England Women Seal Undefeated Home Summer with T20I Triumph

England's women's cricket team capped off an undefeated home summer with a 20-run victory over New Zealand in the final T20I at Lord's. Captain Heather Knight led the charge with an unbeaten 46 off 31 balls, guiding England to a competitive total of 155 for 7.

New Zealand's bowlers, led by Fran Jonas' career-best figures of 4 for 22, had initially put England in a precarious position at 87 for 6. However, Knight's timely knock, supported by Charlie Dean's 24 off 19 balls, steadied the hosts.

In response, New Zealand's batting woes continued as England's bowlers made regular breakthroughs. Lauren Bell claimed three wickets, while Freya Kemp and Dean took two each. Amelia Kerr's 43 off 36 balls proved insufficient as the White Ferns fell short of the target.

England's 5-0 sweep of the T20I series extended their unbeaten streak against New Zealand and Pakistan to 13 completed matches. The victory marked a fitting end to a successful summer for the hosts, who had also won the ODI series against Pakistan.

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