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ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Southampton

England Women 119 for 6. Ireland Women 118 for 9.

England Women win by 4 wickets.

Match Commentary

  1. Update

    Summary

    Over 18: 4 runs. Bowler: Alice Tector. England Women: 119/6 (rr 6.8)

  2. 17.4

    Charlie Dean opts to leave a full-length slower ball drifting down the leg side, but a wide call follows, compounded by a misfield from the keeper. England Women have reached their target, winning by 4 wickets!

  3. 17.3

    Alice Tector bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, but Dani Gibson times a controlled pull shot beautifully to pick up a single.

  4. 17.2

    No movement outside off, back of a length delivery. The batter attempts a cut but misses, resulting in no run.

  5. 17.1

    No movement for the bowler here, pitching back of a length wide outside off. Dani Gibson shapes up and clips a controlled cut, racing through the point region for a quick two.

  6. Update

    Summary

    Over 17: 4 runs. Bowler: Cara Murray. England Women: 115/6 (rr 6.76)

  7. 16.6

    A full-length leg spinner drifting on off stump invites the drive. The batter meets it crisply, sending a well-timed shot racing to extra cover for four. Charlie Dean gets off the mark. England Women require 4 runs from 18 balls, holding four wickets in hand with an easy required rate of 1.3.

  8. 16.5

    The leg spinner bowls a length ball on off stump, and Charlie Dean works it carefully back towards mid on, where it’s fielded safely with no run.

  9. 16.4

    Cara Murray floats a leg spinner back of a length just outside off, and Dean pushes it quietly into the ground towards short extra cover for no run.

  10. 16.3

    Cara Murray bowls a short leg spinner on off stump and Dani Gibson attempts a drive but mis-times it sharply. The non-striker, Freya Kemp, is run out after a sharp throw from extra cover and a swift assist from the wicketkeeper. Freya Kemp is dismissed for 2 runs off 5 balls.

  11. 16.2

    Cara Murray bowls a length leg spinner on off stump, and Dani Gibson attempts a slog but misses, resulting in a dot ball.

  12. 16.1

    A short delivery outside off from the leg spinner sees the batter carve a neat cut shot, racing just past the cover fielder for no run.

  13. Update

    Summary

    Over 16: 7 runs. Bowler: Alice Tector. England Women: 111/5 (rr 6.94)

  14. 15.6

    Alice Tector delivers a length ball outside off, and Dani Gibson expertly cuts it along the ground towards deep cover for a quick single. Dani Gibson is off the mark. England Women need 8 from 24 balls with 5 wickets in hand, holding a strong 99% win probability.

  15. 15.5

    A full delivery down leg, flicked beautifully with perfect timing. The batter steers it crisply through deep square leg, racing away for four amid a misfield.

  16. 15.4

    A back of a length leg cutter outside off tests the batter, who attempts a drive but mistimes it. The ball is safely fielded at mid off, resulting in no run.

  17. 15.3

    Alice Tector delivers a length ball on off stump with no movement. Freya Kemp drives it off the inside edge, nudging through the field for a single.

  18. 15.2

    A short ball outside off is met with a sharp pull shot by Nat Sciver-Brunt who keeps it grounded and runs a quick single.

  19. 15.1

    Nat Sciver-Brunt attempts a drive outside off, but it’s mis-timed and quickly fielded by the bowler at point for no run.

  20. Update

    Summary

    Over 15: 5 runs. Bowler: Aimee Maguire. England Women: 104/4 (rr 6.93)

  21. 14.6

    A length stock ball pitched just outside off, met with a controlled drive by Freya Kemp that stays down and is neatly fielded at cover, resulting in no run. England Women require 15 runs from 30 balls with six wickets in hand, holding a strong 99% chance of victory according to WinViz.

  22. 14.5

    A full toss wide outside off, Nat Sciver-Brunt steps forward to execute a firm drive through the off side, picking up a neat single.

  23. 14.4

    Nat Sciver-Brunt leans into a controlled sweep on a length ball hitting middle stump, connecting with a gloved shot that races away to fine leg for two.

  24. 14.3

    Freya Kemp plays a well-timed drive through the off side, keeping it along the ground and pushing for a single. Freya Kemp gets off the mark in style.

  25. 14.2

    A full stock ball outside off stump, and Freya Kemp attempts a cut but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.

  26. 14.1

    A tricky beamer outside off, and the batter manages to pull it carefully along the ground for a single. England Women now reach 100 for 4.

  27. Update

    Summary

    Over 14: 4 runs. Bowler: Orla Prendergast. England Women: 99/4 (rr 7.07)

  28. 13.6

    A full delivery on leg stump, Kemp plays a solid back-foot defense, keeping the ball close to her pads for no run. England Women require 20 runs from 36 balls with plenty of wickets in hand, holding a 99% chance to win.

  29. 13.5

    A full ball on off stump with no movement, Heather Knight tries to work it but misses, the ball hitting her pad. She’s given out leg before wicket after the review is retained. Heather Knight departs for 26 off 23 as Ireland Women’s successful review turns the game.

  30. 13.4

    A full delivery right on middle stump, Nat Sciver-Brunt deftly flicks it off the pads for a comfortable single.

  31. 13.3

    A length ball on off stump delivered without any movement, beautifully driven along the ground by the batter, but there's no run as it's fielded cleanly at mid off.

  32. 13.2

    Orla Prendergast bowls a back of a length delivery outside off, nicely worked by Nat Sciver-Brunt for a quick two runs through the off side.

  33. 13.1

    Heather Knight works a back of a length delivery on off stump, nudging it carefully for a well-judged single.

  34. Update

    Summary

    Over 13: 9 runs. Bowler: Aimee Maguire. England Women: 95/3 (rr 7.31)

  35. 12.6

    A length ball outside off, and Heather Knight drives it neatly along the ground, piercing the cover region for a single. England Women require 24 runs from 42 balls with seven wickets in hand, holding a strong 99% chance to win.

  36. 12.5

    A full toss on off stump from the bowler, and the batter seizes the moment with a well-timed pull. The ball races through deep square leg for a boundary, showcasing excellent control and power.

  37. 12.4

    A back of a length stock ball on off stump, the batter works it carefully with a leading edge, but no run comes off this delivery.

  38. 12.3

    A full stock ball on leg stump is met with a well-timed, controlled sweep that races away towards deep square leg for a handy single.

  39. 12.2

    A full-length stock ball on leg stump, expertly flicked off the pads for a smart two runs.

  40. 12.1

    The stock ball, full and straighter on middle, is worked deftly for a single towards deep mid-wicket.

  41. Update

    Summary

    Over 12: 9 runs. Bowler: Alice Tector. England Women: 86/3 (rr 7.17)

  42. 11.6

    Heather Knight leans into a back-of-a-length delivery outside off and pulls it crisply along the ground for a quick single. England Women require 33 from 48 with seven wickets in hand, well placed in the chase.

  43. 11.6

    Heather Knight attempts a sweep at a yorker angling wide down leg but misses, and the umpire calls a wide. This partnership has now reached fifty runs from 37 balls.

  44. 11.5

    A back of a length delivery outside off, and Nat Sciver-Brunt drives it crisply along the ground to deep cover for a single.

  45. 11.4

    A short delivery outside off stump, Nat Sciver-Brunt works it neatly along the ground towards backward square leg, picking up a couple of runs.

  46. 11.3

    A length ball just outside off stump is pushed neatly into the off side for no run.

  47. 11.2

    On a back of a length delivery right on off stump, she works it carefully along the ground for a well-placed single.

  48. 11.1

    A length delivery on off stump with no movement, worked neatly by Heather Knight for a quick two runs.

  49. 11.1

    Alice Tector bowls a yorker wide down leg, and Heather Knight attempts a flick but misses. The wide adds an extra to the total.

  50. Update

    Summary

    Over 11: 6 runs. Bowler: Arlene Kelly. England Women: 77/3 (rr 7.0)

  51. 10.6

    Heather Knight expertly cuts the full outside off leg cutter along the ground, sneaking a single past third man. England Women chase 42 from 54 balls with seven wickets in hand, holding a strong 96% win probability.

  52. 10.5

    A back of a length delivery outside off is met with a sharp cut from Heather Knight, slicing it crisply past point for a quick two.

  53. 10.4

    A yorker on leg stump, met with a controlled slog from Nat Sciver-Brunt, who manages to sneak a single down to deep square leg. Sciver-Brunt moves to 30 off 22 balls, keeping the momentum going.

  54. 10.3

    A full slower ball up the middle is met with a controlled flick from the batter, nudging the ball quietly past mid-wicket for one run.

  55. 10.2

    Nat Sciver-Brunt capitalizes on a length ball outside off, driving a controlled cut shot through the off side for a single.

  56. 10.1

    A length ball wide outside off, Nat Sciver-Brunt chips a controlled cut shot, slicing it finely towards backward point where it's collected cleanly for no run.

  57. Update

    Summary

    Over 10: 9 runs. Bowler: Alana Dalzell. England Women: 71/3 (rr 7.1)

  58. 9.6

    Nat Sciver-Brunt works a back-of-a-length delivery just on off stump, nudging it neatly for a single towards deep backward square leg. England Women trail by 48 runs with 10 overs left, holding seven wickets and a strong 95% chance to win according to WinViz.

  59. 9.5

    An off cutter pitched wide outside off, Heather Knight cuts it crisply along the ground, racing away for a quick single to backward point.

  60. 9.4

    The slower ball comes full on leg stump, and Heather Knight cuts a fine figure with a well-timed, controlled sweep. She sends it racing away through fine leg for four.

  61. 9.3

    A length slower ball pitched outside off, and Nat Sciver-Brunt deftly cuts it along the ground into the deep cover region for a well-run single.

  62. 9.2

    Nat Sciver-Brunt drives this full delivery on off stump with precision, steering the ball along the ground to secure two runs.

  63. 9.1

    Seaming in on off stump, this back of a length delivery sees the batter attempt a scoop but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.

  64. Update

    Summary

    Over 9: 8 runs. Bowler: Cara Murray. England Women: 62/3 (rr 6.89)

  65. 8.6

    On a length outside off, the leg spinner is pushed quietly by the batter into the cover region, where it's safely fielded for no run. England Women require 57 runs from 66 balls with seven wickets in hand, holding a strong 92% win probability.

  66. 8.5

    A back of a length leg spinner drifting outside off, expertly cut along the off side for a quick single.

  67. 8.4

    A short leg spinner drifting outside off, met with a crisp, well-timed pull. Controlled in the air, the ball races away through long on for four.

  68. 8.3

    A leg spinner drifting outside off with a back of a length length, the batter tries a pull shot but mistimes it, sending the ball low to mid on where it's smartly fielded. No run from this delivery.

  69. 8.2

    Heather Knight steps out and plays a controlled cut shot off the length leg spinner, nudging the ball just past point to take a well-earned single.

  70. 8.1

    Cara Murray tosses up a length ball on middle stump, and Heather Knight executes a controlled sweep, guiding it finely to the leg side for a quick two.

  71. Update

    Summary

    Over 8: 10 runs. Bowler: Alana Dalzell. England Women: 54/3 (rr 6.75)

  72. 7.6

    Nat Sciver-Brunt flicks a back-of-a-length no-movement delivery straight and squeezes through for a quick two. England needs 65 runs from 72 balls, holding a strong 89% win probability with seven wickets in hand.

  73. 7.5

    Heather Knight drives the full-length, no movement delivery outside off stump, guiding it along the ground for a neat single despite a sharp save at mid on.

  74. 7.4

    An off cutter back of a length pitched outside off, and Nat Sciver-Brunt pulls it low and controlled through the leg side for a quick single.

  75. 7.3

    Dahlzell bowls a back of a length no-movement delivery on off stump, met with a neat flick from the batter who keeps it on the ground and picks up a comfortable single. England Women inch forward to reach 50 for 3.

  76. 7.2

    A short, swinging-away delivery outside off stump, deftly cut through the point region for a quick single.

  77. 7.1

    The bowler delivers a short ball outside off, and the batter times a controlled pull perfectly. It races away to deep square leg for four runs in style.

  78. Update

    Summary

    Over 7: 9 runs. Bowler: Cara Murray. England Women: 44/3 (rr 6.29)

  79. 6.6

    Cara Murray turns a full-length leg spinner on middle, and Nat Sciver-Brunt plays a well-timed flick through mid-wicket for three runs, though a sharp run was saved by Alice Tector in the deep. England Women face a chase needing 75 off 78 balls, comfortably placed with seven wickets in hand and an 83% win probability.

  80. 6.5

    A back-of-a-length leg spinner pitches on middle stump, and Heather Knight works it smartly along the ground for a single, aided by a bit of misfield at mid-wicket. Heather Knight gets off the mark.

  81. 6.4

    Cara Murray bowls a length ball outside off, the leg spinner tempting the batter. Heather Knight pushes it firmly but finds the backward point where the fielder is alert. No run comes off this tidy delivery.

  82. 6.3

    Cara Murray bowls a length ball outside off, and Nat Sciver-Brunt drives it crisply along the ground for a quick single.

  83. 6.2

    The leg spinner drifts wide outside off and delivers a length ball. Nat Sciver-Brunt chooses to leave it well alone, allowing the ball to go through to the keeper without offering a shot.

  84. 6.1

    The leg spinner bowls a short one on off stump, and Nat Sciver-Brunt times a lovely pull shot. She sends it racing crisply through mid wicket for four.

  85. Update

    Summary

    Over 6: 5 runs. Bowler: Orla Prendergast. England Women: 35/3 (rr 5.83)

  86. 5.6

    A length ball outside off without any movement, worked carefully along the ground by the batter, resulting in no run. England Women require 84 from 84 deliveries in this chase, holding a 76% chance with seven wickets in hand.

  87. 5.5

    A length ball on the outside off stump, knocked away with a solid defensive stroke. No run comes off this carefully played delivery.

  88. 5.4

    A yorker on off stump, no movement in the air. Alice Capsey attempts a drive but misses completely, and she is bowled! The ball sneaks through to knock the stumps clean. Alice Capsey departs for 5 off 4. A big momentum shift as Ireland Women’s win probability jumps from 12% to 22%.

  89. 5.3

    A back of a length delivery outside off, driven through to a forceful pull shot. Alice Capsey times it perfectly, sending it racing through mid-wicket for four.

  90. 5.2

    A back of a length swinging in delivery outside off stump sees the batter play a solid defensive stroke on the ground for no run.

  91. 5.1

    Nat Sciver-Brunt drives neatly on the back of a length ball just outside off stump, guiding it along the ground for a single.

  92. Update

    Summary

    Over 5: 3 runs. Bowler: Aimee Maguire. England Women: 30/2 (rr 6.0)

  93. 4.6

    Working the stock ball gently along the line on off stump, the batter finds a single with a neat placement to square leg where it's quickly fielded. England Women face a chase needing 89 from 90 balls with eight wickets in hand, required rate steady at 5.9.

  94. 4.5

    A full-length stock ball outside off stump, met with a neat drive that stays grounded and is well fielded at mid off for no run.

  95. 4.4

    Alice Capsey drives a full, outside off stock ball, carving a neat single through the field. Alice Capsey has opened her account.

  96. 4.3

    A stock ball on a good length, angling on off stump, sees Wyatt-Hodge attempt an aggressive slog but mistime it. She is caught by mid off, departing for 16 runs from 16 balls. England Women lose Danni Wyatt-Hodge for 16 off 16 deliveries.

  97. 4.2

    A length stock ball on middle stump is worked neatly into the vacant backward square leg region for a single. Nat Sciver-Brunt gets off the mark.

  98. 4.1

    A full stock ball straighter on middle stump, met with an uncontrolled drive that falls short and is caught by the mid-off fielder, sending Amy Jones back to the pavilion. Amy Jones goes for 9 off 10 deliveries.

  99. Update

    Summary

    Over 4: 7 runs. Bowler: Orla Prendergast. England Women: 27/0 (rr 6.75)

  100. 3.6

    Pitching back of a length just on off stump, the ball is slogged at but misses completely and hits the batter’s pad for a leg bye. No runs off the bat but an extra to England. England Women require 92 from 96 balls, holding all ten wickets with a strong chance to win.

  101. 3.5

    Orla Prendergast bowls a full-length delivery outside off, Amy Jones steers a controlled drive straight to cover where the fielder claims it without trouble; no run.

  102. 3.4

    A back of a length delivery outside off, no movement, is pushed gently into the covers for no run.

  103. 3.3

    A full delivery outside off stump, met with a beautifully timed drive by the batter. She sends it racing through extra cover for a quick boundary, showcasing crisp control without the ball leaving the ground.

  104. 3.2

    A swinging-in length ball outside off stump met with a controlled push through the infield for a single.

  105. 3.1

    Amy Jones tries a scoop shot off a back of a length ball outside off, but it’s a gloved, uncontrolled swipe that manages to sneak a single.

  106. Update

    Summary

    Over 3: 12 runs. Bowler: Arlene Kelly. England Women: 20/0 (rr 6.67)

  107. 2.6

    Kelly bowls a length swinging in on off stump, and Wyatt-Hodge steers it carefully along the ground, no run coming off the bat. England Women face a chase of 99 from 102 balls, holding a strong 93% win probability with all wickets intact.

  108. 2.5

    The swinging-in length ball is met with a well-timed drive by Danni Wyatt-Hodge, piercing through extra cover for a boundary. Danni Wyatt-Hodge has now added another 4, making it two boundaries in this over.

  109. 2.4

    A full, swinging-in delivery over middle stump and Wyatt-Hodge goes for a wild slog. She mis-times it but still manages to send the ball crashing over long on for four runs.

  110. 2.3

    Amy Jones plays a controlled flick off a full, swinging-in delivery on off stump, nudging the ball carefully to deep square leg for a single.

  111. 2.2

    A swinging-in, back of a length delivery outside off, expertly worked through the onside for a quick two.

  112. 2.1

    A back of a length swinging in delivery outside off, expertly steered by the batter for a quick single. The run is hastened by an overthrow at short third man, adding an extra flicker of excitement.

  113. Update

    Summary

    Over 2: 2 runs. Bowler: Orla Prendergast. England Women: 8/0 (rr 4.0)

  114. 1.6

    A swinging-away length ball wide outside off, the batter attempts a drive but misses, leaving the keeper to collect cleanly for a dot. England Women face a chase of 111 from 108 balls with a strong chance of victory.

  115. 1.5

    A back of a length delivery outside off stump with no movement. Danni Wyatt-Hodge attempts a dropped shot but mistimes it, managing to sneak a quick single.

  116. 1.4

    A back of a length seaming delivery outside off, the batter attempts a cut but misses, resulting in a dot ball.

  117. 1.4

    A swinging-in length ball on leg stump, the batter attempts a flick but plays and misses; a wide is signaled and the keeper collects it cleanly.