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Harry Brook’s exceptional innings of 135 was in vain as New Zealand defeated England by four wickets in the ODI series opener at Bay Oval on Sunday.

Batting first, England experienced a disastrous top-order collapse, finding themselves at 5 for 3, which soon worsened to 10 for 4 and 56 for 6. However, Brook’s incredible knock of 135 off 101 balls lifted the visitors to a respectable total of 223 all out in 35.2 overs.

Chasing a target of 224, New Zealand faced early trouble at 66 for 4, with Brydon Carse taking three wickets in a new-ball spell. Nonetheless, Michael Bracewell and Daryl Mitchell turned the game around with a crucial fifth-wicket partnership of 92 runs. Bracewell scored 51, and Mitchell remained unbeaten on 78, guiding the hosts to victory with 13.

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