Williamson shines, Kiwis go 2-1 up: 3rd ODI (Rose Bowl)

Kane Williamson (118 off 113) hit his seventh ODI century and combined with Ross Taylor (110) for a record-breaking third wicket partnership of 206 as New Zealand went 2-1 up with a three-wicket victory.

Earlier, England squandered a strong start at 288-5 to be bowled out for 302 with 5 overs to spare as Eoin Morgan hit 71, Ben Stokes made 68 and Joe Root posted 54.

New Zealand 306 for 7 (Williamson 118, Taylor 110, Willey 3-69) beat England 302 (Morgan 71, Stokes 68, Root 54, Southee 3-44, Wheeler 3-63) by three wickets.

June 2015