England Lions suffered a six-wicket defeat to New Zealand A in Palmerston North to lose their one-day series 2-0.

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The Lions posted 284 for nine but the home side comfortably reached their 285-run victory target in just 46.1 overs.

Kent opener Joe Denly (pictured) top-scored for the tourists with 68, but a collapse which saw the Lions slump from 138 for one to 148 for four proved damaging.

New Zealand number three batsman James Marshall led the charge to victory with a 99-ball century, eventually finishing 125 not out.