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Twitter reactions: Brydon Carse, Harry Brook shine in England’s thumping win over New Zealand in 1st T20I

August 31, 2023
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Brydon Carse shines on T20I debut

In an exhilarating encounter at the Riverside Ground, England locked horns with New Zealand in the first T20I of the New Zealand Tour of England 2023. England’s decision to bowl after winning the toss set the tone for an action-packed match.

New Zealand Innings:

New Zealand’s batting effort saw them posting a total of 139/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite a few contributions, their innings lacked substantial partnerships. Glenn Phillips emerged as the top scorer with a well-played 41 off 38 balls. Finn Allen provided some quick momentum with 21 runs off 15 balls, including 3 towering sixes. Brydon Carse and Luke Wood led the England bowling attack, taking 3 wickets each, while Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali also chipped in with crucial breakthroughs.

England Innings:

Chasing a target of 140, England’s top order combined power and precision to chase down the total in just 14 overs, showcasing their dominance. Dawid Malan played a pivotal role with a solid half-century, scoring 54 runs off 42 balls. Harry Brook‘s aggressive approach yielded him 43 runs off 27 balls, including 3 sixes. England lost 3 wickets in the process, but their consistent scoring kept them ahead. Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson and Ish Sodhi managed to take wickets for New Zealand, but couldn’t stem the tide of England’s charge.

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Result:

England secured a convincing victory, winning by 7 wickets with 6 overs to spare. Their disciplined bowling and calculated batting allowed them to gain an early lead in the T20I series against New Zealand.

Player of the Match:

Brydon Carse was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance with the ball. His 3-wicket haul for 23 runs in 4 overs played a crucial role in restricting New Zealand’s total and setting up England’s successful chase.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

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August 31, 2023 at 12:22PM
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