It was evident at WACA that New Zealand held the advantage of getting the better of England as they posted a total of 318 in their allotted 50 overs on Sunday.

Despite their loss on Friday against the Aussies, the Kiwi’s had done their homework. They took all the positives from that game and played the type of cricket they are known for. The black caps completed a comfortable 58-run win over England by almost guaranteeing themselves a place in the tri-series finals against Australia.

Lou Vincent, Ross Taylor and Jacob Oram blasted half-centuries to put the Englishmen out of the game at Perth.

England could manage only 260 for eight in reply after their middle-order collapsed again with only C. Joyce scoring 66 before being run out by Vincent.

England need to win their final two matches against Australia and New Zealand to have any hope of making the playoffs and salvaging some pride from a desperately disappointing tour.

England’s next game is against Australia in Sydney on Friday and New Zealand’s is against Australia in Melbourne on Sunday.

Brief Scores

New Zealand- 318/7 (50 Overs) beat England 260/8 (50 Overs)