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England batting woes continue as New Zealand seal ODI series win

England’s precarious white-ball form continues to cause concern ahead of the Ashes, following a disappointing five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the second ODI in Hamilton today.

Despite a magnificent, match-saving century from captain Harry Brook, the tourists were bundled out cheaply, handing the Black Caps an unassailable 2-0 series lead with one game remaining.

England were restricted to 175 all out in just 36 overs, a collapse that proved too much for even Jofra Archer’s inspiring bowling spell to overcome.

Brook laments batters’ lack of application

In the first ODI, Brook scored 135, but in the second, he managed just 34.

The captain pointed directly to the collective failure of the top o

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