📰 Continuing coverage: New Zealand level ODI series against England as rain wreaks havoc in Cardiff

New Zealand claimed a 17-run victory over England in the third ODI, but only because the rain did half the work for them. The match at Mount Maunganui was cut to 23 overs per side after a wet start, and the Black Caps used the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method to their advantage. England fought back valiantly, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the adjusted target of 226 runs in 23 overs. The series is now level at 1-1, with two more ODIs to play in the five-match series that started in September 2024. The final two games are in Hamilton on Thursday and Auckland next Monday, both starting at 2:30 PM local time. Fans will be hoping for better weather, but it’s cricket—who knows what’ll happen next? Back in 2019, New Zealand and England played a similar rain-affected series that ended in a 2-2 draw, so this one could go either way. The Black Caps’ top order did the heavy lifting. Devon Conway smashed 69 off 49 balls, while Rachin Ravindra chipped in with 42. England’s bowlers dug in early, with Rehan Ahmed taking 3 wickets for 32 runs in his five overs, but the damage was already done. The tourists’ middle order tried to steady the ship, with Ben Duckett top-scoring with 48 off 46, but the required run rate climbed too quickly. England’s captain, Jos Buttler, admitted the conditions made it tough for his team. “We knew it was a challenging game from the start,” he said. “The ball kept stopping, and the DLS method made it harder to chase down a big total.” New Zealand’s skipper, Tom Latham, was more upbeat. “We got off to a good start, and the rain probably helped us more than them,” he said. “But we’re happy with the win and the series draw.” The next ODI is just two days away, and both teams will be desperate to take the lead. England’s bowlers will need to be sharper, while New Zealand’s batting line-up will look to maintain their momentum. Whatever happens, one thing’s for sure: this series isn’t over yet.

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  • Source: BBC Sport
  • Published: May 16, 2026 at 18:57 UTC
  • Category: Sports
  • Topics: #bbc · #sports · #football · #england · #duckworth · #lewis

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🇧🇷 Resumo em Português

A Nova Zelândia mostrou que sabe vencer mesmo sob pressão, e foi exatamente o que aconteceu no terceiro e decisivo jogo da série de ODI contra a Inglaterra, onde os All Blacks do críquete garantiram a vitória por 17 corridas em um jogo drasticamente reduzido pela chuva, levando o placar final a 1 a 1.

O jogo, disputado em condições adversas na Nova Zelândia, foi encurtado para apenas 23 overs por time, obrigando ambas as equipes a se adaptarem rapidamente a um ritmo acelerado e imprevisível. Para o Brasil, que tem crescido no interesse pelo críquete — especialmente após a participação da Seleção Brasileira em torneios internacionais — o resultado reforça a competitividade das equipes do Hemisfério Sul, mostrando que, mesmo com menos tempo em campo, a estratégia e a resiliência são fundamentais. Além disso, a vitória neozelandesa pode servir de inspiração para países emergentes como o Brasil, que buscam se consolidar no cenário global do esporte.

Com a série empatada, a próxima etapa promete mais emoção, e os torcedores brasileiros já começam a especular sobre o desempenho das equipes em futuros compromissos internacionais.