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The iconic Basin Reserve in Wellington witnessed an exciting where the visitors dominated the proceedings and registered an emphatic win by 🅠47 runs. The victory also helped England seal the series as they are now leading the White Ferns 3-1 in the 5-match leg.
Maia Bouchier takes the game away with stunning batting
Winning the toss, New Zealand Women elected to bowl first, hoping to restrict England’s batting lineup. However, England’s innings proved to be formidable as they posted a challenging total of 177/3 in their allotted 20 overs.
starred with the bat, playing a sensational knock of 91 runs off 56 deliveries, including 12 fours and 2 sixes. Contributions also came from Natalie Sciver (29 runs off 14) and Alice Capsey (25 runs off 32). Despite some resistance, New Zealand’s bowlers struggled to contain the England batters, with Fran Jonas (1 wicket for 39 runs) be🐼ing the most successful among ♌them.
Charlotte Dean sizzles with the ball
In response, New Zealand Women faced an uphill task chasing down the target set by England. Although there were notable contributions from Bernadine Bezuidenhout (23 runs off 22) and Brooke Halliday (25 runs off 23), they fell short of the required moment💦um𝔉.
Charlotte Dean led England’s bowling attack brilliantly, picking up 4 crucial wickets for 26 runs in her 4 overs. New Zealand managed to score 130/7 in their 20 overs, falling short by 47 runs. Ultimately, it was Bouchier’s scintillating performance with the bat that earned her the Player of the Match award, setting the tone for England’s series-clinching victory.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Series win secured!!! ✅
Serious win that.
— England Cricket (@englandcricket)
That kౠnock and innings and pretty much put the lid on who will be opening in the World Cup now.
Masterful Knock from Maia Bouchier
— Jack Rule (@JackRuleLD)
Quality innings from a quality player. Maia Bouchier has had a heck of a tour so far, and adds to her consisꦆtency with 91 off 56 balls at the Basin Reserve. What a player
— Marco Polo (@sepo_efc)
Argh, just had a feeling she'd get to the 90s and fall just short, but a brilliant innings from Maia Bouchier, absolutely locked in that England spot and her highest T20 score in the process!
— Joel Heritage (@joalhe1997)
🏴 3-1 🇳🇿
England clinch the T20I series powered by a super༺b 91 from Maia Bouchier 👏 🏆
— Shoaib Hassan (@shoaib_hassan_1)
91 off 56 . That was a terrific knock from Maia Bouchier♕ . Take a bow
— Cricket Tamizhan (@CricketTamizhan)
Maia bouchier is so good
— ⭐⭐⭐Like-a-VIRGIL⭐⭐⭐ (@Like_A_VIRGIL_4)
England take a 3-1 lead and claim the Life Direct T20I series in Wꦿellington. Catch up on all scores | 📲
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS)
🗣️ "Always great to score a good total, that’s what I wanna do. Batting with Danni brings a lo❀t more confidence in me."
M♉aia Bouchier, Player of the Match on her 🐎91-run knock.
— Devjani (@CricketKenway)
England defeated Neꩵw Zealand b꧙y 47 runs in the 4th T20I 🏏
Scorecard:
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ)
Maia Bouchier 91 (56b)
Charlie Dean 4-26 and 2 catches
England win the series and running the show!!!!
🐍🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🐍— Richard V Isaacs (@RVICricketStats)
Maia Bouchier starred with ꦚthat bat as England clinched their 🤪five-match series against New Zealand with a comfortable victory in Wellington 💥
Scorecard:
— ICC (@ICC)
Hi🍷ghest T20I score by an English Woman in each country :
🇮🇳 – Danni Wyatt (124)
🏴 – Tammy Beaumont (116)
🇦🇺 – Heather Knight (108*)
🇳🇿 – MAIA BOUCHIER (91)
🇲🇾 – Amy Jones (89)
🇿🇦 – Nat Sciver-Brunt (81*)
🇧🇩 – Charlotte Edwards (80)(1/2) | |
— Krish (@LuciferStan07)
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Maia Bouchier . Take a bow
— women in blue forever (@imsachin171)
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