England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first T20
James Vince scored 59 for England. File Photo: Reuters
England cruised to a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the opening Twenty20 international in Christchurch on Friday.
James Vincent top-scored for the tourists with 59, notching his maiden T20 half-century as England chased down New Zealand's 154-run target in 18.3 overs.
A three-wicket haul from spinner Mitchell Santner was not enough to rescue the Black Caps, whose batting line-up failed to fire after England won the toss and opted to bowl.
The second fixture in the five-match series takes place in Wellington on Sunday.
