29-03-2024 04:16 via theguardian.com

England beat New Zealand by five wickets: fifth women’s T20 cricket international – as it happened

Nat Sciver-Brunt starred with bat and ball as England wrapped up a 4-1 series victory against the White Ferns4th over: New Zealand 21-2 (Bates 10, Plimmer 3) A Filer no-ball means a free hit for New Zealand, though Bates can only club it over the bowler’s head for a single.Plimmer doesn’t look too comfortable against Filer. She’s beaten, slices a couple over the cover and then wears a short ball on the body. Bates takes a more aggressive option, charging down the track to belt
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