NZ overwhelm England

HAMILTON, New Zealand:

Another top-order failure saw England dismissed for 175 and New Zealand win the second One Day international cricket match by five wickets yesterday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

England's innings lasted only 36 overs and New Zealand reached the target in 33.1 overs with Daryl Mitchell making an unbeaten 56 and Rachin Ravindra scoring 54. Mitch Santner finished 34 not out.

Mitchell also led New Zealand to a four-wicket win in the series-opener on Saturday with an unbeaten 78 after England were bowled out for 223.

ARCHER BACK

One positive for England was the return of fast bowler Jofra Archer, who bowled at pace and took 3-23 from 10 overs. Archer took 1-8 in his first spell of five overs.

He averaged 141 kph (88 mph) and seamed the ball sharply, looking fully fit ahead of the Ashes Test series in Australia which starts in less a month.

In his first over, Archer dismissed Will Young with a 143 kph (89 mph) delivery which jagged back and hit the batter on the back pad in front of middle stump.

"He's an awesome bowler. Everyone loves watching him," England captain Harry Brook said. "He bowls 90-95 mph and he hoops it both ways.

"He's a valuable asset for us and for him to take 3-23 off 10 overs is amazing. It's awesome to have him back."

NZ CHASE

Ravindra and Kane Williamson steered New Zealand to 32-1 at the end of the first 10-over power play and Ravindra, then Mitchell, completed a run chase which required New Zealand to score at only 3.5 runs per over.

Williamson was out for 21 from 39 balls and New Zealand were 118-5 before Mitchell and captain Santner completed the run chase.

"It was disappointing to say the least," Brook said of the loss. "But we have to come back stronger and better for the third match on Saturday and hopefully get at least one win."

AP