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Runs scored by the key partnership between Devine and Green.
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Sophie Devine sizzles in New Zealand's series-levelling win over ...
New Zealand Women bounced back strongly in the second T20I of the series, defeating England Women by 14 runs at the St Lawrence Ground to level the three-match series 1-1. After losing the opening game by seven wickets, the visitors produced a much-improved all-round display, led by Sophie Devine’s brilliant half-century and a clinical bowling effort in the second innings.Asked to bat first after winning the toss, New Zealand Women posted a competitive total of 170/5 in their 20 overs. The innings got off to a shaky start as Georgia Plimmer departed for a duck in the opening over, while Amelia Kerr also fell cheaply. England looked in control early on, but Devine completely shifted the momentum with a commanding innings under pressure.Sophie Devine and Maddy Green rescue New Zealand inningsDevine played one of her finest T20I knocks, smashing 87 runs off 57 deliveries, including five boundaries and six massive sixes. She counterattacked brilliantly and ensured New Zealand recovered from their early setbacks. Her aggressive intent kept the scoreboard moving throughout the innings.Maddy Green provided excellent support at the other end with a composed 56 off 48 balls. The pair stitched together a crucial partnership that frustrated England’s bowlers and laid the foundation for a strong finish. Brooke Halliday struggled to accelerate and managed only three runs, but the damage had already been done by the experienced duo.For England Women, Linsey Smith emerged as the standout bowler. The left-arm spinner picked up three wickets for 25 runs in her four-over spell and was instrumental in removing key batters. Lauren Bell also impressed with figures of 1/22 from her four overs, while the rest of the attack found it difficult to contain New Zealand’s middle order.Also READ: Skipper Amelia Kerr reveals why New Zealand are confident of defending Women’s T20 World Cup crownEngland’s chase falls short despite promising startsChasing 171 for victory, England Women began positively with Sophia Dunkley attacking from the outset. Dunkley scored 26 off just 18 balls, hitting four boundaries and a six, while Alice Capsey contributed 22 from 19 deliveries.Maia Bouchier anchored the innings with a steady 38 off 33 balls, and Heather Knight added 25 off 23 deliveries to keep England in the contest. However, New Zealand managed to pick up wickets at regular intervals, preventing the hosts from building a match-winning partnership.Freya Kemp and Danielle Gibson tried to push th...
Poor England beaten as New Zealand level T20 series - BBC
England suffered a disappointing 14-run defeat as Sophie Devine's brilliance levelled the T20 series for New Zealand at Canterbury. England's bowlers started magnificently in scorching conditions, restricting New Zealand to 11-4, but Sophie Devine and Maddy Green added a record-breaking 159 for the fifth wicket to take the White Ferns to a competitive 170-5. All-rounder Devine blasted 87 from 57 balls before she was run out from the final ball of the innings, with Green finishing 56 not out in support. Devine hit six sixes and five fours as England's bowlers and fielders struggled under pressure in all-too-familiar scenes. Linsey Smith dominated the powerplay as she finished with 3-25, removing opener Georgia Plimmer and skipper Melie Kerr for first-ball ducks, but the stunning recovery gave New Zealand the momentum going into the second innings. Although England started their chase positively, Sophia Dunkley was the first to throw away her start and fell for 26 from 18 balls. After Alice Capsey was out for 22, Heather Knight and Maia Bouchier added 43 for the third wicket but their cautious approach led to the run-rate climbing and when the pair fell in consecutive balls in the 16th over, New Zealand were within touching distance of victory. Explosive all-rounders Dani Gibson and Freya Kemp were tasked with scoring 30 from the final two overs, but they were dismissed for 12 and 14 respectively as England finished on 156-6.The series decider takes place at Hove on Monday, when even hotter conditions are expected. New Zealand will be a team in transition at the end of this summer's T20 World Cup - when they will be defending their title - and veteran Devine showed exactly how big a gap she will leave in their batting line-up with one of her greatest knocks. In the tourists' poor start, Izzy Gaze was bowled by Lauren Bell in the first over, left-arm spinner Smith had Plimmer caught and bowled, and Kerr missed a sweep to be pinned lbw. Brooke Halliday was caught at long-off for three and England were in complete control at the end of the six-over powerplay with their opponents 29-4. But Devine used all of her experience to put the pressure back on England. She clubbed Charlie Dean for back-to-back sixes as England's captain was hit out of the attack by conceding 14 runs from her sole over.That meant all-rounders Kemp and Gibson had to bowl their full allocation, both conceding 34 from four wicketless overs, while Issy Wong went for 24 from her three. Devine m...
Sophie Devine Returns To Form Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2026 | ٹی ۲۰؍ ورلڈ ...
سوفی ڈیوائن نے کینٹربری میں کھیلے جانے والے میچ میں شاندار کارکردگی کا مظاہرہ کرتے ہوئے انگلینڈ کے خلاف نیوزی لینڈ کی ۱۴؍ رن کی جیت میں اہم کردار ادا کیا۔ سوفی ڈیوائن اور میڈی۔ تصویر:ایکس سوفی ڈیوائن نے کینٹربری میں کھیلے جانے والے میچ میں شاندار کارکردگی کا مظاہرہ کرتے ہوئے انگلینڈ کے خلاف نیوزی لینڈ کی ۱۴؍ رن کی جیت میں اہم کردار ادا کیا ۔۳۶؍ سالہ اسٹار بلے باز نے۵۷؍ گیندوں پر ناٹ آؤٹ ۸۷؍ رن کی اننگز کھیلی، جو انگلینڈ کے خلاف ان کا اب تک کا سب سے بڑا اسکور ہے۔ ان کی اس بہترین بلے بازی کی بدولت نیوزی لینڈ نے پہلی اننگز میں ۵؍وکٹوں کے نقصان پر۱۷۰؍ رن کا مضبوط اسکور بنایا۔ Series levelled in Canterbury 😮💨 After an excellent 159-run partnership between Sophie Devine & Maddy Green, the bowlers backed it up with Nensi Patel taking 2-25 and a run out.#ENGvNZ 📷 = @photosportnz pic.twitter.com/8dLJ07FUDy — WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) May 23, 2026 اس سے قبل، اننگز کے آغاز میں لارین بیل اور لنسی اسمتھ نے عمدہ گیند بازی کرتے ہوئے نیوزی لینڈ کے ٹاپ آرڈر کو جھنجھوڑ کر رکھ دیا تھا اور ٹیم کا اسکور محض۱۱؍ رن پر ۴؍ وکٹ ہو گیا تھا۔ اس نازک موڑ پر ڈیوائن نے میڈی گرین (ناٹ آؤٹ ۵۶؍رن) کے ساتھ مل کر ۱۵۹؍ رن کی ریکارڈ شراکت داری (پارٹنرشپ) قائم کر کے اننگز کو سنبھالا۔ یہ ویمنز ٹی ۲۰؍ انٹرنیشنل میں نیوزی لینڈ کی جانب سے کسی بھی وکٹ کے لیے اب تک کی سب سے بڑی شراکت داری ہے۔ اس کے علاوہ، یہ تمام ٹی ۲۰؍ انٹرنیشنل میچوں میں پانچویں وکٹ کے لیے دوسری سب سے بڑی پارٹنرشپ ہے۔ یہ بھی پڑھئے:تھلاپتی وجے: ایک فلمی فنکار جو خوابوں کو تعبیر عطا کرنے کا ہنر جانتا ہے بعد میں، نینسی پٹیل (۲۵/۲) نے میلی کیر (۲۸/۱)، لیہ تاہوہو (۳۲/ایک) اور بری ایلنگ (۲۷/ایک) کے ساتھ مل کر گیند بازی میں اہم کردار ادا کیا اور اس بات کو یقینی بنایا کہ نیوزی لینڈ کی ٹیم یہ میچ جیت کر سیریز برابر کرنے میں کامیاب رہے۔ پہلے ٹی ۲۰؍ میچ میں ۷؍ وکٹوں سے ہارنے کے بعد حاصل ہونے والی یہ فتح آئی سی سی ویمنز ٹی ۲۰؍ ورلڈ کپ ۲۰۲۶ء کے لیے نیوزی لینڈ کی تیاریوں کو مزید مضبوط کرے گی چونکہ یہ ٹورنامنٹ بھی انگلینڈ میں ہی کھیلا جا رہا ہے، اس لیے اس جیت سے ٹیم کے اعتماد میں مزید اضافہ ہوگا۔ یہ بھی پڑھئے:جاپان: نصف سے زائد معمر خواتین کا تعلقات کیلئے انسانوں کی بجائےاے آئی سے مشورہ ٹی ۲۰؍ ورلڈ کپ کے اپنے پہلے میچ میں نیوزی لینڈ کا مقابلہ ۱۳؍ جون کو ساؤتھمپٹن میں ویسٹ انڈیز سے ہوگا۔ ڈیوائن کا فارم میں آنا نیوزی لینڈ کے لیے انتہائی اہم ہے کیونکہ اس مایہ ناز کھلاڑی نے ٹورنامنٹ کے بعد انٹرنیشنل کرکٹ سے ریٹائر ہونے کا فیصلہ کیا ہے، اور وہ اپنے کیریئر کا اختتام دوسرے ٹی ۲۰؍ ورلڈ کپ کے اعزاز کے ساتھ کرنا چاہیں گی۔
Devine flourishes ahead of T20 World Cup 2026
This win after a seven-wicket loss in the first T20I is a lift to New Zealand's preparations for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. With the tournament also being played in England, this win gives the team added confidence going in. New Zealand face-off against West Indies in Southampton on 13 June in their opening encounter of the T20 World Cup. Devine's run into form is important as the New Zealand stalwart has decided to retire from international cricket after the tournament is over, and would seek a second T20 World Cup title to sign off.
