England Lose By Ten Wickets

England lost in a terrible performance which saw them lose by ten wickets to a youthful New Zealand side. England batted first and got off to a brilliant start scoring 41 in the first six overs. Mustard soon got carried away and got caught at mid-off trying to drive over the top. Ian Bell was out next ball to a delivery that lifted and caught his bat on the way through to McCullum. A partnership between Cook and Pietersen dispelled any fears as the pair took the score to 85-2 after 15 overs. England’s progress was halted when there were a 2 and half hours of rain. Pietersen was out lbw to Mason after a long stride down the wicket. Collingwood, facing his first ball was run out going for a ridiculous second. Shah got a lovely ball which cut back to bowl him from Mason, Bopara ran Cook out and Graeme Swann followed. Bopara and Broad both got 23 but it was not enough as England were all out for 130. New Zealand were set a revised target of 165 in 36 overs. New Zealand comfortably got there in the 19th over as England dropped three catches on the way. New Zealand take a two-nil lead in the series with three matches to go.

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