Twitter reactions: Heather Knight leads England to crucial win over New Zealand in the 2nd Women’s T20I

In the 2nd T20I of the , held at Saxton Oval, the clash 🌱between New Zealand Women and England Women showcased thrilling cricketing action. The visitors, who won the first game, again had upper ha💙nd on the match and to take 2-0 lead in the 5-match series.

Heather Knight shines with the bat

New Zealand Women, led by Suzie Bates, elected to bowl after winning the toss, hoping to contain England’s batting prowess. England Women started their innings on a steady note, posting a total of 149/7 in their allotted 20 ov✃ers.

However, some disciplined bowling from New Zealand Women, notably by Sophie Devine (2 wickets for 30 runs) and Rosemary Mair (2 wickets for 25 runꦓs), restricted England from amassing a more daunti🔯ng total.

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New Zealand fall short after English

In response, New Zealand Women fought hard but fell short, managing to reach 134/8 in their 20 overs. Amelia Kerr showcased her batting prowess with a resilient knock of 44 runs off 36 deliveries. However, the collective effort from England’s bowling attack, spearheaded by Lauren Bell (2 wickets for 24 runs) and Charlotte Dean (2 wi﷽ckets f🔯or 28 runs), ensured that New Zealand Women couldn’t chase down the target.

— England Cricket (@englandcricket)

An unbeaten half-century from Heather Knight and🧸 solid all-round display with the ball helped England open up a 2-0 lead in their five-match T20I series against New Zealand 💥

— ICC (@ICC)

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ)

Fantastic knock🎶 of 56* from iꦯn a match where no other England batter crossed 20 as they beat New Zealand by 15 runs & go up 2-0

— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17)

— Rhitankar Bandyopadhyay (@rhitankar8616)

— Kishan Kishor (@itskishankishor)

— Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket)

— Dinesh (@Sanassee)

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— Richard V Isaacs (@RVICricketStats)

— IM RAHUL (@inswinger07)

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