Welcome to the highlights of New Zealand vs England 1st ODI - 1997 England tour of New Zealand 5-match ODI series - The first One-Day International cricket match between New Zealand and England was played at Lancaster Park, Christchurch on February 20, 1997.
Match Overview:
Spinner Phil Tufnell's career-best 4 for 22, Graham Thorpe's 82 and Alec Stewart's 81 leads England to four-wicket victory over New Zealand and take a 1-0 lead in the first ODI.
Only New Zealand Batting Highlights
In-Depth Match Highlights:
New Zealand scored 222-6 in 50 overs with top scorer by Nathan Astle struck 50 off 62-balls including 6-fours.
Chris Harris cracked a unbeaten 48 off 51-balls including two boundaries, Stephen Fleming scored 34 off 55-balls included a boundary.
Adam Parore cracked a 26 off 51-balls including a boundary, Lee Germon hit 19 off 29-balls included a four and Chris Cairns scored 15 off 31-balls contained one-four.
England best bowler by Phil Tufnell claimed a 4-wickets for 22-runs, Alan Mullally and Dominic Cork both took one-wickets.
England chase down the target of 223, finishing at 226 for 6 in 48.5 overs with top scorer by Graham Thorpe cracked a 82 off 104-balls including 8-fours & a six.
Alec Stewart struck 81 off 110-balls including 8-fours & a six and Mike Atherton hit 19 off 21-balls contained 3-fours.
New Zealand best bowler by Heath Davis picked up 3-wickets for 44-runs in 8.5-overs, Simon Doull took 2-wickets and one for Dipak Patel.
Phil Tufnell named Player of the match for his excellent spin bowling performance to claimed a career-best 4-wickets for 22-runs in 10-overs including a maiden with economy rate of 2.20.
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