England crushed New Zealand by 40 runs in their opening T20I at the tiny Eden Park Ground in Auckland. The visitors took the game away by piling up a huge total of 214 for 7 after they were asked to bat first by Brendon McCullum.
England have announced three squads for their upcoming tour of New Zealand on Thursday. The tour of New Zealand comprises of 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs and 3 Tests. The tour kicks off with the T20Is which begin on the 9th of next month.