England vs New Zealand, Live Score and Commentary, ENG vs NZ, 30 August, 2023
COMPLETED / 1st T20I / Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

143/3 (14 ov)

139/9 (20 ov)
England won by 7 wickets
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Player of the match
Brydon Carse,
England

Player of the Series
Dawid Malan,
England
Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Harry Brook | 43 | 27 | 2 | 3 | 159.26 |
Liam Livingstone | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 250.00 |
Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
Adam Milne | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 10.00 |
Lockie Ferguson | 3 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 11.33 |
England won by 7 wickets
England vs New Zealand, Live Cricket Commentary
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Key Stats
- Partnership: 27 run (2.1 ov): Liam Livingstone: 10 (4), Harry Brook: 15 (9)
- Last Bat: Dawid Malan 54(42) - c D Mitchell b L Ferguson Lockie Ferguson
- Fall of Wickets: 5 - 1 Jonny Bairstow, 62 - 2 Will Jacks, 116 - 3 Dawid Malan
- Reviews Remaining: England - 2 of 2, New Zealand - 2 of 2
- Toss: England elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: 1st T20I
- Series: England vs New Zealand
- Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2023
- Time: 10:30 PM
- Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
- City: Chester-le-Street
- Umpires: Martin Saggers (England) , Mike Burns (England) , Alex Wharf (England, TV)
- Referee: Chris Broad (England)
Mitchell Santner to Harry Brook, 1 run, Harry Brook goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Mitchell Santner to Dawid Malan, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Dawid Malan goes forward and play it with soft hands towards short mid wicket, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
Mitchell Santner to Dawid Malan, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! full length, on the off stump, Mitchell Santner strays from his line, sending it too far outside the off-stump, and the Umpire calls it a wide.
Mitchell Santner to Dawid Malan, 2 runs, Mitchell Santner delivers arm ball at full length, Dawid Malan goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Dawid Malan to just 2 runs.
Mitchell Santner to Dawid Malan, 1 run, Mitchell Santner delivers arm ball at full length, Dawid Malan goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Dawid Malan to just 1 run.
Mitchell Santner to Harry Brook, 1 run, Mitchell Santner delivers arm ball at good length, Harry Brook goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep square leg, limits Harry Brook to just 1 run.
Mitchell Santner to Dawid Malan, Six, Six !! What a delivery! arm ball lands right on the stumps, and Dawid Malan goes forward and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep and sends it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
End of over 11 (12 runs)
Tim Southee to Harry Brook, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Harry Brook goes forward and dabs it towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
Tim Southee to Harry Brook, Six, Six !! What a delivery! fast ball lands right on the stumps, and Harry Brook goes forward and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull and sends it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
Tim Southee to Harry Brook, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Harry Brook goes forward and dabs it towards slip, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
Tim Southee to Harry Brook, 2 runs, Harry Brook goes forward to take fast ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Tim Southee to Harry Brook, 1 run, Harry Brook goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Tim Southee to Dawid Malan, 1 run, Tim Southee delivers at good length, Dawid Malan goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Dawid Malan to just 1 run.
End of over 12 (10 runs)
Dawid Malan c D Mitchell b L Ferguson 54 (42) Lockie Ferguson to Dawid Malan, no run, c D Mitchell b L Ferguson, Caught out !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Dawid Malan as the batter goes forward to strike it towards mid off, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Daryl Mitchell for a soft dismissal.
Lockie Ferguson to Liam Livingstone, 2 runs, Liam Livingstone goes back and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivered at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 2 runs.
Lockie Ferguson to Liam Livingstone, 2 no ball, No ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Liam Livingstone goes back and smacks it towards short mid wicket. no ball ! It's above the waist height.
Lockie Ferguson to Harry Brook, 3 no ball, No ball !! , good length, on the leg stump, Harry Brook goes back and slams the ball towards deep fine leg, umpire calls a no ball as Lockie Ferguson overstepped the crease. Back to back no ball, again a free hit is coming up
Lockie Ferguson to Harry Brook, 1 run, Lockie Ferguson delivers at full length, Harry Brook goes back and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep cover, limits Harry Brook to just 1 run.
Lockie Ferguson to Liam Livingstone, 1 run, Lockie Ferguson delivers fast ball at full length, Liam Livingstone goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short cover, limits Liam Livingstone to just 1 run.
Lockie Ferguson to Harry Brook, 2 runs, Harry Brook goes forward and plays a well-timed flick shot off an delivered at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Lockie Ferguson to Harry Brook, 1 run, Lockie Ferguson delivers fast ball at good length, Harry Brook goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep fine leg, limits Harry Brook to just 1 run.
End of over 13 (12 runs)
Adam Milne to Harry Brook, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Harry Brook goes forward and dabs it towards point, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
Adam Milne to Harry Brook, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Harry Brook goes forward and dabs it towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly, and makes a brilliant stop.
Adam Milne to Harry Brook, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Harry Brook elegantly goes forward into the shot and gracefully guides it to deep mid wicket region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
Adam Milne to Harry Brook, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Harry Brook elegantly goes forward into the shot and gracefully guides it to long on region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
Adam Milne to Harry Brook, 1 run, Adam Milne delivers at good length, Harry Brook goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the short cover, limits Harry Brook to just 1 run.
Adam Milne to Liam Livingstone, Six, Six !! What a delivery! lands right on the stumps, and Liam Livingstone goes back and exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers pull and sends it flying to the deep mid wicket region for a remarkable Maximum!
End of over 14 (15 runs)