Duncan Wright: McCullum already ticking here. England will have to be slick in the field-have to gobble even half a chance.

James Tompkinson: Today will test this new England team in a different way - can they keep control of the game in the face of a batting onslaught?

Finn's radar goes slightly awry with a couple of wides - one way outside off, the other down leg. He then receives the McCullum treatment courtesy of a late cut through backward point for four. England need a re-think. They haven't bowled many deliveries at McCullum's stumps so far.

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Now then, with Brendon McCullum hitting sixes for fun, it's time to see if you can score a maximum of your own. The good folks at CBBC Kickabout+ have come up with six teasing questions about England and New Zealand. Take it on right here.

Jeremy Coney
Ex-New Zealand captain on BBC Test Match Special

"It's very tough bowling in the first powerplay against someone like McCullum. I'd advise the bowlers to try to get very close to McCullum. You don't want to give him any width and freedom to hit with the arms."

We Review Anything: McCullum batting like an elevated tailender again. He'll probably get 100 off 60, but it's grim to watch.

Sam Ager: McCullum got a hot date tonight?

Jordan is unlucky. He angles a short ball into McCullum, which he edges on to the side of his helmet and over Ben Stokes at second slip for four. McCullum has 33 from 18 balls. Ominous.

McCullum is on the charge. Jordan is the victim as the Kiwi skipper takes him for a four and then two sixes, the last of them a huge hit on the pull that comes right out of the middle of the bat and sends the ball bouncing off and over the stand. New balls please.

Alex Campbell: Three months ago England were humiliated in the World Cup by the likes of New Zealand. Three days ago England recorded their biggest ever win in ODI cricket against the Black Caps. Who knows what to expect next in this roller coaster ride of being an England fan.

Indeed, Alex. That Edgbaston display was something special. But what other sporting turnarounds is it comparable to or even bettered by? You can get in touch with us and offer your suggestions via Twitter (#bbccricket) or on text (81111).

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Guptill gets in on the act with a drive off Finn through extra cover for four. It was said at the start that this is a superb pitch and we've seen nothing so far to dispute that. There is absolutely no room for error from the bowlers, as Guptill illustrates with a pull from a bouncer to send the ball over the rope at backward point. New Zealand going well.

Simon Mann
BBC Test Match Special

"50 overs seems an enormous length of time. If you can get in, you can get an enormous amount of runs, especially on good pitches and fast outfields."

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McCullum welcomes Jordan back by taking a step and half and swinging wildly as the ball flies past the bat. If he'd connected, Kennington station was in danger. He does connect with the penultimate ball, which he smashes low through cover for four.

Jeremy Coney
Ex-New Zealand captain on BBC Test Match Special

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"I'm very interested to see how McCullum plays today. I think there's a chance he will continue with this high-risk approach. He will take a very overt style to trying to win the battle for length. I think he's a bit better than that: I'd like to see the same urgency but without indiscretion."

A Guptill prod into off to get him off the mark, gives us McCullum v Finn part three. The former signals his intent by clubbing one over mid-on that just holds up to bring the batsman two. He then aggressively whips another single down to wide fine leg. Finn drops a touch too short and wide with his final ball and Guptill hammers a cut through point for four. This pitch is simply too good for slight lapses like that.

Jeremy Coney
Ex-New Zealand captain on BBC Test Match Special

"It's a very sultry day. McCullum didn't want to make a second mistake at the toss and this looks a good batting pitch with good bounce and carry."

John Gammage: Can't help but think New Zealand batting first needing to hit big puts England on the front foot - a bowlers' innings surely?

Jeremy Coney
Ex-New Zealand captain on BBC Test Match Special

"That just emphasises how fast McCullum's hands are. Whereas Guptill was just looking to play off the back foot and defend to Finn, McCullum was into that shot so quickly."

Get your eye in Brendon? Nah, I won't bother thanks. Jordan drops slightly short and the batsman is on it in a flash, pulling away to the wide mid-on boundary. Jordan responds well, though, with a couple that beat the Kiwi skipper for pace outside off stump.

Simon Mann
BBC Test Match Special

"That was an excellent first over from Finn - right on target."

Good line and length. Good pace and bounce. Finn starts very well, keeping Guptill tied up at the striker's end for a maiden. He darts one past a flashing drive and then pins the batsman back in his crease a couple of times, with the ball bouncing just the stumps from the first and then smashing the econd painfully into Guptill's glove.

As is now standard, Jerusalem echoes around the Oval as the England players make their way out on to the pitch, followed soon after by Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum. The latter will be aiming to do much better than his first-over dismissal in the first match. Steven Finn has the ball in his hand, ready to continue his recent personal tussle with the Kiwi skipper...