Ross Taylor struck 119 and Kane Williamson fell just short of a century as New Zealand smashed 398-5 — its second-highest 50-over total — in the second one-day international against England on Friday.
The Black Caps hit 13 sixes and all but one of their seven batsmen went along quicker than a run a ball in easily the highest ODI score at The Oval, with England’s attack getting hammered for nearly eight runs per over.
Taylor’s knock came off 96 balls and was his 13th ODI century, which included 10 fours and four sixes.
England won the first match of the five-series by 210 runs on Tuesday after compiling 408-9, and New Zealand nearly matched it three days on.
Williamson struck 93, Martin Guptill had 50 and captain Brendon McCullum hit 39 off 22 balls at the top of the innings.
Brief Scores
New Zealand: 398/5 (Ross Taylor 119 not out, Kane Williamson 93, Martin Guptill 50; Ben Stokes 2/66, Finn 1/69) against England.