Women's World Twenty20 2016: England in dramatic warm-up win over New Zealand

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Sarah Taylor hit 51 off 52 balls for England

England women v New Zealand women, Chennai

New Zealand women 130-6 (20 overs): Devine 40, Bates 38, Brunt 2-15

England women 131-6 (20 overs): Taylor 51, Edwards 28, Tahuhu 2-10

England women won by four wickets

Natalie Sciver hit the winning run off the final ball as England women beat New Zealand by four wickets in a warm-up game for the World Twenty20.

Sciver's single came from her first ball as England reached their target of 131 for the loss of six wickets.

A partnership of 75 between Charlotte Edwards (28) and Sarah Taylor (51) was the backbone of England's innings.

Katherine Brunt took 2-15 to help restrict New Zealand to 130-6, with Sophie Devine top scoring with 40.

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