Follow all the action with Taha Hashim as England look to take an unassailable 3-0 series lead
Hello folks and welcome to coverage of the third T20I between England and New Zealand at Edgbaston!
Let’s be real: it’s been easy as you like for England against what is a very decent New Zealand line-up, particularly with that bowling attack. The margins have been far from bare, with a seven-wicket win at Durham , followed by a 95-run shellacking at Old Trafford. The two newcomers have been class, with Brydon Carse taking 3-23 in the opener before Gus Atkinson went one better, blazing away with 4-20 on Friday night. The latter clocked 92mph with his second delivery in international cricket and really does have the loveliest, smoothest, silkiest of bowling actions. I could get used to watching him work away in an England shirt.
Of course, the big story remains Harry Brook who, even by his standards, was something else the other night, those sixes over extra cover against Ish Sodhi just ridiculous. England can win the World Cup without him, sure – they did just that four years ago. But he’s clearly brilliant, just like Jofra Archer was when he got thrown into the deep end. Pick him – there’s going to be heartbreak somewhere, but this is how the game works.
Anyway, we’re still a while away from England having to make that final World Cup call. For now, sit back and enjoy today – I’ll be here to take you through to the finish. Get in touch with your thoughts, feelings, song requests, whatever you fancy.
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