England set 409 runs target for New Zealand in 1st ODI

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BIRMINGHAM: England has scored 408 runs against New Zealand in 1st ODI cricket match in Birmingham. England set the target with a run rate of 8.16 per over. England’s players JE Root scored 104 runs with thirteen 4s and two 6s. While JC Buttler had hit 129 runs on 105 balls.

New Zealand has to chase the target with 8.2 run rate to win the match. Its fist wicket has fallen on 11. New Zealand captain McCullum lost his wicket on 10. While Guptill was playing on 15 and Williamson on 8. The total score of New Zealand so far is 37 in 6 overs.