Lincoln (New Zealand), Oct 29 (IANS) Colin Munro smashed an unbeaten hundred as New Zealand XI beat England by eight wickets in a warm-up T20 match here on Tuesday.

England posted 188/5 from their 20 overs with James Vince making 46 and Joe Denly 39 not out, as per a BBC report.

In reply, Munro smashed 107 from 57 balls, his innings laced with nine fours and seven sixes to lead the home team to an eight-wicket victory with nine balls to spare.

England's five-match T20 series against New Zealand starts on Friday.

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