Overview
- The third T20 at Eden Park was abandoned after 3.4 overs with New Zealand 38-1, handing England the series.
- England’s lone completed match was a 65-run win in Christchurch, led by Phil Salt’s 85, Harry Brook’s 78 and Adil Rashid’s four wickets.
- Harry Brook was named player of the series with 98 runs and described the limited play as frustrating.
- The stop-start tour highlighted the risks of scheduling in New Zealand’s spring, with captains noting learnings but limited match time.
- The teams now begin a three-match ODI series on Sunday, with England adding Joe Root, Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith, and Jofra Archer set to join for the last two games.