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CHRISTCHURCH, FEB. 13. Half-centuries from openers Chris Nevin and Nathan Astle led New Zealand to a convincing four-wicket victory over England in the first one-day International on Wednesday. Replying to England's 196 all out in the rain-reduced 42-over match, Nevin and Astle rode their luck to share a 99- wicket opening stand to set the hosts well on their way to victory. Astle top scored with an unbeaten 67 while Nevin hit a masterful 55. New Zealand had looked set for a crushing win after the opening pair set a blistering pace. But Darren Gough struck back in his second spell for England. Craig McMillan (15), Chris Cairns (8), Lou Vincent (0) and Chris Harris (0) all failed to read Gough's deliveries as New Zealand lost the four batsmen for the addition of only eight runs in two overs. The innings was, however, rescued by the astute Astle and big-hitting Andre Adams with a 54-run partnership. Earlier, England suffered a familiar batting collapse - losing its final seven wickets for just 40 runs - after Nick Knight scored a patient 73 to build the innings while captain Nasser Hussain (35) and Graham Thorpe (41) added useful contributions. - Reuters.
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