England Aim to Seal ODI Series Against New Zealand in Worcester

England captain Heather Knight opted to field first after winning the toss in the second ODI against New Zealand in Worcester. The hosts, buoyed by their dominant nine-wicket victory in the series opener, aimed to secure the series with a game to spare.

England welcomed back experienced seamer Kate Cross, who missed the first ODI due to an abdominal strain. Alice Capsey also returned to the side, while Nat Sciver-Brunt was deemed fit enough to shoulder more bowling responsibilities. Sarah Glenn and Lauren Bell were the players to make way.

New Zealand made a solitary change to their lineup, bringing in Lauren Down for Hannah Rowe. Down, who recently returned from maternity leave, slotted into the batting order at No. 7.

England:

1. Tammy Beaumont

2. Maia Bouchier

3. Heather Knight (capt)

4. Nat Sciver-Brunt

5. Danni Wyatt

6. Amy Jones (wk)

7. Alice Capsey

8. Charlie Dean

9. Sophie Ecclestone

10. Kate Cross

11. Lauren Filer

New Zealand:

1. Suzie Bates

2. Georgia Plimmer

3. Amelia Kerr

4. Sophie Devine (capt)

5. Maddy Green

6. Brooke Halliday

7. Lauren Down

8. Isabella Gaze (wk)

9. Jess Kerr

10. Molly Penfold

11. Fran Jones

The match marked the first time that England had fielded an all-female umpiring team in an international fixture. Claire Polosak, Sue Redfern, and Jasmine Naeem took charge of the proceedings.

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