New Zealand Complete Historic 3-0 ODI Whitewash Against England

New Zealand completed a dominant 3-0 whitewash of England in the ODI series at home, their first clean sweep against England in 42 years, showcasing superior planning, discipline, and execution. England's top order struggled consistently, accumulating only 84 runs across the series, with multiple players falling cheaply, including key batsmen like Joe Root and Harry Brook. Despite some resistance from players like Jamie Overton, who scored a maiden half-century, England's batting collapses left their bowlers with too much to do. New Zealand's bowlers, particularly Blair Tickner and Jacob Duffy, dismantled England's batting lineup repeatedly, while Daryl Mitchell's steady and composed batting performances earned him Player of the Series honors. The final match in Wellington was a nail-biting finish, with New Zealand chasing 223 runs and securing victory by two wickets after a late partnership between Blair Tickner and Zakary Foulkes. England head coach Brendon McCullum emphasized that the ODI struggles would not affect the team's mindset ahead of the Ashes Test series, noting the differences between the formats and the need to improve in one-day cricket.