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Hamilton: Brendon McCullum produced a match winning innings while a limping Martin Guptill hit a brisk 27 off as many balls to guide New Zealand to a three-wicket victory over England in their first one-day international at Seddon Park on Sunday.
McCullum finished on 69 while Guptill, who retired hurt on three after he strained his left hamstring only to return when New Zealand were 218 for seven, was 27 not out as the hosts scored 259 for seven wickets in 48.5 overs, having bowled England out for 258.
The 31-year-old McCullum had needed to provide the game-winning innings after he ran out Kane Williamson earlier when New Zealand appeared well placed for victory at 142 for three in the 34th over.
The dismissal came with Williamson on 74 and McCullum starting to look settled as the batting power play approached.
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