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England claim series after rain ruins Auckland decider

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October 24, 2025

England claimed the spoils in their T20I series against New Zealand, after the third and final match at Auckland went the same way as the series opener in Christchurch — lost to the weather as steady early-season rain swept in to curtail the contest after just 3.4 overs.

England claim series after rain ruins Auckland decider

Tim Seifert pulls off a reverse-scoop for six during his enterprising innings [Cricinfo]

In the limited time available, Tim Seifert made the running for New Zealand with an enterprising knock of 23 not out from 11 balls. He launched his innings with two fours off Luke Wood in the three balls that were possible prior to the evening's first hour-and-a-half-long delay. Then after the match resumed as 14 overs a side - he struck two sixes off the extra pace of Brydon Carse, including an outrageous reverse-scoop over fine leg that was well caught in the crowd.

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