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 on Wednesday evening.

After being dismissed for a duck in the first match on Monday, opener Tammy Beaumont bounced back with 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.