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In the third and final ODI of the Pakistan Women tour of England 2024, England Women delivered a commanding performance, securing a resounding 178-run victory over the Women in Green at the County Ground in Chelmsford. With the win, England also sealed the series 2-0 as the second game was washed out.
Nat Sciver-Brunt’s dazzling century grabs headlines
Electing to bat first, England Women posted an impressive total of 302/5 in their allotted 50 overs. The innings was anchored by a scintillating century from Nat Sciver-Brunt. The experienced campaigner smashed her ninth triple-figure score in WODIs. She smashed 124 runs off 117 balls, including 14 fours and 2 sixes.
Nat Sciver was well-supported by Maia Bouchier (34 off 33), Danielle Wyatt (44 off 42), and Alice Capsey (39 off 42). Despite early setbacks, including the dismissal of Tammy Beaumont (11 off 22), England’s middle order ensured a formidable total.
Sophie Ecclestone keeps Pakistan at bay
In response, Pakistan Women were bundled out for 124 runs in 29.1 overs. Muneeba Ali was the standout performer with the bat, scoring 47 runs off 55 balls. However, she received little support from the rest of the batting lineup, with only Aliya Riaz (36 off 41) managing to make a notable contribution. The England bowlers were relentless, with Sophie Ecclestone leading the charge, taking 3 wickets for 15 runs in her 4.1 overs.
Apart from Ecclestone, Lauren Bell (5 overs, 2 wickets, 26 runs), Nat Sciver (5 overs, 2 wickets, 11 runs)
And Kate Cross (5 overs, 1 wicket, 19 runs) also chipped in with valuable contributions. Nat Sciver was also named Player of the Match for her splendid century and contribution with the ball.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
NAT SCIVER-BRUNT 🐐🐐🐐#EnglandCricket pic.twitter.com/BPz6yeps2n
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) May 29, 2024
Nat Sciver-Brunt starred with bat and ball as England beat Pakistan in the third and final ODI to complete a 2-0 series victory 👏#ENGvPAK 📝: https://t.co/pJFejtJeDC pic.twitter.com/uFuDOojd2E
— ICC (@ICC) May 29, 2024
A team performance for @englandcricket today @EssexCricket but @natsciver shone with 124* from 117 balls and 2 for 11 #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/szlsRTRvR7
— Debbie Knight 🏏🏉💙 (@debsknig) May 29, 2024
Nat Sciver-Brunt now has the joint most ODI centuries for English women.pic.twitter.com/eDT8RJAm4W
— Aman Patel (@lilbrownykid) May 29, 2024
9th hundred 🐐 Nat sciver supremacy today, tomorrow and forever. https://t.co/P1qzOxBIJb pic.twitter.com/fPHGTXXEYE
— Bleed Blue (@CricCrazyVeena) May 29, 2024
Nat Sciver-Brunt going to 💯#EnglandCricket #NSB #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/bUgUQzoJlU
— Cricket tweets (@_ShaneCricket) May 29, 2024
Hundred for Nat Sciver Brunt !
What a player 🔥#ENGWvPAKW pic.twitter.com/fjCmjVwKTT— Devendra 🇮🇳 (@Devendra786s) May 29, 2024
Most Centuries at 100+ Strike Rate in Women's ODIs
11 : Meg Lanning 🇦🇺
𝟴* : Nat Sciver Brunt🏴
6 : Chamari Athapaththu 🇱🇰
6 : Sophie Devine 🇳🇿
5 : Alyssa Healy 🇦🇺
5 : Karen Rolton 🇦🇺
4 : Suzie Bates 🇳🇿
4 : Harmanpreet Kaur 🇮🇳
4 : Sarah Taylor 🏴#ENGvPAK #ENGWvPAKW pic.twitter.com/jjWxXApqON— Kishan Kishor (@itskishankishor) May 30, 2024
🏴 ENGLAND WIN 🏴
Victory in Chelmsford seals the series win 🥇 👏#ENGvsPAK pic.twitter.com/VBj3Tl4vJS
— England's Barmy Army 🏴🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) May 29, 2024
Century + 2 Wickets in a Women’s ODI Match :
5 times – Hayley Matthews
2 times – NAT SCIVER-BRUNT **
2 times – Stafanie Taylor
2 times – Amelia Kerr#ENGvPAK | #PAKvsENG— Krish (@LuciferStan07) May 29, 2024
Series win for England & another Nat Sciver-Brunt century! 💯🏴
🤎 | #SurreyCricket pic.twitter.com/fjFDoqtH4p
— Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) May 29, 2024
https://twitter.com/stmlowe/status/1795899608746402300
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.