England beat New Zealand by 34 runs to win third ODI

England beat New Zealand by 34 runs in the third and final one-day international at Trent Bridge on Wednesday.

New Zealand, chasing 288 for victory, finished on 243 all out but still took the series 2-1 after five-wicket and 86-run wins at Lord’s and Southampton respectively.

Ross Taylor top-scored with 71 for the Black Caps while recalled England off-spinner James Tredwell took three for 51.

Earlier, England made 287 for six with Ian Bell top-scoring with 82 and Jos Buttler’s 47 not out taking just 16 balls.

This was both sides’ final match before the one-day Champions Trophy tournament in the UK starts on Thursday.