result
1st ODI (D/N), Christchurch, Feb 20 1997, England tour of New Zealand
222/6
(48.5/50 ov, target 223)226/6
England won by 4 wickets (with 7 balls remaining)
player of the match

England
New Zealand INNINGS (50 overs maximum)
England INNINGS (target: 223 runs from 50 overs)
MATCH DETAILS
AMI Stadium, Christchurch | |
Toss | New Zealand, elected to bat first |
Series | England tour of New Zealand |
Season | 1996/97 |
Player Of The Match | ![]() Phil Tufnell |
Series result | England led the 5-match series 1-0 |
Match number | ODI No. 1179 |
Match days | - daynight match (50-over match) |
Umpires | ![]() Christopher King![]() Dave Quested |
TV Umpire | ![]() Steve Dunne |
Match Referee | ![]() Peter Burge |