England Beats New Zealand by 65 Runs in Second T20 International Series Opener

England secured a dominant 65-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20 International at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, with Phil Salt scoring 85 off 56 balls and captain Harry Brook contributing 78 off 35 balls. Salt and Brook shared a rapid 129-run partnership, helping England post a record 236-4, the highest T20 international total at the venue. New Zealand struggled in their chase, being bowled out for 171 in 18 overs, with Adil Rashid taking 4 wickets for 32 runs, continuing his impressive streak of wicket-taking in T20s. England's bowlers, including Liam Dawson, consistently struck to prevent New Zealand from gaining momentum, despite some resistance from Tim Seifert and Mitchell Santner. The win gives England a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, after the first game was washed out by rain. This comprehensive performance highlighted England's strong batting and effective bowling attack in their series against New Zealand.