Capsey hits unbeaten 67 as England Women seal IT20 series against New Zealand

Alice Capsey hit an unbeaten 67 as England Women clinched a close win over New Zealand in the third Vitality IT20 to seal the series at The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury.

Nat Sciver-Brunt captained the side, winning the toss and choosing to bowl. The White Ferns made a strong start, before Sophie Ecclestone removed Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr in her first over.

Sophie Ecclestone took 4-25 while Lauren Filer (2-17) and Sarah Glenn (1-14) also impressed.

Skipper Sophie Devine top-scored with an unbeaten 58 in the tourist’s 141-8.

Capsey and Sophia Dunkley hit a combined 66 before Fran Jonas removed Dunkley (35) and Sciver-Brunt (0) in successive balls to leave England 66-3.

Capsey, along with Freya Kemp’s 16 off eight balls sealed a six-wicket victory.

The two teams now meet at the Kia Oval on Saturday for their fourth of five matches. Tickets for the Kia Oval and the final match at Lord's next Wednesday (17 July) are available here.

Alice Capsey’s post-match media conference is available to download here.

Women’s One-Day International Series v New Zealand Women

26 June: 1st Women’s One-Day International – Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street – England won by nine wickets

30 June: 2nd Women’s One-Day International – New Road, Worcester – England won by eight wickets

3 July: 3rd Women’s One-Day International – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol – England won by five wickets

Women’s Vitality IT20 Series v New Zealand Women

6 July: 1st Women’s IT20 – The Utilita Bowl, Southampton – England won by 59 runs

9 July: 2nd Women’s IT20 – The 1st Central County Ground, Hove – England won by 23 runs (DLS method)

11 July: 3rd Women’s IT20 – The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence – England won by six wickets

13 July: 4th Women’s IT20 – The Kia Oval, London

17 July: 5th Women’s IT20 – Lord’s, London