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3h ago - Preamble

Latest update! Toss set for 3.30pm BST with a potential 4pm start.

Pitch inspection scheduled for 3pm BST.

Ian Ward notes the sun has appeared. Let's hope it holds.

Resuming checks: Next inspection at 2.40pm BST.

A quick plug: My interview with Sonny Baker from last year. He's breaking into the Test team now.

Sky Sports shows 2017 World Cup final highlights, with Heather Knight and Lauren Winfield-Hill on commentary. Classic encounter.

Fresh inspection lined up for 2.05pm BST.

Catch Raf's preview of the summer schedule, featuring the T20 World Cup and a landmark Test at Lord's.

Encouraging news: Inspection at 1.15pm BST ahead. Concern remains with more rain in the forecast.

First men's Test of summer kicks off 4 June, squad named already. Zak Crawley dropped; Emilio Gay likely to partner Ben Duckett at the top. Rehan Ahmed at No 8 could spice things up, though IPL has kept him out lately.

While waiting, dive into this week's Spin. Tanya covers Oswestry CC and their thriving women's setup.

Delayed toss in Northampton as rain falls steadily.

Preamble

Welcome to our live coverage of the second ODI between England and New Zealand. The opener was a tense affair, England scraping home by one wicket thanks to stand-in captain Charlie Dean's unbeaten 31 while chasing 211. Joining her was debutant Tilly Corteen-Coleman, 18, who chipped in with three not out and starred with the ball, claiming 2-49 from 10 overs - a promising international bow.

How will Melie Kerr's New Zealand hit back? Step one: some decent weather. The outlook is grim, unfortunately. Provisional start now at 1pm BST.