The second T20I of the New Zealand tour of England 2023 witnessed an exciting display of cricket at Old Trafford, Manchester. England put up a dominant performance with both bat and ball, securing an emphatic victory over New Zealand by a staggering margin of 95 runs.
England’s Innings:
After winning the toss and electing to bat, England showcased their batting prowess, posting a formidable total of 198-4 in their allotted 20 overs. Jonny Bairstow led the charge with a magnificent knock of 86 runs off 60 balls, comprising 8 fours and 4 towering sixes. He was well-supported by Harry Brook, who smashed 67 runs off just 36 deliveries, including 5 fours and 5 sixes. This formidable partnership set the foundation for England’s imposing total.
In response, the New Zealand bowlers struggled to contain the English batsmen, with no bowler being able to make significant breakthroughs. Bairstow’s spectacular innings and Brook’s aggressive strokeplay were the highlights of England’s batting performance.
New Zealand’s Innings:
Chasing a challenging target of 199 runs, New Zealand found themselves in a tough spot right from the start. Their top-order faltered, with only Tim Seifert showing resistance, scoring 39 runs off 31 balls. The England bowlers, led by Gus Atkinson‘s superb performance (4 wickets for 20 runs), maintained a tight grip on the game. Adil Rashid and Brydon Carse also made crucial contributions, taking wickets at regular intervals.
New Zealand’s innings eventually crumbled, and they were bowled out for a total of 103 runs in just 13.5 overs, facing an embarrassing defeat.
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Player of the Match:
The Player of the Match award was rightly conferred upon Jonny Bairstow for his match-defining innings, setting up England’s dominant performance.
Result:
England convincingly won the match by a margin of 95 runs, demonstrating their supremacy in both batting and bowling departments. This victory allowed England to go 2-0 up in the four-match series.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Jonny Bairstow is teeing off in Manchester ☄️
🏴 #ENGvNZ 🇳🇿 | @IGcom pic.twitter.com/ORi9YObsNb
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 1, 2023
JONNY BAIRSTOW MASTERCLASS…!!!
What an innings by Bairstow – 86* in 60 balls with 8 fours and 4 sixes. He batted really well tonight, a superb batting display.
The Jonny B show! pic.twitter.com/XiDZfzBqya
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 1, 2023
What an Innings played by Jonny Bairstow…!!!
He scored 86* runs from 60 balls including 8 fours and 4 Sixes against New Zealand in 2nd T20I match – A top class knock from Jonny Bairstow! pic.twitter.com/LxVCdutRSf
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) September 1, 2023
Just Harry Brook things…
Smashing a SIX to get to your 50! 😆
🏴 #ENGvNZ 🇳🇿 | @IGcom pic.twitter.com/4ek9yTWR7X
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 1, 2023
Dream debut for Gus Atkinson#ENGvNZ #2ndT20I #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/l6pL9a85Cd
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) September 2, 2023
Jonny Bairstow launces a six into the crowds.#ENGvNZ #INDvsPAKpic.twitter.com/8a92xKWNnc
— Abdullah Neaz (@Abdullah__Neaz) September 1, 2023
Jonny Bairstow = 🔥 #EnglandCricket | #ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/YGrrUqrnth
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 1, 2023
Harry Brook is a special talent.
What an incredible ball striker…!!!!!pic.twitter.com/lSCB0dUwCV
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 1, 2023
Harry Brook is so good to watch 👌🏼
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) September 1, 2023
England take 2-0 lead in the four-match series: https://t.co/oIlwIq89sV#ENGvNZ #2ndT20I #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/rk0a5lIRxW
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) September 2, 2023
🏴 JOB DONE IN MANCHESTER 🏴
Atkinson has 4 on debut!
We are so, so good 😍#ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/lbTuSUKAwc
— England’s Barmy Army 🏴🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) September 1, 2023
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