Lauren Bell claimed three for 21 to restrict New Zealand, chasing 156, to 135 for eight and clinch a 5-0 series win.
England completed a clean sweep over New Zealand after a captain’s knock by Heather Knight inspired a 20-run victory in the fifth Vitality T20 international at Lord’s.
Knight’s team were back at the home of cricket for the first time since a dramatic Ashes win last July, but not as much was on the line with the five-match series already wrapped up.
The prospect of a 5-0 whitewash and the chance to secure a 13th win in 14 matches was up for grabs, but England collapsed …
