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ENG-W vs NZ-W, 1st ODI, NZW vs ENGW 2026 summary
ENG-W
211-9(48.2)
England Women won by 1 wicket 🏆
NZ-W
(48.4)210-10
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P'ship : 10(16)
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England Women, under the leadership of Charlie Dean, ended up winning the first game of the series. It has been a close-fought contest, a humdinger to be precise. The contest swung like a see-saw, and in the end, Charlie Dean led from the front to finish the chase with a wicket left.
That's it from an enthralling encounter, and this is Arijit Kundu taking your leave on behalf of a team of commentators, including Mohammad Anab, Manan Mehta, and scorer/analyst Zeeshan Naiyer. Adios!!!
That's it from an enthralling encounter, and this is Arijit Kundu taking your leave on behalf of a team of commentators, including Mohammad Anab, Manan Mehta, and scorer/analyst Zeeshan Naiyer. Adios!!!
Charlie Dean (England Women Captain & POTM): "(On finishing the chase for her side) Yeah, it’s a dream start, that’s for sure. Chasing 200 really made it a bit more doable at the end there, but we didn’t make it easy for ourselves. But to be not out and there at the end with Tilly was fantastic, and what a day she’s had too.
(On batting with the tail) Yeah, I think probably running one off first ball every over when you’ve been turning things down. But I guess just holding your nerve and trusting that the girls can do their job as well, and taking it as deep as possible and playing really smart, high-percentage cricket.
(On debutant Tilly Corteen-Coleman) Yes, she came in with a plan and I love that about Tilly. You know, she takes everything in her stride and she held her nerve and was brilliant with the ball and with the bat.
(On restricting NZ to 210) Yeah, Kerr and Maddy had a really, really good partnership and I felt like when we could break that, hopefully we could really get a squeeze on again and just stay patient. And all the bowlers just did their job when they needed to. Yeah, we were disciplined with the ball and I think those wickets, I guess, closer to the end, made it easier for us with the bat. So credit to all the bowlers.
(On poor fielding by Eng) Yeah, I think so. You know, we know our standards and we know how good we can be. And so, really looking forward to seeing our fielding standards grow as the series goes on.
(On several players getting injured) Yes, we’ve got a big squad, so we’ve got everyone to come in and fill spaces. But yeah, it’s a bit of flexibility that needs to be happening, and just credit to the XI that stepped up today and did a brilliant job. And I’m looking forward to seeing how the team’s dynamic changes towards the end of this series."
(On batting with the tail) Yeah, I think probably running one off first ball every over when you’ve been turning things down. But I guess just holding your nerve and trusting that the girls can do their job as well, and taking it as deep as possible and playing really smart, high-percentage cricket.
(On debutant Tilly Corteen-Coleman) Yes, she came in with a plan and I love that about Tilly. You know, she takes everything in her stride and she held her nerve and was brilliant with the ball and with the bat.
(On restricting NZ to 210) Yeah, Kerr and Maddy had a really, really good partnership and I felt like when we could break that, hopefully we could really get a squeeze on again and just stay patient. And all the bowlers just did their job when they needed to. Yeah, we were disciplined with the ball and I think those wickets, I guess, closer to the end, made it easier for us with the bat. So credit to all the bowlers.
(On poor fielding by Eng) Yeah, I think so. You know, we know our standards and we know how good we can be. And so, really looking forward to seeing our fielding standards grow as the series goes on.
(On several players getting injured) Yes, we’ve got a big squad, so we’ve got everyone to come in and fill spaces. But yeah, it’s a bit of flexibility that needs to be happening, and just credit to the XI that stepped up today and did a brilliant job. And I’m looking forward to seeing how the team’s dynamic changes towards the end of this series."
Player of the Match: Charlie Dean
Amelia Kerr (New Zealand Women Captain): “(On their first innings score) I think the wicket was a little bit slow, and when Maddy and I were out there, we got it pretty deep. It was going to be a really good score on that wicket, and I think we were set up to do that, and unfortunately lost wickets at the back end, which didn't allow us to get that big score. But we fought really hard to be able to take it that deep.
(On losing wickets in the death) Yeah, I think there's kind of two big moments where you — I guess it's the first and the last over there — and you think maybe if we'd got to 150, we potentially could have cruised it with a bit more scoreboard pressure to bowl to. But I mean, you've just got to learn from each game. No one tries to make mistakes, no one tries to get out, but we've got to learn and be better. I think we played across the line a little bit, and yeah, I thought our bowlers were outstanding to get the game so deep.
(On the crucial catch being dropped in the end) Yeah, it's pretty disappointing, but yeah, mistakes happen and that's kind of the game, I suppose. But yeah, great game of cricket for the crowd, and hopefully we can turn it around for the next game.
(On NZ bowling attack) It's really nice. I think the bowlers are in a really good place, probably myself more included in there, but yeah, I think the team's just brilliant. So much control, and then I thought Rosemary was very dangerous as well.
(On English conditions) It is a little bit different. I think at home I've been bowling indoors, and yeah, you don't have the wind and all of that. But I'm feeling in a good place with my bowling. Just tonight I didn't have much rhythm, but just trying to still get it done in a way, and I guess getting those breaks, a couple of breakthroughs, brought us back into the game."
(On losing wickets in the death) Yeah, I think there's kind of two big moments where you — I guess it's the first and the last over there — and you think maybe if we'd got to 150, we potentially could have cruised it with a bit more scoreboard pressure to bowl to. But I mean, you've just got to learn from each game. No one tries to make mistakes, no one tries to get out, but we've got to learn and be better. I think we played across the line a little bit, and yeah, I thought our bowlers were outstanding to get the game so deep.
(On the crucial catch being dropped in the end) Yeah, it's pretty disappointing, but yeah, mistakes happen and that's kind of the game, I suppose. But yeah, great game of cricket for the crowd, and hopefully we can turn it around for the next game.
(On NZ bowling attack) It's really nice. I think the bowlers are in a really good place, probably myself more included in there, but yeah, I think the team's just brilliant. So much control, and then I thought Rosemary was very dangerous as well.
(On English conditions) It is a little bit different. I think at home I've been bowling indoors, and yeah, you don't have the wind and all of that. But I'm feeling in a good place with my bowling. Just tonight I didn't have much rhythm, but just trying to still get it done in a way, and I guess getting those breaks, a couple of breakthroughs, brought us back into the game."
Time for the awards and presentation...
10:55 PM IST and 6:25 PM Local Time: The game swung like a pendulum from one dugout to the other in the second innings. In the end, Charlie Dean and her composed stature turn out to be the difference between the two nations. England beat New Zealand Women by a wicket in the first ODI.
Arriving for the chase, England lost an early wicket before Heather Knight showcased a glimpse of beauty through her glorious cover drives. However, her knock was short-lived after the powerplay with the White Ferns bouncing back with a couple of blows. Subsequently, Maia Bouchier and Freya Kemp stabilised the stage with a fifty-plus partnership for the fourth wicket.
They dealt the spinners and pacers pretty well before Kemp was dismissed at the non-striker's end due to Rosemary Mair's tickly hand on a rebounding cork. Kemp departed for a 38-ball 30, paving the way for a collapse. England lost Amy Jones, Danielle Gibson, and Bouchier (59) in quick succession before Charlie Dean was left stranded with Lauren Bell. Just when the game shifted towards the visitors, the pair showcased their grit. Dean used the crease well to steer England near the 200-run mark.
With 16 to get, Rosemary Mair castled Bell for her third snare of the day, followed by Jess Kerr cleaning up Lauren Filer. With a wicket in hand, Tilly Corteen-Coleman supported Dean in getting the last few runs.
Previously, electing to field first in the first ODI, the English Women got an early breakthrough in the form of veteran Suzie Bates. However, they failed to get further wickets inside the decent powerplay as Georgia Plimmer and Amelia Kerr stabilised the ship. The former departed following the restrictions being lifted, but the latter built a massive partnership with Maddy Green.
The pair dominated the middle overs phase as Amelia smashed 55 off 82 balls and Green went on to notch up 88 off 107 balls. Credit to Jodi Grewcock for fragmenting the stand in the 35th over. They were 182/4 in 42 overs before losing six wickets in the next 6.4 overs. The lower order failed to withstand against Bell and Dean, managing just 210 in 48.4 overs.
Stay tuned for the awards and the ceremony.
Arriving for the chase, England lost an early wicket before Heather Knight showcased a glimpse of beauty through her glorious cover drives. However, her knock was short-lived after the powerplay with the White Ferns bouncing back with a couple of blows. Subsequently, Maia Bouchier and Freya Kemp stabilised the stage with a fifty-plus partnership for the fourth wicket.
They dealt the spinners and pacers pretty well before Kemp was dismissed at the non-striker's end due to Rosemary Mair's tickly hand on a rebounding cork. Kemp departed for a 38-ball 30, paving the way for a collapse. England lost Amy Jones, Danielle Gibson, and Bouchier (59) in quick succession before Charlie Dean was left stranded with Lauren Bell. Just when the game shifted towards the visitors, the pair showcased their grit. Dean used the crease well to steer England near the 200-run mark.
With 16 to get, Rosemary Mair castled Bell for her third snare of the day, followed by Jess Kerr cleaning up Lauren Filer. With a wicket in hand, Tilly Corteen-Coleman supported Dean in getting the last few runs.
Previously, electing to field first in the first ODI, the English Women got an early breakthrough in the form of veteran Suzie Bates. However, they failed to get further wickets inside the decent powerplay as Georgia Plimmer and Amelia Kerr stabilised the ship. The former departed following the restrictions being lifted, but the latter built a massive partnership with Maddy Green.
The pair dominated the middle overs phase as Amelia smashed 55 off 82 balls and Green went on to notch up 88 off 107 balls. Credit to Jodi Grewcock for fragmenting the stand in the 35th over. They were 182/4 in 42 overs before losing six wickets in the next 6.4 overs. The lower order failed to withstand against Bell and Dean, managing just 210 in 48.4 overs.
Stay tuned for the awards and the ceremony.
OVER 49
England Women
211/9
Charlie Dean
31(46)
Tilly Corteen-Coleman
3(6)
Bree Illing
1-31(9.2)
48.2 B Illing to C Dean
1 ENGLAND DO IT! Charlie Dean and her sensible play does the job for the hosts. Fuller one outside the fourth peg. Dean strolls down the track and drives it through covers for a single. She penetrates the off side packed with fielders, threading between extra cover and cover for a solo. That's the winning run for England Women. They win by a single wicket in the penultimate over.
48.1 B Illing to T Corteen-Coleman
1 Back of a length outside the off, Tilly waits for the slower one and dabs it towards third man for a single.
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