New Zealand beat England by four wickets in the first ODI at Mount Maunganui on Sunday.

New Zealand hunted down the target with 13.2 overs to spare.

New Zealand’s chase of 224 was shaky at first, losing three quick wickets, but Michael Bracewell’s 51 and Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten 78 steered them to a four-wicket victory. England will likely regret dropping catches, notably those of Bracewell and Santner, which ultimately proved costly.

Brydon Carse struck early, removing Will Young and Kane Williamson in consecutive deliveries, and then Luke Wood dismissed Rachin Ravindra, leaving New Zealand reeling at 24/3.

Tom Latham counter-attacked, keeping the scoreboard moving until Carse trapped him lbw, ending a 42-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Mitchell. Carse’s impressive opening

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