Reigning champions Australia made it three wins from three as they closed on a semi-final place at the Women’s World Cup on Sunday.
Australia made New Zealand pay for a below-par total by reaching a target of 220 for the loss of five wickets with eight balls to spare at Bristol.
Ellyse Perry, who made her name as a fast bowler, scored 71 as she reached the landmark of 2,000 one-day international runs.
“Today has been our biggest test against a fantastic team in New Zealand, they always give us a tough game,” said Perry.
Laura Marsh celebrates after dismissing Hasini Perera.
On a day when all the teams in the tournament were in action, England overpowered Sri Lanka by seven wickets at Taunton as they made it two wins from three.
Recalled spinner Laura Marsh took four for 45 as Sri Lanka were held to 204 for eight, with Chamari Athapaththu, fresh from her stunning 178 not out against Australia, caught behind for one off Nat Sciver.
England captain Heather Knight made 82 and wicket-keeper Sarah Taylor, an unbeaten 74 — her first fifty since returning to the side following anxiety issues.
“We knew she was batting well but to go out and do it in the middle is really pleasing after the last year she has had,” said Knight of Taylor.