• England defeated New Zealand in the second Women's T20I by 15 runs.

  • English skipper Heather Knight was named Player of the Match for her splendid batting show.

Twitter reactions: Heather Knight leads England to crucial win over New Zealand in the 2nd Women’s T20I
England beat New Zealand in the 2nd Women's T20I

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In the 2nd T20I of the England Women’s tour of New Zealand 2024, held at Saxton Oval, the clash between New Zealand Women and England Women showcased thrilling cricketing action. The visitors, who won the first game, again had upper hand on the match and registered a stunning win to take 2-0 lead in the 5-match series.

Heather Knight shines with the bat

New Zealand Women, led by Suzie Bates, elected to bowl after winning the toss, hoping to contain England’s batting prowess. England Women started their innings on a steady note, posting a total of 149/7 in their allotted 20 overs.

Captain Heather Knight starred with the bat, delivering a commanding performance with 56 runs off 40 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes. Contributions from Tammy Beaumont (19 runs) and Danielle Gibson (14 runs) bolstered England’s total.

However, some disciplined bowling from New Zealand Women, notably by Sophie Devine (2 wickets for 30 runs) and Rosemary Mair (2 wickets for 25 runs), restricted England from amassing a more daunting total.

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New Zealand fall short after English

In response, New Zealand Women fought hard but fell short, managing to reach 134/8 in their 20 overs. Amelia Kerr showcased her batting prowess with a resilient knock of 44 runs off 36 deliveries. However, the collective effort from England’s bowling attack, spearheaded by Lauren Bell (2 wickets for 24 runs) and Charlotte Dean (2 wickets for 28 runs), ensured that New Zealand Women couldn’t chase down the target.

Ultimately, England Women emerged victorious by 15 runs, securing a crucial win in the series. Knight’s exceptional batting performance earned her the well-deserved Player of the Match award.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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