• New Zealand sealed the three-match ODI series defeating England by 5 wickets with 101 balls to spare.

  • Blair Tickner was adjudged Player of the Match for his exceptional four-wicket haul.

Fans erupt as Blair Tickner and Daryl Mitchell lead New Zealand to series-clinching win over England in 2nd ODI
Blair Tickner’s fiery spell and Daryl Mitchell’s blistering knock seals ODI series win for New Zealand over England (Image source: X)

New Zealand clinched the ODI series against England with a commanding five-wicket win in the 2nd ODI at Hamilton on Wednesday, fueled by Blair Tickner‘s four-wicket haul and a blistering knock from Daryl Mitchell. The match saw the hosts chase down England’s modest total of 175 with 101 balls to spare, thrilling home fans and sealing the series with an assertive all-round display.

Blair Tickner’s fiery spell turns the tide for New Zealand

England, opting to bat on a damp Hamilton pitch, struggled to find rhythm against a fired-up New Zealand attack. Tickner was the chief destroyer, delivering a career-best spell to dismantle the visitors’ middle and lower order. Tickner struck at key junctures to remove set batter Joe Root, the dangerous Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, and Adil Rashid, finishing with figures of 4/34 in his eight overs. His pace and bounce proved decisive as England were unable to build solid partnerships, with only Harry Brook (34), Jamie Overton (42), and Root (25) offering resistance.

England’s collapse after a promising powerplay came as Tickner ramped up the pressure in the middle overs. England lost wickets in clusters, including two reviews where the hosts successfully overturned decisions, and finished on a paltry 175 in 36 overs. Tickner’s accuracy and aggression won him the Player of the Match award, underlining his emergence as a match-winner in crunch home conditions.

Daryl Mitchell’s masterclass guides New Zealand to ODI series win over England

Chasing 176, New Zealand lost early wickets to Jofra Archer, with Will Young departing in the very first over and Kane Williamson bowled by Overton. However, Mitchell steadied the chase with a composed yet aggressive innings, controlling proceedings after the powerplay. His partnership with Rachin Ravindra blossomed as both batters rotated strike and found boundaries, ramping up the scoring rate just as England sought to squeeze.

Mitchell brought up his fifty in style, peppering the leg-side with power and finesse. He finished unbeaten on 56 off 59 balls, striking six boundaries and two maximums to demoralize the England bowling unit. Ravindra’s valuable 54 off 58 set the platform, while Mitchell Santner’s rapid 34 off 17 balls ensured the chase was completed with authority and flair. New Zealand reached 177/5 in 33.1 overs, sending the crowd into celebration mode as Mitchell fittingly finished off the match with a boundary.

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