Black Caps outclassed as England claim the ODI series silverware BRENDON EGANSKY SPORTA few meaty blows from Mitchell Santner pushed the Black Caps past 200 but the damage was done. The Black Caps never recovered from the pre-game unavailability of veteran batsman and game four hero Ross Taylor, who was unable to shake off a thigh injury in time. There were soft dismissals from the Black Caps' top order and questionable shot selection, but England's quicks set the tone early and were well backed up their spinners. It completed a horrible series for opening partnerships for the Black Caps with the highest 12 in Wellington. He fell to another smart diving catch from Stokes at cover giving England all the ascendancy with the Black Caps 79-5.

Source: Stuff March 10, 2018 04:30 UTC