England Women secured a commanding 9-wicket victory over New Zealand Women in the 1st ODI at Riverside Stadium, Chester-le-Street.
Charlotte Dean shone with the ball, taking 4 for 38, helping to restrict New Zealand to 156. Sophie Ecclestone contributed by taking key wickets, including Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine. Brooke Halliday stood out for New Zealand with a fighting 51 off 60 balls.
In response, England’s openers Tammy Beaumont and Maia Bouchier put together a 137-run partnership. Beaumont remained unbeaten on 76, while Bouchier scored 67, guiding England to 157/1 in just 21.2 overs.
Brief Scores:
- New Zealand Women: 156 in 33.3 overs (Brooke Halliday 51, Georgia Plimmer 29; Charlotte Dean 4-38, Sophie Ecclestone 2-28)
- England Women: 157/1 in 21.2 overs (Tammy Beaumont 76*, Maia Bouchier 67; Brooke Halliday 1-17)
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