Martin Guptill hit an unbeaten 103 to guide New Zealand to a five-wicket victory in the first one-day international against England at Lord's.
The tourists elected to field after Brendon McCullum had won the toss before play and enjoyed plenty of success with the ball as England struggled to assert their dominance early on.
Jonathan Trott top scored with 37 for the hosts but none of England's top-order batsman was able to go past 50 as the Kiwis kept things tight at the home of cricket.
Chris Woakes struck 36 to help England to a respectable total but McCullum's side were favourites to chase down 228 in reply.
New Zealand were in trouble when James Anderson took two wickets in the first over of the innings but England's early joy soon turned to frustration.
Ross Taylor (54) and Guptill put on 120 for the third wicket to put the Black Caps in control of the match following the early scare.
Guptill eventually struck the winning runs in the 47th over to give the tourists the lead in the mini-series.
