England defeated Pakistan by 178 runs
2024.05.30
England Women put on a dominant display in the third and final One-Day International (ODI) of the Pakistan Women tour to England 2024, defeating the Women in Green by a dominating 178 runs at the County Ground in Chelmsford. After the second game rained out, England’s victory also guaranteed a 2-0 series victory.
Nat Sciver-Brunt makes news with his spectacular century.
After choosing to bat first, England Women scored a scorching 302/5 in the 50 overs that they were given. Nat Sciver-Brunt scored a brilliant century to lead the innings. In WODIs, the seasoned competitor crushed her seventh triple-figure score. With 14 fours and 2 sixes, she scorched 124 runs off 117 balls.
Maia Bouchier (34 off 33), Danielle Wyatt (44 off 42), and Alice Capsey (39 off 42) all provided strong support for Nat Sciver. Even with early disappointments, such as Tammy Beaumont’s dismissal (11 off 22), England’s middle order made sure they scored a respectable total.
Pakistan Women responded by being bowled out for 124 runs in 29.1 overs. Muneeba Ali, who scored 47 runs off of 55 balls, was the most impressive batsman. But the rest of the batting order did not do much to help her; only Aliya Riaz (36 off 41) was able to muster any significant support. With three wickets for fifteen runs in her 4.1 overs, Sophie Ecclestone led the persistent England bowling attack.
In addition to Ecclestone, she was assisted by 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). Because of her outstanding century and her contribution with the ball, Nat Sciver was also voted Player of the Match.
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