Harry Brook makes 135 but England's Ashes stars struggle in the first ODI against New Zealand

Summary

Harry Brook scored an impressive 135 with 11 sixes as England's top Ashes players struggled in a four-wicket loss to New Zealand in the first ODI.

Key Points
  • Harry Brook scored 135 runs with 11 sixes in England's innings during the first ODI against New Zealand.
  • England lost early wickets, slipping to 56-6 before Brook steadied the innings as the last man out.
  • New Zealand won the match by four wickets, reaching the target of 224 with 80 balls remaining.
  • Brook's innings was his highest ODI score and helped him surpass 1,000 ODI runs in total.
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