge a ball onto his pads which has then deflected back onto the stumps.
A flick of the wrists!
Six more.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dots | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Salt,caught Chapman, bowled Duffy Salt, caught Chapman, bowled Duffy | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 75.00 |
Buttler,caught Henry, bowled Bracewell Buttler, caught Henry, bowled Bracewell | 29 | 25 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 55 | 116.00 |
Bethell,caught and bowled Henry Bethell, caught and bowled Henry | 15 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 115.38 |
Brook,bowled Neesham Brook, bowled Neesham | 20 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 142.86 |
Banton,caught Neesham, bowled Santner Banton, caught Neesham, bowled Santner | 9 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 100.00 |
S Curran,not out S Curran, not out | 49 | 35 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 49 | 140.00 |
Cox,caught Mitchell, bowled Jamieson Cox, caught Mitchell, bowled Jamieson | 16 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 88.89 |
Carse,not out Carse, not out | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 100.00 |
Extras, no balls 1, wides 3, byes 0, leg byes 5, total 9 Extras, no balls 1, wides 3, byes 0, leg byes 5, total 9 | |||||||
Total,153 for 6 20.0 overs Total,153 for 6 20.0 overs |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Dots | No balls | Wides | 4s | 6s | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Henry | 4.0 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.50 |
Duffy | 4.0 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11.25 |
Jamieson | 4.0 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.75 |
Santner | 4.0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.00 |
Neesham | 2.0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10.00 |
Bracewell | 2.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.00 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
11 for 1 (1.4 overs) | Salt |
29 for 2 (4.1 overs) | Bethell |
64 for 3 (7.6 overs) | Brook |
75 for 4 (10.1 overs) | Banton |
81 for 5 (11.3 overs) | Buttler |
114 for 6 (16.4 overs) | Cox |