New Zealand’s Fran Jonas took four wickets while captain Heather Knight top-scored for the hosts with 46 as England finished on 155 after recovering from 87-6.

In reply, Lauren Bell took 3-20, while Freya Kemp and spinner Charlie Dean took two wickets each.

Women’s One-Day International Series v New Zealand Women

26 June: 1st Women’s One-Day International – Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street – England won by nine wickets

30 June: 2nd Women’s One-Day International – New Road, Worcester – England won by eight wickets

3 July: 3rd Women’s One-Day International – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol – England won by five wickets

Women’s Vitality IT20 Series v New Zealand Women

6 July: 1st Women’s IT20 – The Utilita Bowl, Southampton – England won by 59 runs

9 July: 2nd Women’s IT20 – The 1st Central County Ground, Hove – England won by 23 runs (DLS method)

11 July: 3rd Women’s IT20 – The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence – England won by six wickets

13 July: 4th Women’s IT20 – The Kia Oval, London – England won by seven wickets

17 July: 5th Women’s IT20 – Lord’s, London – England won by 20 runs

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