Alex Hales started positively after England elected to bat first.

Ben Wheeler celebrates with teammates after getting his first wicket in ODIs ( of Hales).

Tim Southee bowled Jason Roy through the gate to give New Zealand a double-break.

Eoin Morgan scored 71 before he was cleaned up attempting a slog sweep by Kane Williamson.

Joe Root was dismissed soon after getting to his half-century.

Joe Root and Eoin Morgan scored fifties to help England recover from the early setbacks.

Ben Stokes scored a 31-ball half-century to power England through in the batting powerplay.

Dejected England players walk off the field after losing the third ODI.

Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson shared a double century stand that was instrumental in New Zealand's win.

Kane Williamson registered his seventh ODI century.

Ross Taylor brought up his second successive ton in the series.

Another failure for Brendon McCullum as he departed for a paltry score.

Ross Taylor was in pain after being struck in the box during Ben Stokes' over.

David Willey provided the first breakthrough for England when he dismissed Martin Guptill in the 2nd over of the NZ innings.