England Women and New Zealand Women are set to compete in the third and final T20I on Monday, May 25, in Hove. The series is tied at 1-1, following New Zealand’s 14-run win in Canterbury.
England had a strong start, reducing New Zealand to 11 for 4. However, Sophie Devine and Maddy Green turned the match around, forming a 159-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Devine scored 87 runs, while Green contributed 56.
In reply, England struggled, with Maia Bouchier scoring the highest at 38 runs. The New Zealand bowlers effectively restricted England’s scoring, with Nensi Patel taking two wickets for 25 runs.
ENG W vs NZ W: Match Details
| Match | England Women vs New Zealand Women, 3rd T20I, England Women vs New Zealand Women, 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Monday, May 25, 2026, 7:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | County Ground, Hove |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Sony Sports (TV), SonyLIV (Streaming – App and Website) |
County Ground, Hove: Pitch Report
With sunny weather expected in Hove, conditions should favor the batters. However, the proximity to the English Channel may allow fast bowlers to benefit from swing due to the sea breeze.
In 2024, England won by 23 runs at this venue in a rain-affected match. In the latest International game here in 2025, England bowled out West Indies for just 81 runs.
ENG W vs NZ W: Head-to-Head T20I Record
| Matches Played | 42 |
| Won by ENG W | 33 |
| Won by NZ W | 09 |
| Tied / No Results | 0 |
| First Meeting | 05 August 2004 (NZ W won) |
| Last Meeting | 23 May 2026 (NZ W won) |
ENG W vs NZ W: Predicted Playing XIs
England Women:
Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones (WK), Charlie Dean (C), Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell, Issy Wong
New Zealand Women:
Georgia Plimmer, Isabella Gaze (WK), Melie Kerr (C), Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Bree Illing, Lea Tahuhu, Nensi Patel
ENG W vs NZ W: Probable Best Performer of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Sophie Devine