England v New Zealand: Danny Gibson took a career-best 3-14 in a 2-1 T20 series win.

England threatened to destroy New Zealand when they reduced the tourists to 11-4 in the second T20.

On that occasion, Sophie Devin and Maddie Green braved the storm to set the stage for a 14-run victory in a fifth-wicket stand of 159 before taking the game to England’s bowlers.

This time in England they were aggressive as they got themselves into a strong position, their batsmen creating dot-ball pressure and the lack of scoring opportunities troubling the Kiwi batsmen.

The key was New Zealand wicket-keeper Devin, and England’s delight was palpable as she chipped Gibson in gracefully for a five-ball duck.

Devin was the fourth wicket to fall as the White Ferns’ middle order melted faster than ice cream in the 27C heat at Hav, falling from 29-1 to 33-6.

New Zealand’s lowest total in T20 internationals for some time – 60 all out against England in Whangarei in February 2015 – is under threat.

Jess Kerr proved to be a batting nadir before being joined by Issy Wong, but in truth it is England’s spin that will be key to what’s to come later this summer.

According to Cricviz, 47% of the deliveries lined up by their tweakers were hitting the stumps, as their 11.1 overs claimed six wickets for 39 runs.

Lynsey Smith was particularly hard to beat as she went for 2-15, Dean took 3-13 and Sophie Eccleston took 1-11.

Tough challenges will come for this attack, but this one was encouraging.