Trans-Tasman T20 Tri-Series 2018: England vs New Zealand- 6th match, 5 talking points

#2 Boult and Southee stall the runs

At one stage, it seemed that England would score in excess of 210, with the English scorecard reading 117 for the loss of 2 wickets at the end of the 12th over. However, Malan was soon dismissed and it started a down-slide for the visitors. Morgan and Malan had managed a partnership of 93 runs in 54 deliveries and the stage was set for the likes of Jos Buttler and Sam Billings to end the innings on a high.

But Trent Boult and the other bowlers had other plans. The former dismissed Billings with a perfect yorker and after being hit for ten in two balls, sent back Liam Dawson with a back of the length, slower delivery. Southee sent David Willey packing and gave away just 16 runs in his last 12 balls. Ish Sodhi gave away just 4 in his last seven balls, picking up Buttler.

Without these efforts, New Zealand would have had a higher target to chase.