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
Match centreÂ
| 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 | Â - daynight match (50-over match) |
| Umpires | Christopher KingDave Quested |
| TV Umpire | Steve Dunne |
| Match Referee | Peter Burge |