In a thrilling ODI match held in Durham, England managed to secure a narrow victory over New Zealand by just one wicket. Charlie Dean, stepping in as acting captain for the injured Nat Sciver-Brunt, played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 31 runs. The match saw England struggling at 42 for 3 and later 160 for 7, but Dean's leadership and contributions from lower-order batters, including debutant Tilly Corteen-Coleman, helped them chase down New Zealand's total of 210 runs. New Zealand's innings was built around a strong partnership between Amelia Kerr and Maddy Green. Despite the win, England's fielding errors raised concerns, as they dropped crucial catches and misfielded several balls. Dean expressed confidence in her team's potential for improvement, stating, "We still have lots of learnings and we can definitely get better." This victory is significant as England prepares for the upcoming T20 World Cup, highlighting the need for better performance in both batting and fielding as they move forward.