ENG-W Vs NZ-W, 1st T20I Highlights: Clinical England Win By 59 Runs In Southampton

The opening match of the five-game T20I series between New Zealand women and England women saw the hosts cruise to a comfortable 59-run win in Southampton on Saturday (July 6, 2024). A sparkling half-century from Danni Wyatt and a three-wicket haul from Sarah Glenn helped the English team take a 1-0 lead. Catch the highlights and ball-by-ball commentary of the ENG-W vs NZ-W T20I, right here

Outlook Sports Desk

Updated on: 6 July 2024 7:01 pm

Action from the first T20I between England women and New Zealand women in Southampton on Saturday (July 6, 2024). Photo: AP/Nigel French

Welcome to the highlights of our ball-by-ball coverage of the opening match of the five-game T20I series between New Zealand women and England women, that saw the hosts cruise to a comfortable 59-run win in Southampton on Saturday (July 6, 2024). A sparkling half-century from Danni Wyatt and a three-wicket haul from Sarah Glenn helped the English team take a 1-0 lead. Catch all the key moments from the ENG-W vs NZ-W T20I, right here. (More Cricket News)

Match Result

England comprehensively win the match, restricting New Zealand to 138 runs for nine wickets in 20 overs. With that, the hosts take a 1-0 lead in the five-game series.

Innings Update

England post a challenging 197-run total on the board, thanks to a sparkling half-century from Danni Wyatt (76 runs from 51 balls) and a quickfire knock from Nat-Sciver Brunt (47 from 23).

Toss Update

New Zealand women won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Playing XIs

England Women: Danielle Wyatt, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight(c), Amy Jones(w), Freya Kemp, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Sarah Glenn.

New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine(c), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze(w), Jess Kerr, Eden Carson, Lea Tahuhu, Fran Jonas.