(Cricket news) England Women defeated New Zealand by 203 runs thanks to Tammy Beaumont’s eighth ODI century in the final Royal London International at Canterbury. The hosts scored 347-5, their sixth highest total with contributions from Amy Jones (60), Sophia Dunkley (33*) and Danni Wyatt (43*), resulting in 96 runs in the final 10 overs. Kate Cross took her 50th ODI wicket (3-44) and Heather Knight, who won the PCA MVP award took 3-24.

Royal London Series (England Women 4-1 New Zealand Women)

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) England won by 203 runs.

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