Summary

  • England beat New Zealand by six wickets to take unassailable 3-0 lead in five-match series

  • Alice Capsey makes unbeaten 67 off 60 balls to guide England home with four balls to spare

  • Freya Kemp hits 16 not out in eight-ball cameo

  • Kiwis captain Sophie Devine top-scores with unbeaten 58 in their 141-8

  • Sophie Ecclestone pick of England's bowlers with 4-25

  • Watch highlights on BBC iPlayer from 23:15 BST

  1. Goodnightpublished at 22:03 11 July

    That's all from us this evening, do check out Timothy Abraham's match report as England edged a thriller to seal a series victory.

    Make sure you join us from 10:30 BST on Friday morning for text coverage of day three of the first Test between England and West Indies from Lord's. It is likely be the final day of James Anderson's career so is sure to be emotional.

    Then at 18:15 on Saturday we are back with the women's side as England take on New Zealand at The Oval looking to go 4-0 up in their five-match T20 series.

    Until then, farewell.

  2. Watch highlights on Red Button and iPlayerpublished at 21:58 11 July

    BBC iPlayer

    Out and about and missed this game?

    Well, don't worry, we've got you covered.

    There will be highlights on Red Button and BBC iPlayer from 23:15 BST.

    They will be available to catch up on too so you can watch at your leisure.

  3. Postpublished at 21:56 11 July

    Here is the winning moment as Alice Capsey hits four off Sophie Devine to seal victory for England.

    Media caption,

    Capsey hits Devine to the boundary to seal win

  4. 'Calmness shown was pretty special'published at 21:55 11 July

    England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt to Sky Sports: "I felt pretty out but that [failing to review the lbw decision] is just the way it goes.

    "With a bowling attack we have got and the people on the sidelines waiting to come in it is a pretty easy job to chuck the ball to different people, so I'm happy I could keep the winning streak going.

    "I would have liked to have faced more than one ball but the depth we have got I felt pretty confident. The last few overs were pretty nervy but the calmness they showed was pretty special.

    "We don't want to do it all the time but putting ourselves under pressure like that and then come out the other side. If we can take to [the World Cup in] Bangladesh, that would be perfect."

  5. 'We're starting to see learnings with this group'published at 21:51 11 July

    Media caption,

    Devine hits Ecclestone for 'huge' six

    New Zealand captain Sophie Devine talking to Sky Sports: "We asked the group to be more competitive, have fight and ticker and we had that today. I am really proud of the group - it has been a tough tour so far and to take them so close today was encouraging. If we take five catches it is a different game. I am proud of the way the girls fought back today and showed a lot of ticker out there.

    "We thought 140 was par on this wicket. It was tough going, it was not my natural game to go as slowly. Our batters showed intent and were clear on how they wanted to score. To see those learnings is something we've asked for and we're starting to see with this group.

    "We don't like to compare ourselves and if you see how well their spinners have bowled, I thought ours were brilliant today. It is that learning. I am really proud of the spinners unit. Pressure is starting to build in terms of competition for places.

    "I'd like a win but this is international cricket and it is igoing to be tough. I've still got a huge amount of belief in this group but we're working towards the pinnacle event at the end of the year."

  6. 'I have a good understanding of my game'published at 21:49 11 July

    Media caption,

    Capsey hits Kerr for 'big' six

    Player of the match, England's Alice Capsey speaking to Sky Sports: "We got off to a good start and were feeling pretty good. We felt the pitch was starting to die a little bit but was still coming on pretty nicely so we struck to our plans.

    "It got to squeaky bum time a little bit at the end but Freya Kemp in that second-to-last over was outstanding. We were both in the zone. It was nice to be out there with her and get over the line.

    "I love batting number three it is the best place to bat in T20. I feel like I have a good understanding of my game. I just want to perform for England so I'm happy to get a performance in today."

  7. Postpublished at 21:44 11 July

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Sounds

    New Zealand were poor in the field. Their three main batters were good but it just goes to show that one other partnership would have got them to a score that England wouldn't have been able to chase.

  8. Postpublished at 21:43 11 July

    England still needed 22 from 16 balls when Amy Jones was run out. But Freya Kemp's remarkable cameo took the game away from New Zealand.

  9. Postpublished at 21:41 11 July

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Sounds

    New Zealand are having a circle of truths on the outfield at the moment. I don't feel like now is the moment to reflect on a game of cricket.

  10. Postpublished at 21:39 11 July

    That misfield on the boundary sums New Zealand's performance up. They improved in so many ways, particularly with the bat, but mistakes in the field at crucial moments has cost them.

  11. Postpublished at 21:38 11 July

    Frankie Mackay
    Ex-New Zealand all-rounder on BBC Sounds

    That is pretty brutal. It is going to sting the New Zealand group.

    They will be able to pick out some positives because it was a much-improved performances. These results can hurt more than the ones where you get battered.

    New Zealand haven't learnt how to win yet. It shows in tight situations.

  12. Postpublished at 21:38 11 July

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Sounds

    It was an exceptional innings from Alice Capsey.

    Media caption,

    Capsey hits Kerr for 'big' six

  13. champagne moment

    England win by six wicketspublished at 19.2 overs

    Alice Capsey looks to sweep into the on-side but theball squirts off the edge and over short third, before a misfield helps the ball dribble over the rope.

    England win by six wickets and take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.

  14. Postpublished at 21:35 11 July

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Sounds

    It is the dropped catches from New Zealand in the backend of this game that could cost them. It has been the same throughout this tour. It is at least four drops off the top of my head.

  15. Eng 138-4published at 19.1 overs

    Freya Kemp nudges a single off the first ball of the final over from Sophie Devine

    Four needed from five.

  16. Postpublished at 21:34 11 July

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Sounds

    This is why Freya Kemp is in the England side. She could be the next Nat Sciver-Brunt. She looks calm and collected out there.

  17. Postpublished at 21:34 11 July

    Aatif Nawaz
    BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Sounds

    What a cameo this has been from Freya Kemp.

  18. Eng 137-4published at 19 overs

    And again! Freya Kemp reaches the rope with a skip down the track and drive through long-off.

    A single completes the over. England need five off the final over.

  19. Postpublished at 21:32 11 July

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Sounds

    Outstanding from Freya Kemp. She got into position early and it was like a hockey shot.

    It takes the pressure off England. All they've got to do is knock the ball around.

  20. Eng 132-4published at 18.4 overs

    Gorgeous shot from Freya Kemp as she reverse-sweeps the ball fine for four!

    All the momentum is with England now.