In ICC Champions Trophy, England have set a victory target of 311 runs for New Zealand in a group A match at Cardiff. Sent in to bat first, England were all out for 310 in 49.3 overs. English middle order batsmen played to their potential today.While Joe Root was top scorer with 64 runs, Jose Buttler remained not out on 61. A Hales contributed 56 aqnd B Stokes 48 runs. For the Kiwis Milne and Anderson captured three wickets each. In reply New Zealand were 39 for 1 in 8.5 over against when reports last came in. Yesterday, the Group-A match between Australia and Bangladesh was abandoned due to rain at the Kennington Oval in London. Both teams shared one point. Australia's first match against New Zealand was also abandoned due to rain. They have two points from two games so far. India, after a comprehensive win in their opener against Pakistan on Sunday, will play its second Pool-B game on Thursday against Sri Lanka.