Overview
- England were swept 3-0, with their designated top four contributing just 84 runs across the series, a record low for a team batting at least three times in ODIs.
- McCullum said he does not foresee the New Zealand results carrying into the Ashes, which begin on November 21 at Optus Stadium in Perth.
- The coach called for batters to be braver and adjust their tempo better in challenging conditions rather than waiting for flat pitches.
- England have only one warm-up game against the England Lions before the Perth opener.
- Fast bowler Jofra Archer returned and completed his full quotas in the final two ODIs, while Australia captain Pat Cummins is reported to be out of the first Test with a back injury.