Whanganu's White Fern Jessica Watkin worked her way into the 1st XI on their England tour, but that just meant sharing in the disappointment of the loss to England in the women's Tri Series Twenty20 final at Chelmsford.
The New Zealanders made the final against the 50-over world champions, played in the early hours of Monday morning, NZ time, and were beaten by seven wickets.
Although experienced openers Sophie Devine and captain Suzie Bates got the White Ferns off to a good start, both scoring 31, the middle order was pinned down and struggled, finishing 137-9 in their 20 overs, with Watkin coming in at No7 and dismissed for five from seven balls after being caught.
England were also led by their openers Danielle Wyatt (50) and Tammy Beaumont (35) to reach 141-3 at the start of the 18th over, with Watkin conceeding 18 runs from her two overs of spin.
After playing in the Ireland tour games earlier in the month, Watkin seized her chance when she was promoted into the top team to face England in their Twenty20 pool match in Bristol on Friday morning, NZ time.