On a slow, 'sticking' sort of pitch England posted 285. This seemed to be a worthy target to have set the home side under such conditions but England's bowling was a smidgin under par - and a critical missed chance in the deep by Jonny Bairstow contrasted with an excellent Kiwi batting display.
In the end, the match went right down to the last over and England were deservedly edged out in a hugely exciting game.
Indeed.
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