Bates and Ruck help New Zealand level series

Jul 01, 2010

Suzie Bates launched New Zealand's innings with a powerful half-century•Getty Images

Sara McGlashan blended power with invention on her way to a 41-ball 47 in a crucial stand with Bates•Getty Images

But Sarah Taylor stood firm while top-order wickets fell around her•Getty Images

But when the partership was broken England lost regular wickets with Danielle Hazell being bowled by Lucy Doolan as they slipped to a narrow defeat•Getty Images

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Bates hit eight fours and two sixes until she was dismissed for 68•Getty Images

Taylor reached her fifty off 44 balls as she held England's chase together•Getty Images

England lost an early wicket and there was disappointment for Claire Taylor as she was bowled by Sian Ruck for 2•Getty Images

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