New Zealand win toss, bowl as Lea Tahuhu, Molly Penfold go back

Pass comes into England facet with hosts protecting unassailable 3-1 lead

New Zeland win toss, box vs England

New Zealand have gained the toss and opted to bowl first within the 5th and ultimate ODI towards England at Canterbury.

England claimed an unassailable 3-1 lead within the collection with victory in Derby on Thursday, led by way of Heather Knight’s century which allowed them to submit their best possible a success ODI run-chase at 245 for 7, overhauling the White Ferns’ 244 for 8.

The hosts have made only one trade, bringing Kate Pass again in for Freya Davies. Fellow seamer Katherine Brunt will relaxation once more, as she did in Derby, to regulate her workload on the finish of a hectic summer season.

New Zealand have made two adjustments with rapid bowlers Lea Tahuhu and Molly Penfold returning instead of Leigh Kasperek and Jess Kerr.

Play is ready to start in overcast, cool prerequisites with out a rain forecast.

England: Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Heather Knight (capt), Nat Sciver, Amy Jones (wk), Sophia Dunkley, Danni Wyatt, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Anya Shrubsole, Kate Pass

New Zealand: Lauren Down, Suzie Bates, Maddy Inexperienced, Amy Satterthwaite, Sophie Devine (capt), Brooke Halliday, Katey Martin (wk), Hayley Jensen, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu, Molly Penfold