Charlotte Edwards struck 70 as England beat New Zealand by one wicket in a dramatic first one-day international at Taunton.

Opener Maria Fahey scored 61 for New Zealand, before being bowled by Katherine Brunt, as the White Ferns posted 231 for eight in their 50 overs.

Sophie Devine added 50, including two sixes, while Brunt's three for 31 from her 10 overs were enough to earn the player-of-the-match award.

Chasing their target of 232, several England batsmen got starts, with Heather Knight, Jenny Gunn and Laura Marsh all getting into the 30s before getting out.

Only Edwards could go on, but when she was eighth out in the 48th over with eight still needed, England wobbled.

Holly Colvin was out for a duck in the next over, but Brunt held her nerve to hit the winning runs.

Edwards said: "I'm really pleased to get the series off to a winning start. Katherine put in a fantastic bowling performance and there were some good contributions from the batters."

The second game of the five-match series takes place at the same venue on Monday.