New Zealand vs England: Tammy Beaumont hits 81 to lead tourists to ODI series-clinching win in Hamilton

England took an unassailable 2-0 lead in their ODI series against New Zealand with a 56-run win in the second match in Hamilton.

After being dismissed for a duck in the first match on Monday, opener Tammy Beaumont bounced back as part of a stellar 81-run stand to get England off to a hot start at Seddon Park.

Once Maia Bouchier was caught by Hannah Rowe for 20, England captain Heather Knight set about building an intimidating target alongside Beaumont.

The pair combined for 70 runs before Knight was dismissed by Jess Kerr.

Beaumont was not fazed however, continuing to belt boundaries despite the quick exits of Nat Sciver-Brunt and Alice Capsey.

She lifted England to 158-5 before she was finally dismissed by Rowe.

Amy Jones took the baton from there, contributing 48 from 40 balls as England set a target of 253.

Despite a staunch 57 from Brooke Halliday and a blistering 47 off 48 balls from Izzy Gaze, New Zealand’s batters were unable to threaten England’s score, ultimately being bowled out for 196.

Sciver-Brunt led the way for England’s bowlers with three wickets from her seven overs.

The final match of the series takes place on Sunday at the same ground.

England’s schedule in New Zealand:

• First IT20, Dunedin: England beat New Zealand by 27 runs, March 19
• Second IT20, Nelson: England beat New Zealand by 15 runs, March 22
• Third IT20, Nelson: New Zealand beat England by three runs, March 24
• Fourth IT20, Wellington: England beat New Zealand by 47 runs, March 27
• Fifth IT20, Wellington: England beat New Zealand by five wickets, March 29
• First ODI, Wellington: England beat New Zealand by four wickets, March 31
• Second ODI, Hamilton: England beat New Zealand by 56 runs, April 3
• Third ODI, Hamilton: New Zealand vs England, April 6

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