Southampton, United Kingdom: Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor both scored hundreds in a record-breaking stand as New Zealand beat England by three wickets in the third one-day international at the Rose Bowl on Sunday to go 2-1 up in the five-match series.


New Zealand's Kane Williamson, left, celebrates reaching his century with New Zealand's Ross Taylor during the one day international cricket match between England and New Zealand at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton. Pic/AFP 

New Zealand, chasing 303 for victory, were struggling at 36 for two. But a stand of 206 between Williamson and Taylor turned the tide, although England dropped both batsmen with Taylor given several reprieves. Williamson made 118 and Taylor 110 -- his second century in as many matches after his unbeaten 119 during New Zealand's 13 run-win at The Oval on Friday levelled the series at 1-1.