(Cricket news) A superb century by Heather Knight guided her team to a successful record chase against New Zealand in the fourth Royal London International and a series win. New Zealand women scored 244-8, a target that was achieved only through Knight’s contributions as England won by three wickets and finished 245-7. With this result, England women won the series 3-1 with the final game yet to be played in Canterbury on Sunday.
Royal London Series
Thursday September 16: 1st match of the Royal London Series, Royal London X Ace One Day International. England v New Zealand (Bristol County Ground). England won by 30 runs.
Sunday September 19: 2nd match of the Royal London Series. England v New Zealand (New Road, Worcester). England won by 13 runs (DLS).
Tuesday September 21: 3rd match of the Royal London Series. England v New Zealand (The Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester). New Zealand won by three wickets.
Thursday September 23: 4th match of the Royal London Series. England v New Zealand (The Incora County Ground, Derby). England won by three wickets.
Sunday September 26: 5th match of the Royal London Series. England v New Zealand (The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury)
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