N Sciver-Brunt and Lauren Bell were standout performers as England completed a clean sweep with a 3-0 victory over New Zealand in the ODI series. The hosts sealed the win by five wickets in the final game at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol.
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, England's Lauren Bell delivered a stellar performance, claiming 5-37 to limit New Zealand to 211-8 in 42 overs. Despite a better batting display from the visitors, highlighted by a half-century from Amelia Kerr (57) and a strong partnership between Kerr and Sophie Devine (43), England's bowlers maintained control.
England faced early setbacks in their chase, losing three wickets quickly, but Nat Sciver-Brunt's unbeaten 76, along with Amy Jones' 50, steered the hosts back on course with a crucial partnership. Sciver-Brunt's determined knock led her to her 21st ODI fifty, guiding England to victory with 20 balls to spare as they reached 212-5.
The upcoming five-match T20I series between England and New Zealand commences on July 6 at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton, airing live on Sky Sports.
July 6: 1st IT20 – The Ageas Bowl, Southampton
July 9: 2nd IT20 – The 1st Central County Ground, Hove
July 11: 3rd IT20 – The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence
July 13: 4th IT20 – The Kia Oval, London
July 17: 5th IT20 – Lord’s, London
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