ICC Champions Trophy 2017: England vs New Zealand, 5 things that went wrong for the Kiwis

#2 Under firing middle order

Neil Broom has struggled for form

As mentioned above, New Zealand failed to mount a proper challenge as, in the end, it was a fairly easy win for the hosts. After missing out against Australia, the Kiwi middle order had the chance to step up and make themselves noticed but they failed miserably yet again.

Ross Taylor got a start and looked like he would take his side to victory until he was dismissed by the Man of the Match, Jake Ball. The trio of Neil Broom, Corey Anderson and James Neesham failed yet again and the coaching staff now have their task cut out for them as they attempt to resurrect New Zealand from this slump.

Broom especially looked nervous in both the games whereas Neesham just doesn't look cut out for a tournament of this magnitude.