England secure a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the first match of their three-game T20 series at Derby. New Zealand post 136 for 7, setting England a target of 137. England chase it down successfully, reaching 140 for 3. Alice Capsey leads the run chase with an unbeaten 74, finishing with 16 balls remaining. She hits three sixes and seven fours and records her first T20I half-century since July 2024, which is also her highest score for England. Lauren Bell contributes with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 23 runs, helping restrict New Zealand’s total. The result gives England an early series lead and they use the match as part of their preparations for the home T20 World Cup. Capsey bats with an attacking approach while England manage the chase to maintain their advantage and complete the win in the opening game.
Alice Capsey helps England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in first T20
England secure a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the first match of their three-game T20 series at Derby. New Zealand post 136 for 7, setting England a target of 137. England chase it down succes...
- England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first T20 at Derby.
- New Zealand finish on 136/7, setting England a 137-run target.
- Alice Capsey makes 74 not out as England reach 140/3 with 16 balls remaining.
- Lauren Bell takes 2/23 in New Zealand’s innings.
- The win gives England the series lead ahead of two further T20 matches.
1st T20i: England, 140-3, bt New Zealand, 136-7, by 7wktsCapsey finishes unbeaten on 74 with 16 balls remainingEngland got off to a winning start in their T20 series against New Zealand at Derby, after Alice Capsey struck an unbeaten 74 from 51 balls – her highest score for England, and her first T20i half-century since July 2024.Capsey has generally batted at No 3 for England but was promoted to open in place of Danni Wyatt-Hodge, missing this series because of the imminent birth of her first child. Capsey made full use of the extra time, smoking three sixes and seven fours as England chased down their 137-run target with seven wickets and 16 balls to spare. Continue reading...
3 months agoAlice Capsey hits unbeaten 74 after Lauren Bell's 2-23 helps England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first T20.
3 months agoAlice Capsey hits an unbeaten 74 to help England chase down 137 in Derby, securing a seven-wicket win against New Zealand in the first of their three-match T20 series.
3 months agoEngland ramped up preparations for their home T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the series opener at Derby as Alice Capsey scored a sparkling unbeaten half-century.
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