Summary

  • England beat New Zealand by five wickets in Bristol to secure 3-0 series win

  • They chase 212 in 38.4 overs with Nat Sciver-Brunt making unbeaten 76

  • Amy Jones made run-a-ball 50 and Alice Capsey unbeaten 35

  • Lauren Bell takes career-best 5-37 as New Zealand post 211-8

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  1. Postpublished at 12:54 British Summer Time 3 July

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

    I think Hannah Rose missing the second ODI was workload management so I'm not surprised she has come back in.

    I'm really pleased to see Eden Carson come in. I think Fran Jonas has been a little bit ineffective this series.

    I also think this is as much batting as you can get in the side. If they can't get a score on the board with all that batting then they are probably never going to.

  2. Postpublished at 12:50 British Summer Time 3 July

    As Ffion says, the rain is coming down in Bristol and we'll likely see a delayed start.

    It does feel like Bristol is something of a cursed ground when it comes to international cricket.

    If this rain delay lasts long enough I may tot up the number of fixtures affected by the weather in recent years.

  3. Postpublished at 12:43 British Summer Time 3 July

    Ffion Wynne
    BBC Sport cricket writer at Bristol

    It's raining. The covers are coming back on.

    One of those days, I think.

  4. Teamspublished at 12:39 British Summer Time 3 July

    England: Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight (c), Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Sophia Dunkley, Amy Jones (wk), Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Kate Cross, Lauren Bell

    New Zealand: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Lauren Down, Izzy Gaze (wk), Hannah Rowe, Molly Penfold, Eden Carson

    Three changes for England, two for New Zealand.

    For the hosts, Dunkley, Glenn and Bell come in for Danni Wyatt, Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Filer, as the pack is shuffled after the series win.

    Meanwhile New Zealand have brought in Carson and Rowe for Jess Kerr and Fran Jonas.

  5. Postpublished at 12:38 British Summer Time 3 July

    New Zealand captain Sophie Devine: "Yeah it has been tough but this is a really good opportunity. We probably would have had a bowl first today with the overheads conditions and the possibility of rain.

    "This is a great challenge for us to step up. We've discussed the past two games, but now we see this as an opportunity of showing what we can do."

  6. Postpublished at 12:38 British Summer Time 3 July

    England captain Heather Knight: "There has been a bit of rain around and the pitch has been under the sheets for a little bit. Hopefully we get a bit of movement but overall it looks a good wicket.

    "I'm really pleased, we have been outstanding in all facets. We bowled well at Durham but took it to another level in Worcester. Our consistency, relentlessness and desire to take wickets.

    "We have made three changes. Sophia Dunkley is in Danni Wyatt. Sarah Glenn is in for Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Bell comes in for Lauren Filer. It is mainly to give other players the opportunity to show what they can do."

  7. England win the toss and bowlpublished at 12:34 British Summer Time 3 July

    Heather Knight and Sophie Devine at the toss in the third ODIImage source, Getty Images

    Heather Knight has won the toss and has chosen to bowl, as she did at Worcester on Sunday.

    It means England will have chased in all three matches in this series.

  8. Postpublished at 12:33 British Summer Time 3 July

    Ffion Wynne
    BBC Sport cricket writer at Bristol

    It has been drizzling all morning, but the ground staff have started the long process of removing all the covers. Someone has just announced that they are working towards starting on time so if there's no more rain, we shouldn't be delayed.

  9. Postpublished at 12:30 British Summer Time 3 July

    Hello there!

    Thousands of people may have flocked to the Glastonbury Festival over the weekend, but those truly in the know will be aware that today's the true party in the south west, as we head to Bristol for the third ODI between England and New Zealand.

    Yes, England have already wrapped up the three-match series with comprehensive wins at Chester-le-Street and Worcester, but they'll be keen to whitewash a New Zealand side who've been pretty dismal so far on this tour.

    Can they do it, or will the Kiwis strike back against Heather Knight's side? Let's find out...