England triumphed by two runs in their T20 international against New Zealand in Hamilton, but failed to prevent the hosts reaching Wednesday's tri-series final against Australia due to net run rate. A compelling match came down to 12 runs required off the final over, and four runs from the final ball as Tom Curran pitched up and forced Colin de Grandhomme to drive to long-off for a single. England held their nerve in the final stanzas despite a rollicking chase. Some of the impact of the result was diluted once New Zealand reached 175, the score required to return them to Eden Park.

New Zealand's chase looked promising after the 14th over when left-arm orthodox spinner Liam Dawson completed his spell. He could afford some confidence, having conceded nine runs from three overs and claiming the wicket of Kane Williamson. Guptill continued the form he struck with an Eden Park century last week, gathering speed on his way to 62 runs off 47 balls.

Chapman showed the pedigree which has brought him into the team on the back of domestic bliss and Hong Kong international experience. The way he found his arc to clear the legside demonstrated the height of professionalism as part of 37 off 30 balls.