England players celebrate the wicket of New Zealand's Hannah Rowe. Photo Action Images via ReutersThe White Ferns have lost their eighth straight Twenty20 international against England after a rusty opener to their three-match series in Chelmsford. Chasing 184 for victory, New Zealand were bowled out for 138 in the 19th over to lose by 47 runs. New Zealand have now lost 17 of their last 18 Twenty20s against England with their last victory coming in 2015. Devine dropped two straightforward catches as New Zealand let England get away in the middle overs.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 01, 2021 21:33 UTC