Summary

  1. Eng 3-1published at 1 over

    Excellent start from the visitors, just three runs from it and the huge scalp of Danni Wyatt.

    Two of England's brightest young talents in Maia Bouchier and Alice Capsey are tasked with leading the recovery.

  2. Eng 1-1published at 0.2 overs

    Alice Capsey safely defends her first ball before a wide from Jonas gives England their first run.

    Danni Wyatt trudged off holding her bat above her head in total disbelief. She couldn't believe she fell into the trap so easily.

  3. Postpublished at 18:02 British Summer Time 17 July

    Steven Finn
    Former England fast bowler on BBC Two

    That's an interesting start. Danni Wyatt rocks back, it skids through and rushes her. She offers an absolute lollipop out to mid-wicket. She can't believe what she's done.

  4. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 0.1 overs

    Wyatt c A Kerr b Jonas 0 (Eng 0-1)

    First ball!

    New Zealand set the trap and Danni Wyatt has fallen straight into it.

    Fran Jonas drops one a little short, Wyatt's eyes light up, and she plonks it straight to Amelia Kerr at deep mid-wicket. New Zealand make the perfect start at Lord's.

  5. Postpublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 17 July

    This is only the third England women's T20 at Lord's, the last time being that memorable Ashes win last year when Heather Knight's side won the series amid their stunning fightback.

    For New Zealand, it's a special occasion - their first appearance here in any format since an ODI six-wicket victory in July 2010.

    The pavilion is sold out as well, which is great to see.

    Danni Wyatt is on strike to Fran Jonas' spin to start proceedings.

  6. Postpublished at 17:59 British Summer Time 17 July

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

    If you are going to win one game on a tour, New Zealand may as well make it today at Lord's.

  7. Postpublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 17 July

    Anya Shrubsole
    Former England bowler on BBC Two

    England will want to wrap up the series today with a win. They've won every game so far.

  8. Postpublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 17 July

    Alex HartleyImage source, Getty Images

    Lovely scenes here at Lord's as BBC Test Match Special's very own Alex Hartley rings the five-minute bell! Her parents are with her, huge smile on her face, and she receives warm applause from a Lord's crowd that is growing steadily.

  9. Line-upspublished at 17:54 British Summer Time 17 July

    Heather KnightImage source, Getty Images

    England: Danni Wyatt, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Freya Kemp, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell.

    New Zealand: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas.

  10. 'Lord's always looks pretty good'published at 17:51 British Summer Time 17 July

    New Zealand captain Sophie Devine: "We're going to have a bowl first today. I think Lord's always looks pretty good and we're looking forward to it.

    "We've spoken a lot about effort. We were disappointed with our performance last time out. We want to go out on a real high and play a style cricket we can be really proud of it.

    On playing at Lord's: "I think it's been really great for us, we've had a couple of days training to immerse ourselves. We had a Lord's tour. It's all about what we can do out on the park."

  11. 'We want to go unbeaten this summer'published at 17:49 British Summer Time 17 July

    England captain Heather Knight: "We want to go unbeaten this summer, that's our main objective. We want to take that momentum into our next game. The support has been really good and the crowd is really good today and we want to put on a good show.

    Team news: "Four changes. Dunkley, Glenn, Smith and Gibson come out.

    Playing at Lord's: "It's great. We're lucky enough to play here in the Hundred. It's a really special place, we won a World Cup here. We've maxed out on the family and friends tickets today and support today and hopefully, we can do well for them."

  12. New Zealand win the toss and bowlpublished at 17:47 British Summer Time 17 July

    TossImage source, Getty Images

    Unsurprisingly, given their batting woes in the series, Sophie Devine opts to bowl first.

    And this game is live on BBC Two and iPlayer, so do tune in if you can! You can also watch at the top of this page, and find Test Match Special commentary too.

  13. Postpublished at 17:45 British Summer Time 17 July

    Good evening from a sunny Lord's!

    England are aiming for a series clean sweep, having won the ODI series 3-0 and the first four T20s - which is not pretty reading for New Zealand, who are desperate to go home with something to smile about.

    We'll have the team news and result of the toss for you shortly.