Dani Gibson delivered a career‑best 3‑14 as England dismantled New Zealand for 80 in Hove, sealing a 2‑1 series victory. The hosts chose the sunny pitch after winning the toss, and the Kiwi top‑order collapsed under relentless pressure. Seven wickets fell before the score was set today again.

England’s spinners tightened the grip, with 47% of their deliveries striking stumps for six wickets and 39 runs across 11.1 overs. Linsey Smith, Dean and Sophie Ecclestone each claimed a haul, hampering the middle order and forcing hurried shots that yielded the collapse.

Sophia Dunkley opened with a calm 22, but the chase stalled until Freya Kemp struck the winning run off Bree Illing, completing the target in 37 balls. England’s seventh straight bilateral triumph over New Zealand adds weight to their World Cup preparation.

The series win cements England’s confidence ahead of three T20s against India and warm‑ups with Australia. New Zealand, the current World Cup holders, exposed a fragile spin defence that will cost them against England’s attack in the tournament.