The national women's cricketers have thrashed England by nine wickets in the third one day match in Mount Maunganui to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
White Ferns captain Suzie Bates Photo: PHOTOSPORT
After the English made 217 for nine off their 50 overs at Bay Oval, the White Ferns cruised to their target with eight balls to spare, finishing on 219 for one.
The hosts' captain Suzie Bates was the only wicket to fall for 39, with fellow opener Rachel Priest hitting an unbeaten 96 and Amy Satterthwaite 76 not out.
White Ferns batter Rachel Priest Photo: PHOTOSPORT
The two teams play their final two one dayers at Lincoln at the end of the month, following a three-match Twenty20 series starting on Friday in Whangarei.
