New Zealand have beaten England in a game of cricket.
For the first time since the Black Caps pummelled England by an innings and 49 runs in the pink ball test in Auckland, in March last year, they finally ticked the W column again in the second Twenty20 international in Wellington on Sunday.
After all that World Cup drama, then a flat seven-wicket defeat in the Christchurch series opener on Friday, New Zealand posted 176-8 thanks to some late Jimmy Neesham hitting, then defended stoutly for a 21-run victory before an afternoon crowd of 10,539.
The sides head to Nelson at 1-1 for game three of five on Tuesday.
Victory also confirmed Westpac Stadium as one of New Zealand’s favourite venues in the shortest format, chalking up their sixth straight win when they skittled England for 155 with one ball remaining.
