New Zealand beat England by 8 wickets

New Zealand defeated England by eight wickets in their Pool A match of the Cricket World Cup here today.

Batting first, England were all out for 123 and then saw New Zealand chase down the target in just 12.2 overs.

Brief scores:

England: 123 all out in 33.2 overs (Joe Root 46; Tim Southee 7/33)

New Zealand: 125 for 2 in 12.2 overs (Brendon McCullum 77).