Archer hits the target but batting blunders surrender the series

For the second time in four days, England's blundering with the bat doomed them to defeat, the touring side skittled for just 175 to leave New Zealand with not so much a chase but more a stroll.

- Simon Burnton

Half-centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell carried the Black Caps to a victory sealed with nearly 17 overs to spare, England consigned to a ninth consecutive away defeat in one-day international games, and a sixth lost series in their past seven attempts.

"It's pretty obvious we didn't get enough runs - 175 against the second-best team in the world on their own patch is never going to be enough," the England captain, Harry Brook, said. "We've got some of the best players in the world and we just haven't performed as well as we could have done. New Zealand have just outplayed us."

The good news for England was the form of Jofra Archer in his first appearance of the winter, though amid the encouragement there was also a jolt of fear as he got up wincing, clutching his side and mouthing profanities, after diving in the outfield during the 10th over of the New Zealand innings.