• Amy Jones was named Player of the Match for her outstanding knock.

  • England defeated New Zealand in the first Women’s ODI in Wellington.

Twitter reactions: Bowlers, Amy Jones set up England’s dominant win over New Zealand in the first Women’s ODI
England beat New Zealand in the first Women's ODI

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The first Women’s ODI between New Zealand and England took place at the iconic Basin Reserve in Wellington on April 01. The contest saw domination from the visitors as they ended up claiming a comfortable victory by 4 wickets.

Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell sizzle with the ball

England Women, led by Heather Knight, won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that set the tone for an intense battle on the field. New Zealand Women, captained by Suzie Bates, commenced their innings with determination. Despite some early setbacks, they managed to post a competitive total of 207 runs before being all out in 48.2 overs.

Skipper Bates led from the front with a resilient half-century, while contributions from Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Amelia Kerr, and others bolstered the innings. However, the English bowling attack, spearheaded by Kate Cross and supported by Lauren Bell, Natalie Sciver, Sophie Ecclestone, and Charlotte Dean, showcased discipline and skill, restricting the hosts from running away with a formidable total.

Amy Jones’ stunning knock takes England over the finish line

In response, England Women faced an initial hiccup, losing early wickets, including that of Tammy Beaumont, without much on the scoreboard. However, Amy Jones emerged as the cornerstone of their innings with a spectacular knock of 92 runs, supported ably by Maia Bouchier and Dean. Despite the late flourish from the Kiwi bowlers, England Women managed to chase down the target with four wickets in hand and 41.2 overs to spare.

Both teams displayed commendable skills and determination, providing cricket fans with an enthralling contest. Jones’ stellar performance with the bat played a pivotal role in securing the victory for England Women in the opening encounter of the series.

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

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