The England women’s team will look to take an unassailable series lead when it takes on New Zealand in the second T20I at St. Lawrence Ground in Canterbury on Saturday.
The host took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series with a convincing seven-wicket win, which was powered by opener Alice Capsey’s unbeaten 51-ball 74. Her knock helped England chase down a modest 137-run target with 16 balls to spare. With the ball, pacer Lauren Bell and spinner Charlie Dean picked two wickets apiece to restrict the visitors to 136 for seven in 20 overs.
Earlier, the ODI series between the two teams had ended in a 1-1 draw.
ENG-W vs NZ-W 2nd T20I – Match Details
When will the second T20I between England Women and New Zealand Women take place?
The secondT20I between England Women and New Zealand Women will be played on Saturday, May 23.
Where will the second T20I between England Women and New Zealand Women be held?
The second T20I between England Women and New Zealand Women will take place at St. Lawrence Ground in Canterbury.
At what time will the second T20I between England Women and New Zealand Women start?
The second T20I between England Women and New Zealand Women will begin at 7 PM IST. The toss will be held at 6:30 PM IST.
Where to watch the live telecast of the second T20I between England Women and New Zealand Women in India?
The second T20I between England Women and New Zealand Women will be televised live in India on the Sony Sports Network.
Where to watch the live stream of the second T20I between England Women and New Zealand Women in India?
The second T20I between England Women and New Zealand Women will be streamed live in India on the SonyLIV app and website.
THE SQUADS
England Women: Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Amy Jones (wk), Charlotte Dean (c), Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell, Issy Wong, Lauren Filer, Charis Pavely, Tilly Courteen-Coleman.
New Zealand Women: Georgia Plimmer, Isabella Gaze (wk), Amelia Kerr (c), Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Suzie Bates, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing, Lea Tahuhu, Nancy Patel, Flora Devonshire.
Published on May 23, 2026
