Ross Taylor scored his 18th one-day international century and combined in a 178-run partnership with Tom Latham to lead New Zealand to a three-wicket win over England in the first game of their five-match series at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Sunday. Taylor (113) and Latham (79) helped the hosts recover from 27 for three in the 10th over to reach 287 for seven in the final over after England had scored a credible 284 for eight. “I needed to take it deep and give ourselves a chance,” Taylor said. “It was a little two-paced, even the slower balls kissed off different to a few days ago. READ | Shaun Marsh leads Australians to warm-up win vs South Africa A“There wasn’t much between the sides,” England captain Eoin Morgan said.

Source: Hindustan Times February 25, 2018 09:45 UTC