England’s one-day renaissance in the last four years owes a debt of gratitude to New Zealand so, in a way, it is fitting these sides will contest the World Cup final at Lord’s this Sunday.
Following their embarrassing group stage elimination in 2015, England captain Eoin Morgan decided to adopt the Black Caps’ brand of fearless, attacking cricket, under Brendon McCullum, as his own.
Here PA looks at some of the pivotal meetings between the sides in recent years ahead of this weekend’s showpiece.
New Zealand v England – Wellington, February 2015
England v New Zealand – Edgbaston, June 2015
England v New Zealand – Trent Bridge, June 2015
New Zealand v England – Dunedin, March 2018
England v New Zealand – Chester-le-Street, July 2019
