England have beaten the Black Caps in the first Twenty20 in Christchurch, New Zealand by seven wickets.
James Vince struck a fine 59 off 38 balls as England overhauled a target of 154 with nine balls to spare.
It was Chris Silverwood's first game as head coach.
The second game of the five-match series takes place in Wellington on Sunday.
Forward Delap joins Chelsea ahead of Club World Cup
Forward Liam Delap has joined Chelsea on a six-year contract ahead of this month's Club World Cup, leaving Ipswich Town after they were relegated from the Premier League, the West London side said on Wednesday.
Boisson shocks Andreeva as Djokovic sets up Sinner showdown
Wild card Lois Boisson stunned sixth seed Mirra Andreeva to reach the French Open semi-finals, before Novak Djokovic set up a clash with world number one Jannik Sinner.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru lift IPL trophy
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and their talisman Virat Kohli ended a 17-season drought by winning their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title, beating Punjab Kings by six runs in the final in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
Stead stands down as New Zealand coach after seven years
Gary Stead will stand down as Black Caps coach at the end of June, New Zealand Cricket said on Wednesday, bringing to an end a highly successful seven-year reign that included the capture of the inaugural World Test Championship title.
Alcaraz bludgeons Paul to reach French Open semis
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz steamrolled past American 12th-seed Tommy Paul 6-0 6-1 6-4 at the French Open on Tuesday with a jaw-dropping display of attacking tennis in one of the most one-sided men's quarter-finals in Paris in recent memory.
Dubai toll operator Salik said on Wednesday it will charge peak-hour fees on the last day of Eid Al Adha on Sunday.
The UAE and Ireland have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening legal cooperation after the extradition of an Irish national accused of murder and links to a criminal network.
Dubai Police on Wednesday said it has completed preparations for the upcoming Eid al-Adha celebrations and announced the six designated locations for the ceremonial cannon fire.
