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Capsey hits unbeaten 67 as England Women seal IT20 series against New Zealand
Sports Bulletin Report
Centerbury (England): Alice Capsey hit an unbeaten 67 as England Women clinched a close win over New Zealand in the third Vitality IT20 to seal the series at The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury.
Nat Sciver-Brunt captained the side, winning the toss and choosing to bowl. The White Ferns made a strong start, before Sophie Ecclestone removed Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr in her first over. Sophie Ecclestone took 4-25 while Lauren Filer (2-17) and Sarah Glenn (1-14) also impressed.
Skipper Sophie Devine top-scored with an unbeaten 58 in the tourist’s 141-8. Capsey and Sophia Dunkley hit a combined 66 before Fran Jonas removed Dunkley (35) and Sciver-Brunt (0) in successive balls to leave England 66-3. Capsey, along with Freya Kemp’s 16 off eight balls sealed a six-wicket victory.
Women’s One-Day Series:
26 June: 1st Women’s One-Day International – Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-le-Street – England won by nine wickets
30 June: 2nd Women’s One-Day International – New Road, Worcester – England won by eight wickets
3 July: 3rd Women’s One-Day International – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol – England won by five wickets
Women’s IT20 Series:
6 July: 1st Women’s IT20 – The Utilita Bowl, Southampton – England won by 59 runs
9 July: 2nd Women’s IT20 – The 1st Central County Ground, Hove – England won by 23 runs (DLS method)
11 July: 3rd Women’s IT20 – The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence – England won by six wickets
13 July: 4th Women’s IT20 – The Kia Oval, London
17 July: 5th Women’s IT20 – Lord’s, London.