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23:56
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New Zealand 107-5 (19/24 overs) vs England 169
Broad is back as Williamson makes room and cuts it through the off-side for a four and then takes a single to take his score to 49.
Just seven runs from the over as NZ reach 107 for five in 19 overs.
New Zealand 107-5 (19/24 overs) vs England 169
Broad is back as Williamson makes room and cuts it through the off-side for a four and then takes a single to take his score to 49.
Just seven runs from the over as NZ reach 107 for five in 19 overs.
23:49
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New Zealand 100-5 (18/24 overs) vs England 169
Bopara comes back. Williamson tries a huge heave on the leg side but misses and wicketkeeper Buttler appeals for a stumping but the third umpire turns down the appeal.
Anderson slams the fifth ball past mid-off for a boundary to bring up New Zealand's 100 after 18 overs.
New Zealand 100-5 (18/24 overs) vs England 169
Bopara comes back. Williamson tries a huge heave on the leg side but misses and wicketkeeper Buttler appeals for a stumping but the third umpire turns down the appeal.
Anderson slams the fifth ball past mid-off for a boundary to bring up New Zealand's 100 after 18 overs.
23:44
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New Zealand 93-5 (17/24 overs) vs England 169
Williamson smashes the first ball from Tredwell down the ground as Root makes a good stop to keep it down to two and then takes one.
Anderson then clobbers it high over long-on for the first six of New Zealand's first match. Two dot balls before Anderson takes a single from the last ball to end the over and retain strike.
New Zealand 93-5 (17/24 overs) vs England 169
Williamson smashes the first ball from Tredwell down the ground as Root makes a good stop to keep it down to two and then takes one.
Anderson then clobbers it high over long-on for the first six of New Zealand's first match. Two dot balls before Anderson takes a single from the last ball to end the over and retain strike.
23:40
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New Zealand 83-5 (16/24 overs) vs England 169
Three runs from the first three balls before Williamson lofts it over mid-on for a boundary before he takes a single on the leg side.
Bresnan then bowls a high bouncer which sails high over Anderson and is called a wide.
New Zealand 83-5 (16/24 overs) vs England 169
Three runs from the first three balls before Williamson lofts it over mid-on for a boundary before he takes a single on the leg side.
Bresnan then bowls a high bouncer which sails high over Anderson and is called a wide.
23:36
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New Zealand 74-5 (15/24 overs) vs England 169
Tredwell comes on to bowl his third over. Four singles from the first five balls before Williamson cuts a short ball through point for a four as eight runs come from that over.
New Zealand 74-5 (15/24 overs) vs England 169
Tredwell comes on to bowl his third over. Four singles from the first five balls before Williamson cuts a short ball through point for a four as eight runs come from that over.
23:31
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New Zealand 66-5 (14/24 overs) vs England 169
Franklin pulls Bopara fine on the leg side for a four before the bowler gets revenge. Franklin gets a thick outside edge trying to play through the leg side and is caught by Morgan at point for six.
Debutant Corey Anderson walks out to bat and he misses the first ball as it hits his pads and goes for four leg byes.
New Zealand 66-5 (14/24 overs) vs England 169
Franklin pulls Bopara fine on the leg side for a four before the bowler gets revenge. Franklin gets a thick outside edge trying to play through the leg side and is caught by Morgan at point for six.
Debutant Corey Anderson walks out to bat and he misses the first ball as it hits his pads and goes for four leg byes.
23:26
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New Zealand 57-4 (13/24 overs) vs England 169
Two singles from the first three balls before Williamson comes down the track to Tredwell and lofts him back over his head for a four.
A single from the last ball as NZ reach 57 for four in 13 overs.
New Zealand 57-4 (13/24 overs) vs England 169
Two singles from the first three balls before Williamson comes down the track to Tredwell and lofts him back over his head for a four.
A single from the last ball as NZ reach 57 for four in 13 overs.
23:22
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New Zealand 50-4 (12/24 overs) vs England 169
Bopara gets the key wicket of dangerman McCullum who pulls the slower bounce but Root comes up with a stunning catch at deep square leg, diving forward and holding on.
Captain McCullum walks back for eight as NZ slip to 48 for four in 11.4 overs.
Bopara doing a good job with the ball so far, one for 14 in three overs.
New Zealand 50-4 (12/24 overs) vs England 169
Bopara gets the key wicket of dangerman McCullum who pulls the slower bounce but Root comes up with a stunning catch at deep square leg, diving forward and holding on.
Captain McCullum walks back for eight as NZ slip to 48 for four in 11.4 overs.
Bopara doing a good job with the ball so far, one for 14 in three overs.
23:16
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New Zealand 43-3 (11/24 overs) vs England 169
Off-spinner James Tredwell comes into the attack. Williamson drives the second ball down to long-on for one before McCullum plays three dot balls in a row. He takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
Tredwell speeds through his over, giving away just two singles. The groundstaff are on standby as we have some light rain in Cardiff.
New Zealand 43-3 (11/24 overs) vs England 169
Off-spinner James Tredwell comes into the attack. Williamson drives the second ball down to long-on for one before McCullum plays three dot balls in a row. He takes a single from the last ball to retain strike.
Tredwell speeds through his over, giving away just two singles. The groundstaff are on standby as we have some light rain in Cardiff.
23:12
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New Zealand 41-3 (10/24 overs) vs England 169
Bopara bowls a tidy second over conceding two singles as New Zealand struggle to 41 for three after 10 overs.
Williamson is on 19 from 20 balls, while McCullum is on four from 10 balls.
New Zealand 41-3 (10/24 overs) vs England 169
Bopara bowls a tidy second over conceding two singles as New Zealand struggle to 41 for three after 10 overs.
Williamson is on 19 from 20 balls, while McCullum is on four from 10 balls.
23:08
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New Zealand 39-3 (9/24 overs) vs England 169
Broad comes back for his second spell. Williamson takes a single from the first ball on the leg side before McCullum is beaten off the next as he flashes at one outside the off-stump.
He takes a single from the fifth ball before Williamson pulls a short ball over midwicket for a boundary.
New Zealand 39-3 (9/24 overs) vs England 169
Broad comes back for his second spell. Williamson takes a single from the first ball on the leg side before McCullum is beaten off the next as he flashes at one outside the off-stump.
He takes a single from the fifth ball before Williamson pulls a short ball over midwicket for a boundary.
23:05
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New Zealand 32-3 (8/24 overs) vs England 169
Part-timer Ravi Bopara comes into the attack now. Williamson flicks the first ball on the leg side for one and Brendon McCullum drives it through the covers for another single.
Three more singles as NZ reach 32 for three in eight overs.
New Zealand 32-3 (8/24 overs) vs England 169
Part-timer Ravi Bopara comes into the attack now. Williamson flicks the first ball on the leg side for one and Brendon McCullum drives it through the covers for another single.
Three more singles as NZ reach 32 for three in eight overs.
22:59
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New Zealand 27-3 (7/24 overs) vs England 169
Bresnan cripples New Zealand further with the wicket of batting mainstay Taylor, who falls leg before wicket for 3.
The right-hander was struck on the back leg by an incoming delivery as the umpire gave him out. Taylor referred to the DRS which confirmed there was no inside edge and also showed that the ball would have hit the stumps so the field umpire's decision stood.
New Zealand in tatters at 27 for three in seven overs.
New Zealand 27-3 (7/24 overs) vs England 169
Bresnan cripples New Zealand further with the wicket of batting mainstay Taylor, who falls leg before wicket for 3.
The right-hander was struck on the back leg by an incoming delivery as the umpire gave him out. Taylor referred to the DRS which confirmed there was no inside edge and also showed that the ball would have hit the stumps so the field umpire's decision stood.
New Zealand in tatters at 27 for three in seven overs.
22:55
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New Zealand 23-2 (6/24 overs) vs England 169
Anderson beats Williamson with a sharp incoming delivery that sneaks between bat and pad. The youngster steers the fourth ball to thirdman for one before Taylor gets an inside edge to square leg for another single.
Williamson hits the last ball through mid-on for a boundary.
New Zealand 23-2 (6/24 overs) vs England 169
Anderson beats Williamson with a sharp incoming delivery that sneaks between bat and pad. The youngster steers the fourth ball to thirdman for one before Taylor gets an inside edge to square leg for another single.
Williamson hits the last ball through mid-on for a boundary.
22:49
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New Zealand 17-2 (5/24 overs) vs England 169
Tim Bresnan comes into the attack to replace Broad, who bowled two overs for six runs.
Williamson flicks the third ball through midwicket for two runs before he gets a single to the leg side.
Ross Taylor is beaten off the last ball as he tries to cut but misses.
New Zealand 17-2 (5/24 overs) vs England 169
Tim Bresnan comes into the attack to replace Broad, who bowled two overs for six runs.
Williamson flicks the third ball through midwicket for two runs before he gets a single to the leg side.
Ross Taylor is beaten off the last ball as he tries to cut but misses.
22:44
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New Zealand 14-2 (4/24 overs) vs England 169
Guptill takes a single from the third ball to the leg side before Ronchi falls off the next ball. The Kiwi opener, who struggled for two from 12 balls, finally perished when he was caught at thirdman trying to heave it over the leg side.
Two balls later Guptill inside edged it back on to his stumps to be bowled for nine from 12 balls.
A single and two wickets for Anderson in that over to leave New Zealand in trouble at 14 for two after four overs.
New Zealand 14-2 (4/24 overs) vs England 169
Guptill takes a single from the third ball to the leg side before Ronchi falls off the next ball. The Kiwi opener, who struggled for two from 12 balls, finally perished when he was caught at thirdman trying to heave it over the leg side.
Two balls later Guptill inside edged it back on to his stumps to be bowled for nine from 12 balls.
A single and two wickets for Anderson in that over to leave New Zealand in trouble at 14 for two after four overs.
22:39
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New Zealand 13-0 (3/24 overs) vs England 169
Guptill drives Broad through the point region for a boundary before he takes a single on the leg side.
Ronchi tries to lift the tempo but is beaten off the last three balls as he tries three ugly swings off Broad. He is struggling on two from 11 balls as NZ reach 13 for no loss in three overs.
New Zealand 13-0 (3/24 overs) vs England 169
Guptill drives Broad through the point region for a boundary before he takes a single on the leg side.
Ronchi tries to lift the tempo but is beaten off the last three balls as he tries three ugly swings off Broad. He is struggling on two from 11 balls as NZ reach 13 for no loss in three overs.
22:38
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New Zealand 7-0 (2/24 overs) vs England 169
Guptill tries to flick James Anderson through the leg side but gets a thick outside edge which flies past Tredwell at second slip for a single. Three balls later Ronchi gets a leading edge through the gully region for one.
Anderson then bowls a wide down the leg side before Guptill flicks it through midwicket for a couple.
New Zealand 7-0 (2/24 overs) vs England 169
Guptill tries to flick James Anderson through the leg side but gets a thick outside edge which flies past Tredwell at second slip for a single. Three balls later Ronchi gets a leading edge through the gully region for one.
Anderson then bowls a wide down the leg side before Guptill flicks it through midwicket for a couple.
22:35
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New Zealand 2-0 (1/24 overs) vs England 169
Stuart Broad to bowl the first over. Martin Guptill takes a single from the second ball to fine leg before Broad bowls a wide down the leg side to Luke Ronchi.
Broad bowls four dot balls in a row to Ronchi as just two runs come from the first over.
New Zealand 2-0 (1/24 overs) vs England 169
Stuart Broad to bowl the first over. Martin Guptill takes a single from the second ball to fine leg before Broad bowls a wide down the leg side to Luke Ronchi.
Broad bowls four dot balls in a row to Ronchi as just two runs come from the first over.
22:18
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England 169 all out (23.3/24 overs) vs NZ
Mills to bowl the final over of the innings. He starts with a short ball to Stuart Broad who misses the pull but top edges the next and is caught by Nathan McCullum on the leg side, who pouches his fourth catch of the innings.
Mills end the innings with the next ball as James Tredwell is caught by McClenaghan at thirdman for a first ball duck.
Mills ends with wonderful figures of four for 30 in 4.3 overs while McClenaghan claimed three for 36.
England collapsed dramatically in the final few overs, losing their last six wickets for 26 runs in the space of 25 deliveries.
England 169 all out (23.3/24 overs) vs NZ
Mills to bowl the final over of the innings. He starts with a short ball to Stuart Broad who misses the pull but top edges the next and is caught by Nathan McCullum on the leg side, who pouches his fourth catch of the innings.
Mills end the innings with the next ball as James Tredwell is caught by McClenaghan at thirdman for a first ball duck.
Mills ends with wonderful figures of four for 30 in 4.3 overs while McClenaghan claimed three for 36.
England collapsed dramatically in the final few overs, losing their last six wickets for 26 runs in the space of 25 deliveries.
22:07
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England 169-8 (23 overs) vs NZ
McClenaghan to bowl the penultimate over. Two singles from the first two balls before Bopara tries to heave it on the leg side but is beaten. The keeper and bowler make a muted appeal but it is turned down and they decide to take the DRS. There is no evidence of any edge whatsoever and the umpire's decision stays.
McClenaghan gets his man off the very next delivery as Bopara top edges the pull and is caught on the leg side for nine.
Bresnan then smashes it through the covers for a couple before pulling it to fine leg. He goes for a risky second run as Franklin fumbled at fine leg but he got Bresnan's wicket with a direct him.
Just five runs from that over as McClenaghan finishes with three for 36 in five overs.
England 169-8 (23 overs) vs NZ
McClenaghan to bowl the penultimate over. Two singles from the first two balls before Bopara tries to heave it on the leg side but is beaten. The keeper and bowler make a muted appeal but it is turned down and they decide to take the DRS. There is no evidence of any edge whatsoever and the umpire's decision stays.
McClenaghan gets his man off the very next delivery as Bopara top edges the pull and is caught on the leg side for nine.
Bresnan then smashes it through the covers for a couple before pulling it to fine leg. He goes for a risky second run as Franklin fumbled at fine leg but he got Bresnan's wicket with a direct him.
Just five runs from that over as McClenaghan finishes with three for 36 in five overs.
21:58
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England 164-6 (22 overs) vs NZ
The Batting Powerplay comes into effect and it will only be for TWO overs. Mills comes on to bowl as Buttler pulls the first ball behind square on the leg side for a boundary.
The next ball is a no-ball but Bopara hits the Free Hit to sweeper cover only for a single.
Buttler (14) is foxed by a slower ball as he holes out to Nathan McCullum at long-off who completes a well judged catch, his third of the innings while also dropping three along the way.
Bopara makes room as he comes down the track to smash a half volley through the covers for his first boundary.
England 164-6 (22 overs) vs NZ
The Batting Powerplay comes into effect and it will only be for TWO overs. Mills comes on to bowl as Buttler pulls the first ball behind square on the leg side for a boundary.
The next ball is a no-ball but Bopara hits the Free Hit to sweeper cover only for a single.
Buttler (14) is foxed by a slower ball as he holes out to Nathan McCullum at long-off who completes a well judged catch, his third of the innings while also dropping three along the way.
Bopara makes room as he comes down the track to smash a half volley through the covers for his first boundary.
21:52
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England 152-5 (21 overs) vs NZ
Buttler smashes the first ball from McClenaghan through the covers for a boundary. Five singles from the rest of the over as England get nine runs from that over.
England 152-5 (21 overs) vs NZ
Buttler smashes the first ball from McClenaghan through the covers for a boundary. Five singles from the rest of the over as England get nine runs from that over.
21:45
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England 143-5 (20 overs) vs NZ
Buttler comes down the track and drives Vettori to long-off for a single. Morgan tries to reverse sweep but misses as the LBW appeal is turned down but two balls later Vettori gets his man who misses the sweep this time and is struck right in front of the stumps.
Morgan falls leg before wicket for 15 from as many balls to continue his poor recent run.
Ravi Bopara defends the last two balls as Vettori concedes just a single in that over while getting the wicket of Morgan.
England have scored 37 runs from the last five overs, while losing two wickets.
England 143-5 (20 overs) vs NZ
Buttler comes down the track and drives Vettori to long-off for a single. Morgan tries to reverse sweep but misses as the LBW appeal is turned down but two balls later Vettori gets his man who misses the sweep this time and is struck right in front of the stumps.
Morgan falls leg before wicket for 15 from as many balls to continue his poor recent run.
Ravi Bopara defends the last two balls as Vettori concedes just a single in that over while getting the wicket of Morgan.
England have scored 37 runs from the last five overs, while losing two wickets.
21:40
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England 142-4 (19 overs) vs NZ
England are in a rush out in the middle. Morgan lofts McCullum down the ground over long-on for his first six followed by a sweep to deep square leg for one.
McCullum finally dismisses Cook on the third attempt as he holds on to a tough return catch. Cook walks back after a quickfire knock of 64 from 47 balls, laced with four boundaries and two sixes.
Jos Buttler gets off the mark with a single to mid-off.
England 142-4 (19 overs) vs NZ
England are in a rush out in the middle. Morgan lofts McCullum down the ground over long-on for his first six followed by a sweep to deep square leg for one.
McCullum finally dismisses Cook on the third attempt as he holds on to a tough return catch. Cook walks back after a quickfire knock of 64 from 47 balls, laced with four boundaries and two sixes.
Jos Buttler gets off the mark with a single to mid-off.
21:35
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England 133-3 (18 overs) vs NZ
Morgan slog sweeps Williamson to deep midwicket for one before Cook chips down the track for his second six over long-off. Three balls later Cook chips down the track again but this time he doesn't get enough as it goes over the cover region for a boundary.
14 runs from the over as England reach 133 for three in 18 overs. Cook has raced to 63 from 45 balls, having hit four boundaries and two sixes.
England 133-3 (18 overs) vs NZ
Morgan slog sweeps Williamson to deep midwicket for one before Cook chips down the track for his second six over long-off. Three balls later Cook chips down the track again but this time he doesn't get enough as it goes over the cover region for a boundary.
14 runs from the over as England reach 133 for three in 18 overs. Cook has raced to 63 from 45 balls, having hit four boundaries and two sixes.
21:32
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England 119-3 (17 overs) vs NZ
Cook drives the first ball from McCullum down the ground to race to his fifty from 39 balls. Morgan cuts the next ball through the off-side for two runs before he reverse sweeps it for a single.
Cook chips down the track but can only get one before he takes a single and Morgan ends the over with a single to retain strike.
England 119-3 (17 overs) vs NZ
Cook drives the first ball from McCullum down the ground to race to his fifty from 39 balls. Morgan cuts the next ball through the off-side for two runs before he reverse sweeps it for a single.
Cook chips down the track but can only get one before he takes a single and Morgan ends the over with a single to retain strike.
21:29
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England 113-3 (16 overs) vs NZ
Part-time off-spinner Kane Williamson will have a bowl now. Cook gets another lifeline as Nathan McCullum drops an easy catch at point. Williamson bowls a good over as he concedes just seven runs in his first over and was unlucky not to have picked the wicket of Cook, who has moved on to 49 from 38 balls.
England 113-3 (16 overs) vs NZ
Part-time off-spinner Kane Williamson will have a bowl now. Cook gets another lifeline as Nathan McCullum drops an easy catch at point. Williamson bowls a good over as he concedes just seven runs in his first over and was unlucky not to have picked the wicket of Cook, who has moved on to 49 from 38 balls.
21:24
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England 106-3 (15 overs) vs NZ
McClenaghan comes back. Cook takes a single on the leg side to bring up England's 100.
Cook cuts a short ball but gets it fine as the fielder at thirdman runs to his right and stops it for two runs before he takes one on the off-side.
McClenaghan bowls two wides to new batsman Eoin Morgan as he tries to bounce him followed by a single from the last ball.
Root falls off the next delivery as he top edges the pull and is caught on the leg side by wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi after a good innings of 38 from 40 balls.
England 106-3 (15 overs) vs NZ
McClenaghan comes back. Cook takes a single on the leg side to bring up England's 100.
Cook cuts a short ball but gets it fine as the fielder at thirdman runs to his right and stops it for two runs before he takes one on the off-side.
McClenaghan bowls two wides to new batsman Eoin Morgan as he tries to bounce him followed by a single from the last ball.
Root falls off the next delivery as he top edges the pull and is caught on the leg side by wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi after a good innings of 38 from 40 balls.
21:19
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England 99-2 (14 overs) vs NZ
England looking to change gears as Root sweeps Vettori over square leg for a four followed by a single to point.
Cook chips down the track but can only defend it on the leg side before he sweeps it for a single. Two more singles as Vettori goes for eight runs in that over.
England 99-2 (14 overs) vs NZ
England looking to change gears as Root sweeps Vettori over square leg for a four followed by a single to point.
Cook chips down the track but can only defend it on the leg side before he sweeps it for a single. Two more singles as Vettori goes for eight runs in that over.
21:18
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England 91-2 (13 overs) vs NZ
Franklin comes back and Cook welcomes him by lofting the first ball down the ground for a six. Cook at his innovative best as he gets down on one knee and scoops it over short fine leg fielder for a four.
He tries to loft the next ball over the leg side as Nathan McCullum drops a tough catch at midwicket after fumbling a few times.
14 runs from the over as England reach 90 for two in 13 overs.
England 91-2 (13 overs) vs NZ
Franklin comes back and Cook welcomes him by lofting the first ball down the ground for a six. Cook at his innovative best as he gets down on one knee and scoops it over short fine leg fielder for a four.
He tries to loft the next ball over the leg side as Nathan McCullum drops a tough catch at midwicket after fumbling a few times.
14 runs from the over as England reach 90 for two in 13 overs.
21:10
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England 77-2 (12 overs) vs NZ
Root tries to sweep Vettori but misses and the LBW appeal is upheld this time by umpire Rod Tucker. England decide to use the DRS after Root consults his captain Cook. Hot Spot shows that Root had got a thin bottom edge before the ball struck his pads.
Root drives the next ball through the covers for two runs before he chips down the track but can get only a single to sweeper cover.
Cook and Root have put on 50 runs from 48 balls for the second wicket.
Cook sweeps it to square leg for one as Vettori concedes just four runs in that over.
England 77-2 (12 overs) vs NZ
Root tries to sweep Vettori but misses and the LBW appeal is upheld this time by umpire Rod Tucker. England decide to use the DRS after Root consults his captain Cook. Hot Spot shows that Root had got a thin bottom edge before the ball struck his pads.
Root drives the next ball through the covers for two runs before he chips down the track but can get only a single to sweeper cover.
Cook and Root have put on 50 runs from 48 balls for the second wicket.
Cook sweeps it to square leg for one as Vettori concedes just four runs in that over.
21:05
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England 73-2 (11 overs) vs NZ
Root looking positive as he punches a short ball through the covers for three as Ross Taylor makes a good sliding stop on the boundary.
Cook skips down the track to McCullum and lofts him over midwicket for a boundary followed by a single to mid-on.
Root shuffles across and tried to flick McCullum, who is bowling round the wicket, on the leg side but misses and the loud LBW appeal is turned down.
He slog sweeps the last ball for a single to midwicket.
England 73-2 (11 overs) vs NZ
Root looking positive as he punches a short ball through the covers for three as Ross Taylor makes a good sliding stop on the boundary.
Cook skips down the track to McCullum and lofts him over midwicket for a boundary followed by a single to mid-on.
Root shuffles across and tried to flick McCullum, who is bowling round the wicket, on the leg side but misses and the loud LBW appeal is turned down.
He slog sweeps the last ball for a single to midwicket.
21:01
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England 64-2 (10 overs) vs NZ
Change of ends for Vettori, who comes on from the Cathedral Road End to take over from Franklin, who bowled one over for six runs.
The first ball is a bit slow as Root is too early into the pull before hitting it to sweeper cover for one.
Cook sweeps it to deep square leg for another single. Root breaks the shackles as he pulls a short ball over midwicket for the first six of the match and then takes one to long-off.
England are 64 for two after ten overs. Root has reached 24 from 26 balls, while Cook is on 20 from 20 balls.
England 64-2 (10 overs) vs NZ
Change of ends for Vettori, who comes on from the Cathedral Road End to take over from Franklin, who bowled one over for six runs.
The first ball is a bit slow as Root is too early into the pull before hitting it to sweeper cover for one.
Cook sweeps it to deep square leg for another single. Root breaks the shackles as he pulls a short ball over midwicket for the first six of the match and then takes one to long-off.
England are 64 for two after ten overs. Root has reached 24 from 26 balls, while Cook is on 20 from 20 balls.
20:59
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England 55-2 (9 overs) vs NZ
New Zealand continue to juggle their bowlers as Nathan McCullum comes after just one over from Vettori.
Root comes down the track and drives the second ball to sweeper cover for two runs followed by a leg bye to fine leg as he misses the pull.
Cook then chips down the track but gets an inside edge for a couple followed by a sweep for one.
Root takes one from the last ball as just seven runs come from the over.
England 55-2 (9 overs) vs NZ
New Zealand continue to juggle their bowlers as Nathan McCullum comes after just one over from Vettori.
Root comes down the track and drives the second ball to sweeper cover for two runs followed by a leg bye to fine leg as he misses the pull.
Cook then chips down the track but gets an inside edge for a couple followed by a sweep for one.
Root takes one from the last ball as just seven runs come from the over.
20:54
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England 48-2 (8 overs) vs NZ
All-rounder James Franklin is introduced, taking over from Mills, who took one for 18 in three overs in his first spell.
He is unlucky not to have picked a wicket with his first delivery as Nathan McCullum puts down Cook at midwicket. Cook (14) pulled it powerfully straight to McCullum who failed to hold on to give away a single.
Root is then surprised by the movement as he tries to cut but the ball comes in sharply and gets one courtesy of an inside edge.
Root chips it over midwicket but has not timed it well for a couple before taking one from the last ball.
England 48-2 (8 overs) vs NZ
All-rounder James Franklin is introduced, taking over from Mills, who took one for 18 in three overs in his first spell.
He is unlucky not to have picked a wicket with his first delivery as Nathan McCullum puts down Cook at midwicket. Cook (14) pulled it powerfully straight to McCullum who failed to hold on to give away a single.
Root is then surprised by the movement as he tries to cut but the ball comes in sharply and gets one courtesy of an inside edge.
Root chips it over midwicket but has not timed it well for a couple before taking one from the last ball.
20:50
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England 42-2 (7 overs) vs NZ
Left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori comes into the attack now. He makes a tidy start giving away five singles from the first five balls before Root gets a bottom edge on the last ball.
England 42-2 (7 overs) vs NZ
Left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori comes into the attack now. He makes a tidy start giving away five singles from the first five balls before Root gets a bottom edge on the last ball.
20:47
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England 37-2 (6 overs) vs NZ
Root gets a thick outside edge off Mills as the ball runs down to thirdman for a single and Cook gets one to fine leg.
Mills then beats Root outside the off-stump with a good outswinger that moves enough to beat the bat.
He gets one on the off-side and Cook takes one as just four runs come from that over.
England 37-2 (6 overs) vs NZ
Root gets a thick outside edge off Mills as the ball runs down to thirdman for a single and Cook gets one to fine leg.
Mills then beats Root outside the off-stump with a good outswinger that moves enough to beat the bat.
He gets one on the off-side and Cook takes one as just four runs come from that over.
20:41
- Scorecard
England 33-2 (5 overs) vs NZ
Left-arm pacer Corey Anderson comes into the attack now. Cook drives a half volley through the covers for three runs courtesy of a misfielding on the boundary.
Root gets a single in the covers as England struggle to get going after those two quick wickets.
Anderson beats Cook with one that bounced more than expected.
It's end of first Powerplay as England reach 33 for two after five overs.
England 33-2 (5 overs) vs NZ
Left-arm pacer Corey Anderson comes into the attack now. Cook drives a half volley through the covers for three runs courtesy of a misfielding on the boundary.
Root gets a single in the covers as England struggle to get going after those two quick wickets.
Anderson beats Cook with one that bounced more than expected.
It's end of first Powerplay as England reach 33 for two after five overs.
20:37
- Scorecard
England 29-2 (4 overs) vs NZ
Cook cuts the first ball from Mills past point but can get only a single.
Trott also falls early as he chips it straight to Nathan McCullum at midwicket after scoring just eight.
New batsman Joe Root gets off the mark in streaky fashion as he edges it past the wicketkeeper for a boundary.
England 29-2 (4 overs) vs NZ
Cook cuts the first ball from Mills past point but can get only a single.
Trott also falls early as he chips it straight to Nathan McCullum at midwicket after scoring just eight.
New batsman Joe Root gets off the mark in streaky fashion as he edges it past the wicketkeeper for a boundary.
20:31
- Scorecard
England 24-1 (3 overs) vs NZ
Bell makes room and tries to smash it through the off-side but Brendon McCullum holds on to a brilliant catch at short extra cover to send back the right-hander for 10.
McClenaghan has once again claimed an early wicket.
England stick to the original plan as Jonathan Trott walks out to bat at No.3.
Trott gets off the mark with a couple as he drives the first ball he faced between cover and point. He then drives the fifth ball down the ground for a boundary followed by two runs from the last ball.
England are off to a brisk start as they reach 24 for one after three overs.
England 24-1 (3 overs) vs NZ
Bell makes room and tries to smash it through the off-side but Brendon McCullum holds on to a brilliant catch at short extra cover to send back the right-hander for 10.
McClenaghan has once again claimed an early wicket.
England stick to the original plan as Jonathan Trott walks out to bat at No.3.
Trott gets off the mark with a couple as he drives the first ball he faced between cover and point. He then drives the fifth ball down the ground for a boundary followed by two runs from the last ball.
England are off to a brisk start as they reach 24 for one after three overs.
20:24
- Scorecard
England 16-0 (2 overs) vs NZ
Bell gives Kyle Mills as he chips it over the leg side but it doesn't run on the wet outfield for two runs. He makes room and punches the next ball through the covers for his first boundary.
Bell spoons the fourth ball towards mid-off but James Franklin drops an easy catch after taking a few steps back despite getting to the ball. Poor effort from the tall man.
Bell gets two runs in the process before he takes a single on the leg side.
England 16-0 (2 overs) vs NZ
Bell gives Kyle Mills as he chips it over the leg side but it doesn't run on the wet outfield for two runs. He makes room and punches the next ball through the covers for his first boundary.
Bell spoons the fourth ball towards mid-off but James Franklin drops an easy catch after taking a few steps back despite getting to the ball. Poor effort from the tall man.
Bell gets two runs in the process before he takes a single on the leg side.
20:19
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England 7-0 (1 over) vs NZ
Mitchell McClenaghan to open the bowling for New Zealand. England decide to start with their regular openers -- Alastair Cook and Ian Bell.
He starts with two back of length deliveries to Cook, who carefully defends it before the left-armer slides it down the leg side for a wide.
Cook pulls the third ball gently behind square for a single to fine leg region.
McClenaghan bowls a beauty to Ian Bell first up who plays inside the line as it slants across him.
The next ball is short and wide but Bell mistimes the cut shot to get only a single.
The last ball is down the leg side as Cook flicks it fine for the first boundary of the match.
England 7-0 (1 over) vs NZ
Mitchell McClenaghan to open the bowling for New Zealand. England decide to start with their regular openers -- Alastair Cook and Ian Bell.
He starts with two back of length deliveries to Cook, who carefully defends it before the left-armer slides it down the leg side for a wide.
Cook pulls the third ball gently behind square for a single to fine leg region.
McClenaghan bowls a beauty to Ian Bell first up who plays inside the line as it slants across him.
The next ball is short and wide but Bell mistimes the cut shot to get only a single.
The last ball is down the leg side as Cook flicks it fine for the first boundary of the match.
20:13
ICC (@cricketicc) on Twitter: 4 bowlers may bowl 5 overs and 1 bowler may bowl 4 overs. The 1st innings is scheduled to finish at 17.26 BST
19:53
So finally some good news from Cardiff with the umpires deciding that the match will starts at 1545 local time (2015 IST).
Both teams are already out in the middle warming up which means the ground is absolutely ready to play.
It will be 24 overs per side, with two Powerplays reduced to five and two overs respectively.
Both teams are already out in the middle warming up which means the ground is absolutely ready to play.
It will be 24 overs per side, with two Powerplays reduced to five and two overs respectively.
19:27
It has stopped raining in Cardiff as the umpires walk out to check the ground condition. We could be in for a shortened game of around 20 to 25 overs per side if it doesn't rain any further!
The umpires have decided they will make another inspection in 20 minutes from now at 1510 local time (1940 IST).
Sky Sports Cricket on Twitter: "The rain has STOPPED in Cardiff and the umpires are out for a look. Still a chance of a game yet #ct13"
Paul Newman on Twitter: "Much more promising now. Could be a Twenty20 game....England top three to lay platform for first 17 overs??"
The umpires have decided they will make another inspection in 20 minutes from now at 1510 local time (1940 IST).
Sky Sports Cricket on Twitter: "The rain has STOPPED in Cardiff and the umpires are out for a look. Still a chance of a game yet #ct13"
Paul Newman on Twitter: "Much more promising now. Could be a Twenty20 game....England top three to lay platform for first 17 overs??"
18:07
England Cricket on Twitter: "It looks to be clearing up a little in Cardiff, but there is still light rainfall."
The cut-off point for the match to start has been confirmed as 4.17pm local time (2047 IST).
The cut-off point for the match to start has been confirmed as 4.17pm local time (2047 IST).
17:47
A view of the rain-hit Sophia Gardens in Cardiff courtesy of New Zealand Cricket or Black Caps on Twitter: "Weather for ducks at Cardiff Stadium. Umbrellas are up & brooms are mopping up puddles on the covers. #ct13"
Photograph courtesy: Blackcaps on Twitter.
Photograph courtesy: Blackcaps on Twitter.
17:19
As the wait for the start of England vs New Zealand match continues, lets checkout some latest updates on Twittr.
Ace statistician Mohandas Menon points out that in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy we have never had a washout without a ball being bowled.
"Never in the history of Champions Trophy a match has been abandoned without a ball bowled. Lets hope it doesn't happen today!" he writes.
Ace statistician Mohandas Menon points out that in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy we have never had a washout without a ball being bowled.
"Never in the history of Champions Trophy a match has been abandoned without a ball bowled. Lets hope it doesn't happen today!" he writes.
16:48
BBC Sport's latest update on Twitter says there is no chance of play starting atleast before 1400 local time which is 1830 IST.
"Still raining in Cardiff, we suspect no play before 14:00 BST at the earliest," BBC Sport wrote on Twitter.
We have had three matches washed out because of rain in the past in Cardiff.
"Three of the previous 13 ODIs at Cardiff have ended with no result. Apprehensive": OptaJim write on Twitter.
"The latest info is that play needs to start by 4:17pm today. It is still raining at present, so things do not look great," says ECB.
"Still raining in Cardiff, we suspect no play before 14:00 BST at the earliest," BBC Sport wrote on Twitter.
We have had three matches washed out because of rain in the past in Cardiff.
"Three of the previous 13 ODIs at Cardiff have ended with no result. Apprehensive": OptaJim write on Twitter.
"The latest info is that play needs to start by 4:17pm today. It is still raining at present, so things do not look great," says ECB.
16:11
So the rain continues to get heavier in Cardiff as per latest reports.
England Cricket on Twitter: "The rain is now heavier than before. So much for an improved forecast!"
England Cricket on Twitter: "The rain is now heavier than before. So much for an improved forecast!"
15:52
If the match is washed out because of rain both teams will get a point each which means New Zealand will go through to the semi-finals. In that scenario, England can only make it to the last four if Australia beats Sri Lanka.
15:35
Things not looking good in Cardiff as far as the England vs New Zealand is concerned with more rain set to hit the venue.
Here is what Derek Pringle is tweeting from the ground: "The groundstaff putting out acres of covers in Cardiff, must be something nasty on the radar."
And the ECB team's official Twitter account has this to say. "Afraid it is still raining, albeit not heavily, at Cardiff Wales Stadium. All very frustrating!"
Here is what Derek Pringle is tweeting from the ground: "The groundstaff putting out acres of covers in Cardiff, must be something nasty on the radar."
And the ECB team's official Twitter account has this to say. "Afraid it is still raining, albeit not heavily, at Cardiff Wales Stadium. All very frustrating!"
15:17
Teams:
England: Alastair Cook (captain), Ian Bell, Jonathan Trott, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Ravi Bopara, Jos Buttler, Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad, James Tredwell, James Anderson.
New Zealand: Brendon McCullum (captain), Luke Ronchi, Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, James Franklin, Daniel Vettori, Nathan McCullum, Corey Anderson, Kyle Mills, Mitchell McClenaghan.
England: Alastair Cook (captain), Ian Bell, Jonathan Trott, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Ravi Bopara, Jos Buttler, Tim Bresnan, Stuart Broad, James Tredwell, James Anderson.
New Zealand: Brendon McCullum (captain), Luke Ronchi, Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, James Franklin, Daniel Vettori, Nathan McCullum, Corey Anderson, Kyle Mills, Mitchell McClenaghan.
15:10
Interestingly, the teams came out for the national anthems which the ground was under covers. They are now back in the dressing room and it remains to be seen when we will get the match underway.
It's a do-or-die match for both teams, with the winner progressing to the semi-finals.
It's a do-or-die match for both teams, with the winner progressing to the semi-finals.
15:06
Rain has delayed the start of the ICC Champions Trophy Group A match between England and New Zealand in Cardiff, on Sunday.
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has won the toss and elected to bat.
Graeme Swann misses out because of injury as James Tredwell comes in for him.
For New Zealand, left-arm pacer Corey Anderson replaces Tim Southee.
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has won the toss and elected to bat.
Graeme Swann misses out because of injury as James Tredwell comes in for him.
For New Zealand, left-arm pacer Corey Anderson replaces Tim Southee.
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