England's women's cricket team secured a dominant 59-run victory against New Zealand in the first T20I, with standout performances from Danni Wyatt and Nat Sciver-Brunt, setting a total of 197-3. England's spinners played a crucial role, collectively taking seven wickets, with Sarah Glenn notably claiming 3 for 16. Meanwhile, the England men's rugby team narrowly lost to New Zealand 16-15 in the first test of their series, despite a strong performance and leading 15-10 early in the second half. New Zealand's Damian McKenzie kicked the decisive penalty, and the All Blacks showcased resilience under new head coach Scott Robertson. Separately, India and South Africa's women's cricket teams are set to start their T20I series, with India coming off a strong performance in recent matches and South Africa looking to counter India's top-order strength.