• England defeated New Zealand by 95 runs in the second T20I of the four-match series.

  • Jonny Bairstow was declared Player of the Match for his superb batting performance.

Twitter Reactions: Bairstow, Brook and Atkinson shine in England’s comprehensive victory over New Zealand
Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (Photo Source: Twitter)

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The second T20I of the New Zealand tour of England 2023 witnessed an exciting display of cricket at Old Trafford, Manchester. England put up a dominant performance with both bat and ball, securing an emphatic victory over New Zealand by a staggering margin of 95 runs.

England’s Innings:

After winning the toss and electing to bat, England showcased their batting prowess, posting a formidable total of 198-4 in their allotted 20 overs. Jonny Bairstow led the charge with a magnificent knock of 86 runs off 60 balls, comprising 8 fours and 4 towering sixes. He was well-supported by Harry Brook, who smashed 67 runs off just 36 deliveries, including 5 fours and 5 sixes. This formidable partnership set the foundation for England’s imposing total.

In response, the New Zealand bowlers struggled to contain the English batsmen, with no bowler being able to make significant breakthroughs. Bairstow’s spectacular innings and Brook’s aggressive strokeplay were the highlights of England’s batting performance.

New Zealand’s Innings:

Chasing a challenging target of 199 runs, New Zealand found themselves in a tough spot right from the start. Their top-order faltered, with only Tim Seifert showing resistance, scoring 39 runs off 31 balls. The England bowlers, led by Gus Atkinson‘s superb performance (4 wickets for 20 runs), maintained a tight grip on the game. Adil Rashid and Brydon Carse also made crucial contributions, taking wickets at regular intervals.

New Zealand’s innings eventually crumbled, and they were bowled out for a total of 103 runs in just 13.5 overs, facing an embarrassing defeat.

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Player of the Match:

The Player of the Match award was rightly conferred upon Jonny Bairstow for his match-defining innings, setting up England’s dominant performance.

Result:

England convincingly won the match by a margin of 95 runs, demonstrating their supremacy in both batting and bowling departments. This victory allowed England to go 2-0 up in the four-match series.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

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