England's second ODI against New Zealand washed out

England's second ODI against New Zealand washed outImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, England lead the three-match series 1-0 ByFfion WynneBBC Sport Journalist in NorthamptonPublished2 minutes agoCommentsSecond ODI, NorthamptonEngland: did not batNew Zealand: did not batMatch abandoned without a ball bowledScorecardThe second one-day international between England and New Zealand at Northampton was abandoned without a ball bowled.Play was scheduled to start at 13:00 BST but heavy rain delayed the toss until 15:30. New Zealand captain Melie Kerr chose to bowl first but another downpour began shortly before play was set to start at 16:00.The umpires held a further inspection but play was called off at 16:45. England won a tense opener at Chester-le-Street by one wicket and the three-match series concludes at Cardiff on Saturday.The series is followed by three T20s, the format in which the White Ferns are defending world champions.Related topicsEngland Women's Cricket TeamCricketMore on this storyWong to have scan amid concerns before World CupPublished2 days agoNotifications, social media and more with BBC SportPublished16 August 2025