Lauren Bell and Sarah Glenn helped restrict New Zealand to 127 runs from their innings, then chasing it down comfortably.
Opener Amelia Kerr’s 64 not out proved in vain for New Zealand as her side were unable to kick on in a five-wicket loss to England.
Lauren Bell struck first, dismissing Suzie Bates (3) and was economical in her three overs, conceding just 13 runs.
Sarah Glenn conceded just 16 from her full set of overs, also getting Sophie Devine caught behind for 24.
From there, the White Ferns stuttered before Izzy Gaze (26 not out) combined with Kerr to get New Zealand to 127 all out.
In response, England lost wickets at regular intervals but were always comfortable as the double-barrelled duo of Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Nat Sciver-Brunt posted 35 and 31 respectively.
Sciver-Brunt was the last of England’s batters to depart with Dani Gibson finishing off the chase with 24 not out and three overs to spare.
England v New Zealand – ICC Academy Ground No 2, Dubai, The United Arab Emirates
New Zealand 127/4 in 20 overs (Melie Ker 64 not out, Izzy Gaze 26 not out; Lauren Bell 1/13, Sarah Glenn 1/16)
England 131/5 in 17 overs (Danni Wyatt-Hodge 35, Nat Sciver-Brunt 31; Lea Tahuhu 2/14, Rosemary Mair 2/22)
Result: England won by five wickets
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