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England collapsed to 33-5 in the first ODI against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui after losing the toss and being put in to bat. Brydon Carse was the chief tormentor, dismissing Young and Williamson with consecutive balls. Harry Brook then played a stunning innings of 135 off 101 balls, supported by Overton’s 46, to rescue England and lift them to a total of 223 all out in 35.2 overs. Carse also trapped Latham lbw to add to his tally, finishing with figures of 4-41. In reply, New Zealand lost Ravindra to Wood and at the time of writing were at 66-4.

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Brook’s Heroic Century Rescues England from Collapsing Innings in First ODI

Mount Maunganui, New Zealand – A magnificent century from Harry Brook (135 off 101 balls) hauled England back from the brink in the first ODI against New Zealand, after a disastrous start saw them slump to 33-5.

After losing the toss and being asked to bat by New Zealand, England’s top order crumbled against a fiery New Zealand attack. Brydon Carse was the wrecker-in-chief, dismissing both Will Young and Kane Williamson with consecutive deliveries to send shockwaves through the English batting lineup. Carse later returned to trap Tom Latham LBW.

With the innings in tatters, Brook took the attack to the New Zealand bowlers, displaying a mixture of power and finesse in his remarkable innings. Jamie Overton contributed a valuable 46, providing crucial support as England scrambled to reach 223 before being bowled out in 35.2 overs. Foulkes was the pick of the New Zealand bowlers, taking 4-41.

New Zealand’s reply also started shakily, with Luke Wood dismissing Rachin Ravindra and Latham falling victim to Carse to leave the Kiwis at 66-4, with Carse boasting three wickets.

Jofra Archer, who recently arrived in New Zealand alongside fellow Ashes hopefuls Josh Tongue and Mark Wood, sat out this first ODI as part of England’s cautious Ashes preparation. Archer will be available for the second ODI in Hamilton.

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