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New Zealand Women faced England Women in the first T20I of the England Women’s Tour of New Zealand 2024 at University Oval in Dunedin. The contest saw a clinical performance from the English side as .
Heather Knight shines with the bat
New Zealand Women won the toss and opted to bowl. England Women posted a competitive total of 160/4 in their 20 overs. Heather Knight‘s remarkable innings of 63 runs off 39 balls, comprising 8 fours and 1 six, was the highlight. Sophia Dunkley (32 runs) and Maia Bouchier (43 runs) also made significant contributions to the team’s total.
Suzie Bates’ knock in vain
In response, New Zealand Women put up a valiant effort but fell short of the target, managing to score 133/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Captain pla🎀yꦛed a crucial innings, scoring 65 runs off 51 balls, but lacked substantial support from the rest of the batting lineup.
England Women’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings, with Lauren Bell standing out with figures of 2 wickets for 29 runs in her 4 overs. Sarah Glenn also🐈 made an impact, taking 1 wicket for 17ꦡ runs in her 4 overs.
Despite Suzie’s efforts, England Women emerged victorious by 27 runs. Their strong all-around performance, both with the bat and ball, secured them the win in the opening game of the 5-match series.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
England take a 1-0 series lead in Dunedin 🏏
Captain S🍰uzie Bat♔es leading the way with the bat with 65 from 51 balls. Catch up on all scores | 📲
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS)
65 off 51 balls
4️⃣ 9
SR: 127.45Suzie Bates scored fighting half-century and she's 28th in T20 International.
Most half-century in Women's T20Is
Suzie Bates – 28
Smriti Mandhana – 23
Beth Mooney – 22
Stafanie Taylor – 22Suzie Bates the 🐐 of Women's T20 International.
— 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒄𝒂🐟𝒑�� 𝐹𝑎𝑁𝑠 🇳🇿 🇵🇸 (@NZcricketfans)
The first of five T20Is goes to Englan🍰d in Dunedin 🙌 scorecard 📲
— ICC (@ICC)
Interesting to see Suzie Bates turning her arm over. Rarely bowlꦆs in internationals these days, since her shoulder injury
— Raf Nicholson (@RafNicholson)
Terrific knock this from Heather Knight
— Cricket Tamizhan (@CricketTamizhan)
Sarah Glenn showing once again showing why𝓰 you always should have a♌ leg spinner in your side
4 overs, 1-17 going at 4.25
— Jack Rule (@JackRuleLD)
SUZIE BATES 🐐
— women in blue forever (@imsachin171)
💚End of Match💚
Suzie Bates' 65 wasn't quite enough for the White Ferns with England taking a 27-run victory.
— Kiwi Cricket Kōrero (@KiwiCricketChat)
White Ferns have lost their last three T20s ꦬat Univ🌞ersity Oval in Dunedin
— The Niche Cache (@thenichecache)
New Zealand seem to have imported the Afghan umpires from the Ireland series….
— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander)
As good a kn🍸ock as you’ll see that from ꧟Heather Knight.
— Jord (@jordsufc_x)
W🧸ith that fielding, you only deserve to lose and lose with some shame on faces.
— Kane Army DSZ🇮🇳🇨🇦 (@DeepTakkar3)
After over two years out of the side, Tammy Beaumont becomes the sixth player to play 100 matches for England in women's T20Is.
— Ashish kumar (@ashuisbad)
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