Sophia Dunkley compiled another fifty as England wrapped up their warm-up matches ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup by defeating New Zealand by five wickets in Cape Town.
England opted to bowl first and restricted the White Ferns to 9-114. Sophie Ecclestone took impressive figures of 3-19 while Kate Cross returned 2-10 as Suzie Bates fought along for New Zealand with 36. England’s chase then saw opener Dunkley take centre stage, hitting 60 not out off 38 balls, including seven boundaries and a six.
✨3-19 (4 overs)
Sophie Ecclestone displays a brilliant bowling spell against New Zealand ðŸ‘ðŸ‘#CricketTwitter #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/TS6ZHDgPZH
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