Tickner Shines as New Zealand Clinches Series Win Against England

New Zealand's Blair Tickner claimed four wickets, while Daryl Mitchell's unbeaten 56 guided the hosts to a five-wicket victory over England in the second ODI in Hamilton. This win secured the series for New Zealand, despite a challenging chase shaped by strong bowling from England's Jofra Archer.

Late replacement Blair Tickner delivered a standout performance, taking four wickets for 34 runs, as New Zealand triumphed over England by five wickets in the second one-day international in Hamilton. This victory secured the series win for the Black Caps.

Daryl Mitchell, contributing an unbeaten 56, anchored the run chase despite a challenging spell of pace bowling by England's Jofra Archer. Archer claimed three wickets for 23 runs, unsettling the New Zealand top order before Mitchell and Mitchell Santner settled the innings.

Tickner, stepping in for injured paceman Kyle Jamieson, proved decisive in his first international start since May 2023, as his bowling dismantled the England lineup. Alongside key performances from Mitchell and Santner, New Zealand overcame England's efforts to seal the series.

(With inputs from agencies.)