England captain Heather Knight admits her side needed more composure after a staggering collapse handed New Zealand victory in the third T20 in Nelson. (More Cricket News)
The tourists needed just 29 from 29 balls with eight wickets in hand, seemingly cruising in their pursuit of 156, when Maia Bouchier바카라s dismissal triggered the loss of six wickets for 25 runs.
Knight바카라s side needed eight runs from the final over but Suzie Bates only conceded four as the White Ferns cut England바카라s lead to 2-1 in the five-match series.
바카라A lot of good stuff and a quite frustrating end,바카라 Knight told TNT Sports.
바카라We needed to be a bit more smart and show composure at the back end.
바카라Maia batted outstandingly. She came out with the intent we wanted and showed her class.
바카라A frustrating one not to finish off but remembering we are an inexperienced group and are missing a few players. Those girls will learn a hell of a lot.바카라
Bouchier made 71 from just 47 balls, sharing a second-wicket stand of 93 with Tammy Beaumont to put England in control, but when the two departed to leave England 127 for three the wheels came off.
Knight, Amy Jones and Bess Heath all fell quickly, with Hollie Armitage and Charlie Dean also departing in the final over as New Zealand claimed a three-run victory.
Earlier, skipper Sophie Devine made 60 and shared a 99-run partnership with Amelia Kerr (44no) as New Zealand posted 155 for three from their 20 overs.
Armitage made her England debut as a concussion substitute after Sarah Glenn hit her head in the field and had to be replaced.
England hope to have Danni Wyatt, Alice Capsey, Sophie Ecclestone and Nat Sciver-Brunt back and available for Wednesday바카라s fourth match in Wellington after their participation in the Women바카라s Premier League.
