England Women finally got their World T20 campaign off and running with a win over Bangladesh in Saint Lucia. Star of the show was debutant Kirstie Gordon, who took three wickets to see Bangladesh reach 76/9 from their 20 overs. Fellow newcomer Linsey Smith took her maiden international wicket, while the other wickets were shared
Katherine Brunt has been forced to withdraw from the ICC Women’s World T20 after suffering a flare-up of her longstanding back injury. Brunt will be replaced in England’s squad by Middlesex batter Fran Wilson. Wilson is not expected to arrive in time to be available for selection for Saturday’s first game against Sri Lanka. All-rounder
England have named their squad of 15 for the Women’s World T20 with three uncapped players picked for the first time. Nottinghamshire’s Kirstie Gordon and Sussex’s Linsey Smith – both left-arm spinners with Loughborough Lightning in the Kia Super League – receive their first call-ups while Middlesex and Surrey Stars batter Sophia Dunkley is also in
England women v South Africa women – ICC Women’s World T20 Warm-Up, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai South Africa women won the toss and elected to bat South Africa women – 101-7 (Trisha Chetty 31, Anya Shrubsole 2-11, Heather Knight 2-15, Jenny Gunn 2-23) 20 overs England women – 102-3 (Sarah Taylor 37) 16.3 overs
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