NZ VS ENG: Morgan becomes 1st England batsman to score 2000 T20I runs

Eoin Morgan became first English cricketer to score 2000 runs in T20 internationals. England’s limited over captain scored 17 in fifth T20 international against New Zealand, which was reduced to 11 overs due to rains, to achieve milestone. Morgan is only seventh batsman to cross 2000 runs milestone in T20 Internationals. He has joined likes of Indian duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Australian David Warner, New Zealanders Brendon McCullum, and Martin Guptill and Pakistani batsman Shoaib Malik.

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Currently, Rohit Sharma tops table with 2537 runs while Kohli is a close second at 2450 runs. Among English players, former cricketer Alex Hales is closest to Morgan with 1644 runs. Jos Butler is third with 1260 runs. England- New Zealand match went to Super over before England clinched five-match series. At end of game, Morgan claimed that he was surprised and delighted that game was even played, given wear condition in Auckland.

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NZ vs ENG: Morgan praises Jordan

He added that both teams played well in 11 overs, but it was Super Over that showcased talents of Chris Jordan. Morgan said Jordan was extremely calm under pressure and delivered for his team. Batsman and wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow was named Man of Match for his quickfire 47. New Zealand scored 146 for five in ir 11 overs. But Bairstow’s kck along with tail-enders contribution helped England achieve mammoth target set for m.

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Bairstow said that his experience of playing in T10 tournaments helped him. He added that he is looking forward to Test matches w. teams will play a two-match test series. England and New Zealand will play first test from vember 21 in Mount Maunganui, and second will be played from vember 29 in Hamilton.