There’s ample ammunition in New Zealand’s thrashing, perhaps the worst white-ball defeat since the 2015 World Cup.

During the first game of the World Cup, in Ahmedabad, the margin was as large as Narendra Modi Stadium when England beat the Black Caps by the narrowest of margins in a Lord’s final.

The event left those who attended disappointed as Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra smashed boundaries at an alarming rate.

Despite having just 13.4 overs left and nine wickets in hand, New Zealand was able to chase 283 runs in 13 overs.

During the 2014 World Cup, Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal ruined the tournament. This time, he hit the same delivery for six.

Since England didn’t look as comfortable afterward, the cricketing gods may have been upset.

Their batting, the strength that has propelled them to a position as two-time world champions, was muddled.

After 25 overs, Liam Livingstone made the same mistake, and when England attacked, Harry Brook skied a catch to deep midwicket, while Glenn Phillips took Moeen Ali and Joe Root both within seven balls.

Chris Woakes’ grey hairs grew greyer with every boundary he conceded in a difficult three-over opening spell.

The XI, which includes seven members from the 2019 squad, has been argued to be too old to win again.

While taking a drink break during the match, Stokes offered Buttler a few words during a drinks break.