New Zealand vs England: Charlie Dean's 3 for 13 sets up the chase in a 7-wicket win
England beat New Zealand by 7 wickets. Sophia Dunkley made 22 (21), Charlie Dean took 3 for 13.
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England beat New Zealand by 7 wickets in the Match 3 of New Zealand Women tour of England at County Ground, Hove, Brighton. New Zealand made 80 all out in 19.1 overs; England replied with 81 for 3 in 13.5 overs. Sophia Dunkley top-scored with 22 (21) at a strike rate of 104.8, and Charlie Dean returned 3 for 13.
How the innings unfolded
New Zealand — 80 all out in 19.1 overs
Scored at 4.17 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 28 | 2 | 4.67 | 4 (3×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 39 | 6 | 3.90 | 3 (3×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 13 | 2 | 4.11 | 0 (0×4, 0×6) |
New Zealand lost 5 wickets for 4 runs, from 29 to 33.
The largest stand was 25 for the 7th wicket between Jess Kerr and Maddy Green, from 35 balls (4.29 an over).
England — 81 for 3 in 13.5 overs
Scored at 5.86 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 31 | 2 | 5.17 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 50 | 1 | 6.38 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 35 for the 3rd wicket between Heather Knight and Maia Bouchier, from 39 balls (5.38 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Dunkley | England | 22 | 21 | 104.8 | 4 | 0 |
| Jess Kerr | New Zealand | 20 | 27 | 74.1 | 2 | 0 |
| Maia Bouchier | England | 19* | 29 | 65.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Heather Knight | England | 18 | 22 | 81.8 | 2 | 0 |
| Isabella Gaze | New Zealand | 17 | 13 | 130.8 | 2 | 1 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Dean | England | 3.1 | 3 for 13 | 4.11 | 0 |
| Danielle Gibson | England | 4 | 3 for 14 | 3.50 | 0 |
| Linsey Smith | England | 4 | 2 for 15 | 3.75 | 0 |
| Nensi Patel | New Zealand | 2 | 1 for 7 | 3.50 | 0 |
| Sophie Ecclestone | England | 4 | 1 for 11 | 2.75 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 35 (39 balls) for England's 3rd wicket — Heather Knight and Maia Bouchier
- 25 (35 balls) for New Zealand's 7th wicket — Jess Kerr and Maddy Green
- 25 (22 balls) for England's 2nd wicket — Maia Bouchier and Sophia Dunkley
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.