England won the toss and chose to bowl in the first ODI against New Zealand, kicking off what Sky Sports is covering live. The decision to field first gives the home bowlers the chance to strike early and put New Zealand's batting order under pressure from the outset.

Elected to field in the series opener, England are looking to dictate terms straight away. The choice to bowl suggests confidence in their attack and a desire to contain New Zealand's top order before the pitch potentially offers more to the batters later on.

Sky Sports carries the match live, with the opening exchanges underway as both sides size each other up. How England's bowlers perform in this powerplay will go a long way toward setting the tone for the entire series.