Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Harry Brook's Century in Losing Effort Against New Zealand
Harry Brook played a great game of cricket for England, scoring 135 runs, which is a lot!
His team, however, didn't do so well overall, and lost to New Zealand.
Brook hit the ball for sixes a lot and helped England get to a decent score, but other England players didn't score as many runs.
New Zealand chased England's score, with Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell helping their team win.
Even though England lost, Brook's performance was impressive!
Harry Brook scored 135 runs for England.
England lost the match against New Zealand by four wickets.
Brook's score included 11 sixes.
New Zealand reached their target of 224-6 with 80 balls remaining.
Daryl Mitchell scored 78 not out for New Zealand.
- Who
- Harry Brook and England cricket team, New Zealand cricket team
- What
- Harry Brook scored 135 runs but England lost to New Zealand.
- When
- Sunday, October 26
- Where
- Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
- Why
- Brook's performance was a highlight in a losing effort.
- Match
- England vs. New Zealand, First ODI
- Venue
- Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
- Harry Brook's Score
- 135 runs
- Balls Faced
- 101
- England's Total
- 223
- New Zealand's Score
- 224-6
Sources
Brook's ton in vain as NZ edge past England in first ODI
Brook's ton in vain as NZ beat England by 4 wickets in ODI series opener
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