New Zealand 178;
England 181-2 – England win by eight wicketsCaptain steers tourists home with 16.2 overs to spareEngland
Women cruised to an eight-wicket victory against
New Zealand in their first 50-over international in more than a year.
Tammy Beaumont, who hit 71, and their captain, Heather Knight (67 not out), steered the tourists to the winning target in only 33.4 overs having skittled their hosts for 178 at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval. The victory puts England 1-0 up in the three-match series.