New Zealand vs England, 1st ODI at Christchurch, Feb 20 1997 - Match Result

RESULT

1st ODI (D/N), Christchurch, February 20, 1997, England tour of New Zealand

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New Zealand

222/6

England

(48.5/50 ov, T:223) 226/6

England won by 4 wickets (with 7 balls remaining)

Player Of The Match

Phil Tufnell

, ENG

4/22

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New Zealand1 Inn

222/6(50 overs)

Nathan Astle

50 (62)

Phil Tufnell

4/22 (10)

Chris Harris

*48 (51)

Alan Mullally

1/21 (5)

England2 Inn

226/6(48.5 overs)

Graham Thorpe

82 (104)

Heath Davis

3/44 (8.5)

Alec Stewart

81 (110)

Simon Doull

2/33 (10)

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GroundLancaster Park, Christchurch

TossNew Zealand, elected to bat first

Series

England tour of New Zealand

Season1996/97

Player Of The Match

Phil Tufnell

Series resultEngland led the 5-match series 1-0

Match numberODI no. 1179

Match daysdaynight (50-over match)

Umpires

Christopher King

Dave Quested

TV Umpire

Steve Dunne

Match Referee

Peter Burge

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New Zealand v England 1996-97

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