Without captain Sophie Devine and with other stars Suzie Bates and Melie Kerr not delivering with the bat, the White Ferns were no match for

The White Ferns have slumped to a T20 series defeat to England, after losing captain Sophie Devine to injury in the field.

Standout performances from their star players has seen the White Ferns remain in contention in their T20 series against England.

The White Ferns have fallen short in their run-chase in the second T20I at Nelson's Saxton Oval.

Cricket's Hawke Cup will spend the winter in Napier after Hawke's Bay retained the provincial trophy.