An unbeaten half-century from 19-year-old Izzy Gaze had earlier rescued New Zealand from 69 for five. She shared a 56-run stand for the sixth wicket with Brooke Halliday, however in reply, Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight placed on a 57-run stand of their very own from 64 for 3 to deliver England inside touching distance of victory. The edges subsequent meet in a three-match ODI sequence starting in Wellington on Monday.
