Nat Syver-Brant hit an excellent 76 as England beat New Zealand by 5 wickets within the third and ultimate ODI in Bristol to finish a 3-0 collection lead.
England gained the toss and opted to bowl in a rain-free match on the Seat Distinctive Stadium, with bowler Lauren Bell taking a career-best 5-37 because the vacationers have been restricted to 211-8 in 42 overs.
New Zealand’s batting improved considerably from their final two conferences, with Amelia Kerr (57) bringing again her tenth half-century in ODI cricket after sharing a 68-run partnership along with her captain Sophie Devine (43).
England stuttered in pursuit of their goal of 212, shedding three early wickets at halftime, with Tammy Beaumont (0) shedding to Hannah Rowe (2-38) from the fifth ball of the innings earlier than captain Heather Knight (9) was caught by Rowe and Maya Bussier (19), who scored an excellent century within the second ODI, departed after being caught behind by Molly Penfold, leaving the hosts 33-3 within the eighth over.
Nevertheless, Skaver-Brant (76 not out) and Amy Jones (50) revived the innings with a gradual 90-run partnership, with England’s fourth batsman making 50 in 21 ODIs from 49 innings. Jones adopted her to the landmark shortly after her half-century got here off the identical variety of balls earlier than Brooke Halliday (1-29) caught her behind.
Siver-Brunt then guided England to victory by hitting one at mid-on sq. off Devine to seal the take care of 20 balls to spare because the hosts posted 212-5.
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England tackle New Zealand within the five-match T20I collection beginning on July 6 at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton, dwell Sky Sports activities.
England vs New Zealand T20I Collection Dates
July 6: 1st Ladies’s IT20 – The Ageas Bowl, Southampton
July 9: 2nd Ladies’s IT20 v 1st Central County Floor, Hove
July 11: third Ladies’s IT20 – The Spitfire Floor, St Lawrence
July 13: 4th Ladies’s IT20 – Kia Oval, London
July 17: fifth Ladies’s IT20 – Lord’s, London
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