New Zealand vs England LIVE: First T20, Christchurch

It's raining,,,

Umbrellas are being opened and pac-a-macs are being put on in the crowd at the Hagley Oval.

The covers have just been put in place as well.

Yes, it's raining.

'Batters have to back themselves'

New Zealand bowler Matt Henry: "I think playing cricket here this there's always a bit of the unknown. The pace of the wicket is on the slower side.

"So it's not a surprise, but when we bat we need to read it as quick as possible. The batters have to back themselves. We need to absorb and put the pressure back on."

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I have been wrong before but I think England have a sniff here. The pitch isn't the easiest.

Timothy Abraham will take you through the chase.

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Neil Wagner

Former New Zealand bowler on TNT Sports

What an innings from Sam Curran. An outstanding knock. He made it looker easier than anyone else and they are valuable runs for England.

Eng 134-6

Curran 31, Carse 3

A single to finish which means seven runs come from the 19th over.

Sam Curran will have the strike to start the last but England need a big finish.

Not out

It did indeed pitch outside leg. Curran has to walk back, having initially headed to the dressing room.

Because it was given out, England don't get the leg bye they ran, however.

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