The host nation New Zealand were forced to bat first in the second ODI against England, Kiwis make a change with injured skipper Kane Williamson was out and Mark Chapman was taking his spot in the team. Lockie Ferguson was also included in the squad in place of leg-spinner Ish Sodhi, considering the pace of the wicket. New Zealand suffered an early blow with Chris Woakes dismissing in-form Key opener Colin Munro cheaply. Munro edged an out-swing and the ball went straight to Jos Buttler behind the stumps. Ross Taylor was run out for 10 after which Guptill went on to complete his fifty. He departed three balls later after being dismissed by Moeen Ali. Moeen Ali struck again to dismiss Tom Latham. Colin de Grandhomme was run out by Jonny Bairstow for 38 runs. Mitchell Santner completed his maiden fifty and took New Zealand to 223 at the close of the innings. England chased down the target with 6 wickets in hands.

England winning captain after register win over New Zealand “We certainly raised our level of intensity. Particularly in the first ten overs and the chances that we created, the run-outs and fielding, probably the difference today. I think it is a really good surface to field on, we just have to do the basics right. We dropped a few chances in the first game and wanted to set that right. The guys are very experienced and the intention is very clear with the bat which is to go out and score runs and not hold back. Ben is a big character. He lifts everyone in the side and it is great to see him back in form.”