Teams batting second at Derby don’t win, so England chose to bat second. Did they know something? It certainly brought tension to the closing overs. Anya Shrubsole took an over to get her bearings after a lengthy absence; thereafter she asked serious questions of the batters. Suzie Bates and Lauren Down weathered the storm well
England v New Zealand – Third ODI at Leicester What do these numbers have in common? 93, 77, 53 and 4, 1, 6 Yes, they are the scores of the top three Australian batters and ditto the English, scored on the same day. I’ll leave you to guess which is which. India set Australia to
England Women vs New Zealand W 3rd ODI at Leicester on 21st September Receiving POTM ‘Royal London’ medal, ‘Ferns’ Maddy Green hit top score 70*not out, also chalking-up her 1st international ‘fifty.’ Green told Charles Dagnall that she had had to see things through (to a conclusive end.) Winning skipper Sophie Devine told Dagnall that her ‘White Ferns’
Receiving POTM ‘Royal London’ medal for her match-winning 63* runs (from 72 balls), and record-breaking last wicket stand with Tash Farrant (adding 51 runs); Danni Wyatt agreed with Charles Dagnall she’d had quite a day. Before the match, Wyatt was congratulated on her 200th international appearance for England across all formats – the 7th English
England v New Zealand – Second ODI, Worcester This wasn’t a win for England to be very happy about. The mainline batting was fragile, but the team’s overall strength once more proved too much for the White Ferns. The Batting Lisa Keightley’s decided to replace Katherine Brunt with Danni Wyatt at No 7. This would
In the end England won the first ODI against the White Ferns by a distance, but there was considerable discomfort along the way. Scores: England 241 (Knight 89) New Zealand 211 (Satterthwaite 79) England won by 30 runs Here are some points arising: Has the settled series-squad had its day? On 10 September Lisa Keightley
England Women vs New Zealand W 1st ODI at Bristol on 16th September Receiving POTM ‘Royal London’ medal for her match-winning 89 runs (from 107 balls), England’s skipper Heather Knight told Charles Dagnall she was ‘pleased with the win.’ Separately, she was committed to creating a wider England squad, including a ‘bigger squad’ of fast bowlers to chose from.
Southern Vipers off-spinner Charlie Dean has been selected in England Women’s 15-strong squad for the Royal London Series against New Zealand. Kate Cross and Lauren Winfield-Hill both return to the group, having missed out on the Vitality IT20 series, while Danni Wyatt is also back in the squad, having not been selected for the Royal
England Women v New Zealand W 3rd T20I at Taunton on 9th September (night) Commentators applauded Sophia Dunkley who struck the winning ‘four’ from the penultimate match ball. Needing 16 from the last 12 balls, England had lost Heather Knight and Maia Bouchier three balls apart. Snatching victory for England with ‘sighs of relief,’ Sophia Dunkley’s reputation as
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is encouraging people to take small steps to support their mental wellbeing, as part of a new digital campaign launched today. Driven by HeadFirst, NZR’s mental health and wellbeing programme, the ‘Small Steps’ campaign provides people with a series of simple tips and tools to strengthen their mental fitness and encourage
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