Second one-day international: Worcester: England 197 (43.3 runs): Wyatt 6*, Kasperek 331, Rowe 341 New Zealand 169 (33.9 overs: Halliday 29), Dean 436, Cross 3-43 England won 13 runs (DLS Method); lead series 2-0 Scorecard
Charlie Dean's spell was outstanding and helped England beat New Zealand by 13 runs in a tight second one-day international at Worcester. This gave England a 2-0 series lead.
Rookie off-spinner Dean scored 4-36 in her second ODI for the White Ferns. She was chasing a revised score of 183 from 42 overs. After an hour's rain delay, Dean fell from 111-4 to 161-9.
They needed 21 of the 24 balls, but they lost wickets frequently, so they were unable to spin the strike.
England had previously struggled with the bat and played a series of rash shot to be at 145-9 when Danni Wyatt saved them with a unbeaten 63.
Wyatt and number 11 Tash Farrant shared a 51-run stand to get them to 197. This is an England ODI record.
New Zealand was excellent with the ball, especially Hannah Rowe, who took 3-41. The England middle order managed to escape with injudicious strokeplay, running, and sometimes even throwing.
The opening stages were a success for Seamer Kate Cross, who took 3-43 to reduce New Zealand to 85-4. But they were on top when it rained and will be disappointed.
The third match in the five-match series will take place on Tuesday, 13:00 BST at Grace Road, Leicester.
Dean spins England for victory
Although the rain came at an unfortunate time in New Zealand's history, Dean's performance was remarkable, and he is a mature man.
Katey Martin was deceived by a quicker and flatter delivery, before Rowe was pinned in front of her stumps.
Brooke Halliday was the most likely to lead the tourists to victory, but England's tight cricket made her feel a lot slower. Amy Jones took the wicket from Dean and easily stumped her.
As Dean was hugged by her team-mates, Dean smiled big. She knew she had brought England victory.
England will be proud of the way they overcame a disappointing performance with the bat, led by Cross at the beginning and Dean at the end.
Although there was much pressure on Sophie Devine, the Kiwi captain, she had placed New Zealand in a strong spot with her controlled aggression.
England was able to force their way back in the game after the visitors failed to find any fluency.
However, the truth is that they will be punished for playing batting like this in the future. England will be aware of this and will strive to improve their performance as they defend their World Cup title next spring in New Zealand.
Wyatt shines in the midst of England's batting gloom
This was not an England-style batting performance. They were beaten by some poor shots and some well-executed New Zealand bowling.
Tammy Beaumont was the one to set the tone after she was bowled by Devine right after scoring three fours in her five previous deliveries.
Captain Heather Knight was unable to bat due to Rowe's lovely late swinging delivery. Nat Sciver (no catch) and Jones (short mid-wicket) tried too hard and made too many runs, making simple catch to cover and short wickets. It was poor at a time when England needed stability from their senior players and an imposing innings.
England lost to 85-5. All that was needed for the innings was a comedy run out. It was that easy as Lauren Winfield Hill, who had stood firm when her side lost four wickets and ran out of runs for 26, found herself at the same place as Wyatt.
Wyatt has been inconsistent with this England 50-over team. This is Wyatt's highest score in an ODI at home.
She excelled at Worcester. Farrant was her partner in the partnership. She struck two sixes, and she rotated the strike enough for Farrant to still take a few shots.
It was a sign of maturity she had been accused of lacking in the past. This will make it more difficult for England to select a future team.
Analysis: "England don’t know when they’re beaten"
Georgia Elwiss, England's all-rounder, said on BBC Test Match Special that it would be difficult for New Zealand to recover from this. England is enjoying the fight and enjoying the fight. They're making winning a routine. Unfortunately for New Zealand, it's the exact opposite.
"It was another fantastic game of cricket. England doesn't know when they are being beaten. They will be so confident that they can continue to get over the line, not only in this series but also with the Ashes or the World Cup ahead.
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine says: "We are extremely disappointed. We felt we did an outstanding job in bowling England out for a subpar total.
"To be in that position we were in, rain or not, we back ourself to win these sorts of games so we have to pick ourselves up and dust ourselves off before we go again on Tuesday.
"Winning is a behavior, and we haven’t been consistent for a while." We have to find a way.
Heather Knight, England skipper: "It wasn't nerves of steel. We were far below par with the bat, it was a tired performance and there were some soft dismissedals.
"Charlie Dean's ability to bowl like that was amazing. My bowling plans were changed 20 times by her taking wickets. It is possible to do better but it was great to fight for the win.
