England beaten in rain-affected ODI as NZ draw series
England lost to New Zealand by 17 runs in a rain-affected ODI, resulting in a drawn series. The match was reduced to 33 overs due to weather interruptions, with England scoring 181-7. New Zealand successfully chased down the revised target, finishing at 141-4 under challenging conditions.
- ▪England scored 181-7 in 33 overs after rain delays.
- ▪New Zealand chased down a revised target of 141-4, winning by 17 runs.
- ▪Lauren Bell took three wickets for England, including Suzie Bates in her final ODI appearance.
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England beaten in rain-affected ODI as NZ draw seriesImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Lauren Bell took the first three New Zealand wicketsByFfion WynneBBC Sport JournalistPublished14 minutes agoThird ODI, CardiffEngland 181-7 (33 overs): Capsey 45 (45); Illing 2-29New Zealand 141-4 (24.4 overs): Halliday 42* (54); Bell 3-29 New Zealand win by 17 runs (DLS); series drawn 1-1ScorecardEngland suffered a 17-run (DLS) defeat in a rain-affected third and final one-day international in Cardiff as New Zealand levelled the series at 1-1. After morning rain delayed play by an hour, the hosts reached 77-3 after 17 overs before another lengthy break meant the game was reduced to 33 overs a side.
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