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The iconic Basin Reserve in Wellington witnessed an exciting where the visitors domiﷺnated 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 Fe🅰rns 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 r𒁃uns) being the most successfulꦡ 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), ꦛthey fell short of𒈔 the required momentum.
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)
Th✤at knock 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 h𒈔ad a heck of a tour so far, and adds to her consistency 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 cli🌠nch the T20I series powered by a superb☂ 91 from Maia Bouchier 👏 🏆
— Shoaib Hassan (@shoaib_hassan_1)
91 off 56 . That was a terri♊🎃fic knock from Maia Bouchier . Take a bow
— Cricket Tamizhan (@CricketTamizhan)
Maia bouchier is so good
— ⭐⭐⭐Like-a-VIRGIL⭐⭐⭐ (@Like_A_VIRGIL_4)
En🎃gland take a 3-1 lead and claim the Life Direct T20I series in Wellington. Catch up on all scor🧜es | 📲
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS)
🗣️ "Always great to score a good total, that’s what Iಌ wanna do. Batting with Danni brings a lot more confidence in me."
Ma🌺ia Bouchier, Player of the Match on her 91-r♏un knock.
— Devjani (@CricketKenway)
England defeated New Zealand by 💙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 that bat as England clinched their five-match series against New Z💦ealand with a comfortable victory in Wellington 💥
Scorecard:
— ICC (@ICC)
Highest T20I scor🌊e 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)
Some fanta♉stic batting thereಌ by and . 🏏🏴
— realantisocialdad (@rlntscldad)
Maia Bouchier . Take a bow
— women in blue forever (@imsachin171)
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