Cricket: Consolation win for Ferns

New Zealand have beaten England by six wickets in the fifth and final women's one-day international at Lord's in London this morning

Trailing 1-3 in the series, New Zealand secured a consolation win after Sara McGlashan and Amy Satterthwaite guided a successful run chase to back up an impressive performance in the field that had restricted England to 176 for nine.

England struggled to get their innings going after winning the toss and opting to bat first with Sarah Taylor caught behind in the fourth over.

They limped to 68 for five in the 22nd over before a fighting 65 by Lydia Greenway kept the innings afloat.

New Zealand bowler Erin Bermingham was impressive as she collected four for 35 while Sophie Devine and Nicola Browne each bagged two wickets.

New Zealand stumbled early in their reply with Katherine Brunt and Laura Marsh reducing them to 35 for three by the 12th over.

However, Satterthwaite and McGlashan played sensibly to keep the required run rate well under control as England struggled to make further breakthroughs.

Satterthwaite went to her 50 from 80 balls but couldn't see out the pursuit when she fell to Holly Colvin.

McGlashan, with 65 from 113 deliveries, and captain Aimee Watkins, 11 not out, steered New Zealand home with 20 balls to spare.

A pink ball was used in the match to help raise awareness of breast cancer care.

- NZPA