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The second T20I of the New Zealand Women tour of England 20𒈔24 took place at the County Ground, Hove, with New Zealand Women opting to bowl first after winning the toss. The match was a thrilling encounter, showcasing strong performances from both teams in a rain-affected game. by 23 runs (DLS method).
We take the win in the 2nd T20! 😍
The rain closes in…☔️
— England Cricket (@englandcricket)
England post a competitive total
England Women set a competitive total of 89/6 in their allotted 9 overs. Maia Bouchier and Alice Capsey led the charge with quickfire innings of 23 off 15 balls and 28 off 15 balls, respectively. Captain Heather Knight also contributed a valuable 15 off 8 balls. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, England managed to post a challenging score. New Zealand’s bowlers, particularly Lea Tahuhu (2/20) and Amelia Kerr (2/21), made significant 🐻inroads into the England batting lineup.
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🏴🏏🏴🏏🏴🏏…Well Done to England on their win in the rain reduced T20 at Hove last night 👏👏….Looking forward to being at the games at the Oval on Saturday and Lord's, next Wednesday…
— Steve W6 (@norman_speakes)
Charlotte Dean shines with the ball
Chasing a revised target due to rain interruptions, New Zealand Women struggled to find momentum and managed only 42/5 in 6.4 overs before the match was called off. Brooke Halliday was the standout performer with 14 off 9 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup couldn’t withstand England’s tight bowling. Natalie Sciver, Lauren Bell, and Sophie Ecclestone each picked up a wicket, however it was , who was the standout bowler. She bowled an impressive spell of 2 wickets for just 3 runs🃏 in 1 over and went on to earn her the Player of the Match award.
Another thrilling win for England Women! 🌧️
— Mritu (@Mritu9Goyal)
England Women secured victory by 23 runs via the DLS method, thanks to a well-rounded team performance. The match highlighted England’s dominance in both batting and bowling, setting the stage for an exciting series ahead.
England take a 2-0 T20I seriꦺes lead in a rain-affected match at Hove. Catch up on🎶 all scores | 📲
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS)
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