Ish Sodhi and Kyle Jamieson collected three wickets apiece as New Zealand beat England by 74 runs within the third T20 worldwide at Edgbaston.
Sunday’s victory retains alive the guests’ hopes of drawing the four-match collection.
New Zealand, who misplaced the primary two matches closely, opted to bat and had Finn Allen (83) and Glenn Phillips (69) to thank for serving to them previous the 200 mark.
The pair mixed for an 88-run partnership off 47 balls within the Black Caps’ 5 for 202.
With a sizeable goal to chase, England misplaced their opening 4 batters cheaply, earlier than captain Jos Buttler scored a battling 40 and Moeen Ali contributed 26 runs to offer them hope.
Nevertheless, as soon as Buttler departed after being caught-and-bowled by Mitchell Santner, England wickets continued to fall at a gentle tempo because the hosts had been bundled out for 128 with 9 balls left.
“Finn confirmed his class right this moment and Glenn has been excellent for us for a very long time, particularly on difficult surfaces. He made it appear like a very completely different floor to everybody else,” New Zealand captain Tim Southee advised the BBC.
“So we acquired a good rating after which with the ball we had been extra scientific and likewise had the benefit of getting 20 overs watching England bowl.
“It’s good to maintain the four-match collection alive and in one other couple of days we might be again into it.”
Buttler praised quick bowler Gus Atkinson, who added two extra wickets to the four-wicket haul he claimed on his debut within the second T20I.
“Credit score to New Zealand, they outplayed us. It was toss to win, we allow them to get too many. We could not break that Allen-Phillips partnership they usually simply took the sport away,” Buttler advised Sky Sports activities.
“I am delighted for Gus. It was nice for him to get publicity on the market, he seemed very snug.”
The fourth and remaining match might be performed at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.
