World Cup 2015: New Zealand Vs England

Kiwi skipper Brendon McCullum recorded the World Cup's fastest half-century, after Tim Southee wreaked havoc with a seven-wicket haul as New Zealand cruised to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over England in a Pool A match at Wellington.

News Nation Bureau | Updated : 20 February 2015, 01:26:55 PM

McCullum plundered Finn for 44 runs from his 10 balls, which included two fours and six sixes. Scored World Cup's fastest half-century

England won the toss and elected to bat first against unbeaten New Zealand in their second match.

Jittery England had a shaky start with the bat, lost its openers within first six overs

Tim Southee rattled the English batsmen with the pace and bounce from the beginning

Trent Boult removed Garry Ballance to pile up the agony

Joe Root wagged a lone battle against Kiwis bowlers, scored fighting 46

Tim Southee took career best seven-wicket haul to flatten England on a seaming track

A serious concern for England as they have lost both their opening matches in World Cup