New Zealand level the ODI series against England after winning a rain-affected third match in Cardiff. With weather disrupting play, the result is decided using the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS) method. England had been aiming for a series victory, but New Zealand secure a 17-run win under the revised target, bringing the series level at 1-1.
Both outlets report that rain causes significant interruptions during the Cardiff ODI, shaping the outcome through the DLS calculation rather than a full uninterrupted chase. As a result, England do not complete the required runs in the reduced overs scenario, while New Zealand benefit from the adjusted target and maintain their advantage to claim the match.
The win keeps both teams’ series hopes alive, setting up the next match with the score tied following New Zealand’s response to the earlier result.
