Devine stars as New Zealand recover from dismal start to beat England

BBC Sport Saturday 23 May 2026, 17:12 UTC 1 min read

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Sophie Devine scored 87 runs off 57 balls to help New Zealand recover from an early deficit of 11-4. The White Ferns ultimately posted a total of 170-5, securing a 14-run victory over England. This win levels the series at 1-1 ahead of the final T20 international.

Sophie Devine hits 87 off 57 balls to help New Zealand recover from 11-4 to 170-5, a total which helps the White Ferns beat England by 14 runs in the second T20 international at Canterbury to level the series at 1-1 with one match to play.

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