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England Women vs New Zealand Women Live Commentary
ENG-W vs NZ-W 2nd T20I Live Commentary - Canterbury (23 May 2026)
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England Women
141-5 (18.1)
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England Women need 30 runs in 11 balls at 16.36 rpo
New Zealand Women
170-5 (20.0)
NZ-W • 1st innings
170/5
ENG-W • 2nd innings
141/5
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6s
4s
18.1
W
Bree Illing to Danielle Gibson
OUT! b Bree Illing.
17.1
0
Amelia Kerr to Danielle Gibson
No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
17.2
1
Amelia Kerr to Danielle Gibson
1 run, the batter is on the front foot and has driven this through point for a run.
17.3
0
Amelia Kerr to Freya Kemp
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
17.4
2
Amelia Kerr to Freya Kemp
2 runs, the pull shot comes into play. Two runs taken.
17.5
4
Amelia Kerr to Freya Kemp
Four! The slog comes out, with lot of power. Finds the boundary at mid wicket.
17.6
0
Amelia Kerr to Freya Kemp
No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
Till Now Score: 141/4
(18 Overs)
F Kemp
9(7)
D Gibson
12(8)
A Kerr
4-0-28-1
Over 18 ·141 Runs
0
1
0
2
4
0
16.1
1WD
Sophie Devine to Danielle Gibson
Wide! There comes the paddle sweep but does not change the scoreboard.
16.1
1
Sophie Devine to Danielle Gibson
1 run, the batter goes deep in the crease and guides it through covers for a single.
16.2
1
Sophie Devine to Freya Kemp
1 run, that is pulled away through the mid wicket region for a single.
16.3
4
Sophie Devine to Danielle Gibson
Four! The short ball is dispatched. Square cut played and the ball races towards the boundaryline.
16.4
4
Sophie Devine to Danielle Gibson
Four! The pull shot comes out and it fetches the batter a boundary.
16.5
1
Sophie Devine to Danielle Gibson
1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.
16.6
2
Sophie Devine to Freya Kemp
2 runs, the cover drive is played for a couple of runs.
Till Now Score: 134/4
(17 Overs)
F Kemp
3(3)
D Gibson
11(6)
S Devine
2-0-19-0
Over 17 ·134 Runs
1WD
1
1
4
4
1
2
15.1
2
Nensi Patel to Heather Knight
2 runs, this one has been flicked off the back foot for two runs.
15.2
W
Nensi Patel to Heather Knight
OUT! The fielder takes the bails off and appeals for the run out. The umpire raises the finger.
15.3
W
Nensi Patel to Maia Bouchier
OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.
15.4
0
Nensi Patel to Danielle Gibson
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
15.5
1
Nensi Patel to Danielle Gibson
1 run, the batter sweeps this away for a single.
15.6
0
Nensi Patel to Freya Kemp
No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.
Till Now Score: 120/4
(16 Overs)
F Kemp
0(1)
D Gibson
1(2)
N Patel
4-0-25-2
Over 16 ·120 Runs
2
W
W
0
1
0
14.1
1
Lea Tahuhu to Heather Knight
1 run, that is pulled away through the mid wicket region for a single.
14.2
1
Lea Tahuhu to Maia Bouchier
1 run, the cover drive is played for a run.
14.3
1
Lea Tahuhu to Heather Knight
1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.
14.4
1
Lea Tahuhu to Maia Bouchier
1 run, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a run.
14.5
4
Lea Tahuhu to Heather Knight
Four! That is pulled through the on side. The ball races to the fence in no time.
14.6
1
Lea Tahuhu to Heather Knight
1 run, the batter is on the front foot and has driven this through point for a run.
Till Now Score: 116/2
(15 Overs)
H Knight
22(21)
M Bouchier
38(32)
L Tahuhu
3-0-23-0
Over 15 ·116 Runs
1
1
1
1
4
1
13.1
4
Amelia Kerr to Heather Knight
Four! The batter drives this through the covers and the ball races away to the fence.
13.2
0
Amelia Kerr to Heather Knight
No run, the batter employs the reverse sweep but cannot gain anything from it.
13.3
0
Amelia Kerr to Heather Knight
No run, there comes the usage of the broom but not to add anything to the total.
13.4
0
Amelia Kerr to Heather Knight
No run, that is guided away nicely but cannot get it past the fielder.
13.5
1
Amelia Kerr to Heather Knight
1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.
13.6
4
Amelia Kerr to Maia Bouchier
Four! That reaches the fence. The batter sweeps this away and finds the boundary at mid wicket.
Till Now Score: 107/2
(14 Overs)
M Bouchier
36(30)
H Knight
15(17)
A Kerr
3-0-21-1
Over 14 ·107 Runs
4
0
0
0
1
4
12.1
1
Sophie Devine to Heather Knight
1 run, the batter lofts this in the air and gets a run for the team.
12.2
1
Sophie Devine to Maia Bouchier
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
12.3
0
Sophie Devine to Heather Knight
4 Byes, the batter goes back and steers it, but straight to the fielder.
12.4
1
Sophie Devine to Heather Knight
1 run, that is pulled away through the square leg region for a single.
12.5
1
Sophie Devine to Maia Bouchier
1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.
12.6
1
Sophie Devine to Heather Knight
1 run, that is pulled away through the mid wicket region for a single.
Till Now Score: 98/2
(13 Overs)
H Knight
10(12)
M Bouchier
32(29)
S Devine
1-0-5-0
Over 13 ·98 Runs
1
1
0
1
1
1
11.1
1
Nensi Patel to Heather Knight
1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through mid off for a single.
11.2
1
Nensi Patel to Maia Bouchier
1 run, the batter lofts this in the air and gets a run for the team.
11.3
0
Nensi Patel to Heather Knight
No run, oho.. The reverse sweep is played. But straight to the fielder.
11.4
2
Nensi Patel to Heather Knight
2 runs, this one has been flicked off the back foot for two runs.
11.5
1
Nensi Patel to Heather Knight
1 run, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a run.
11.6
2
Nensi Patel to Maia Bouchier
2 runs, the batter sweeps this away for a couple.
Till Now Score: 89/2
(12 Overs)
M Bouchier
30(27)
H Knight
7(8)
N Patel
3-0-21-1
Over 12 ·89 Runs
1
1
0
2
1
2
10.1
1
Lea Tahuhu to Maia Bouchier
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
10.2
1
Lea Tahuhu to Heather Knight
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
10.3
1
Lea Tahuhu to Maia Bouchier
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
10.4
1
Lea Tahuhu to Heather Knight
1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.
10.5
1
Lea Tahuhu to Maia Bouchier
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
10.6
1
Lea Tahuhu to Heather Knight
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
Till Now Score: 82/2
(11 Overs)
H Knight
3(4)
M Bouchier
27(25)
L Tahuhu
2-0-14-0
Over 11 ·82 Runs
1
1
1
1
1
1
9.1
0
Amelia Kerr to Alice Capsey
No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.
9.2
1
Amelia Kerr to Alice Capsey
1 run, that is pulled away through the square leg region for a single.
9.3
1
Amelia Kerr to Maia Bouchier
1 run, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a run.
9.4
0
Amelia Kerr to Alice Capsey
No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
9.5
W
Amelia Kerr to Alice Capsey
OUT! Foxed by the googly! The batter could not quite read the wrong’ un and has been bowled.
9.6
0
Amelia Kerr to Heather Knight
No run, the cover drive is played but the result is a dot.
Till Now Score: 76/2
(10 Overs)
H Knight
0(1)
M Bouchier
24(22)
A Kerr
2-0-12-1
Over 10 ·76 Runs
0
1
1
0
W
0
8.1
0
Jess Kerr to Maia Bouchier
No run, the off drive is played but it is stopped.
8.2
1
Jess Kerr to Maia Bouchier
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
8.3
2
Jess Kerr to Alice Capsey
2 runs, the pull shot comes into play. Two runs taken.
8.4
1
Jess Kerr to Alice Capsey
1 run, that is pulled away through the mid wicket region for a single.
8.5
1
Jess Kerr to Maia Bouchier
1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through square leg for a single.
8.6
1
Jess Kerr to Alice Capsey
1 run, that is pushed away for a single.
Till Now Score: 74/1
(9 Overs)
A Capsey
21(15)
M Bouchier
23(21)
J Kerr
2-0-21-0
Over 9 ·74 Runs
0
1
2
1
1
1
7.1
1
Nensi Patel to Maia Bouchier
1 run, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a run.
7.2
4
Nensi Patel to Alice Capsey
Four! Supreme shot! The batter comes forward and drives this through mid off and finds the fence.
7.3
1
Nensi Patel to Alice Capsey
1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.
7.4
1
Nensi Patel to Maia Bouchier
1 run, that is flicked away through mid wicket for a single.
7.5
1
Nensi Patel to Alice Capsey
1 run, the on drive comes out now. The batter gets a run.
7.6
1
Nensi Patel to Maia Bouchier
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
Till Now Score: 68/1
(8 Overs)
M Bouchier
21(18)
A Capsey
17(12)
N Patel
2-0-14-1
Over 8 ·68 Runs
1
4
1
1
1
1
6.1
1
Amelia Kerr to Maia Bouchier
1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a single.
6.2
1
Amelia Kerr to Alice Capsey
1 run, that is pulled away through the mid wicket region for a single.
6.3
4
Amelia Kerr to Maia Bouchier
Four! That will put the bowler off. The batter gets down on a knee and sweeps away for a boundary.
6.4
1WD
Amelia Kerr to Maia Bouchier
Wide! The batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
6.4
2
Amelia Kerr to Maia Bouchier
2 runs, this one has been flicked off the back foot for two runs.
6.5
0
Amelia Kerr to Maia Bouchier
No run, there comes the usage of the broom but not to add anything to the total.
6.6
1
Amelia Kerr to Maia Bouchier
1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a single.
Till Now Score: 59/1
(7 Overs)
M Bouchier
18(15)
A Capsey
11(9)
A Kerr
1-0-10-0
Over 7 ·59 Runs
1
1
4
1WD
2
0
1
5.1
0
Lea Tahuhu to Maia Bouchier
No run, the batter comes forward and plays the off drive but it is a dot ball.
5.2
1WD
Lea Tahuhu to Maia Bouchier
Wide! That is flicked away but straight to the fielder.
5.2
4
Lea Tahuhu to Maia Bouchier
Four! Nicely done. Going back in the crease, waiting for the ball to arrive and then flicking it away.
5.3
2
Lea Tahuhu to Maia Bouchier
2 runs, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through square leg for a couple.
5.4
1
Lea Tahuhu to Maia Bouchier
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
5.5
0
Lea Tahuhu to Alice Capsey
No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
5.6
0
Lea Tahuhu to Alice Capsey
No run, the on drive comes out now. But doesn’t result in anything.
Till Now Score: 49/1
(6 Overs)
A Capsey
10(8)
M Bouchier
10(10)
L Tahuhu
1-0-8-0
Over 6 ·49 Runs
0
1WD
4
2
1
0
0
4.1
1
Bree Illing to Maia Bouchier
1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through square leg for a single.
4.2
4
Bree Illing to Alice Capsey
Four! Gloriously driven. It is through the covers and in the gap. A boundary.
4.3
3
Bree Illing to Alice Capsey
3 runs, the batter goes back and gives direction to the ball, through point. Three runs are taken by the time the ball is thrown back.
4.4
0
Bree Illing to Maia Bouchier
No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
4.5
0
Bree Illing to Maia Bouchier
No run, the off drive is played but it is stopped.
4.6
1
Bree Illing to Maia Bouchier
1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through square leg for a single.
Till Now Score: 41/1
(5 Overs)
M Bouchier
3(6)
A Capsey
10(6)
B Illing
3-0-21-0
Over 5 ·41 Runs
1
4
3
0
0
1
3.1
1
Nensi Patel to Alice Capsey
1 run, this is driven through mid on for a single.
3.2
1
Nensi Patel to Sophia Dunkley
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
3.3
1WD
Nensi Patel to Alice Capsey
Wide! Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
3.3
1
Nensi Patel to Alice Capsey
1 run, the batter goes back in the crease and flicks it away through mid wicket for a single.
3.4
W
Nensi Patel to Sophia Dunkley
OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.
3.5
0
Nensi Patel to Maia Bouchier
No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.
3.6
1
Nensi Patel to Maia Bouchier
1 run, this is worked away for a run.
Till Now Score: 32/1
(4 Overs)
M Bouchier
1(2)
A Capsey
3(4)
N Patel
1-0-5-1
Over 4 ·32 Runs
1
1
1WD
1
W
0
1
2.1
0
Bree Illing to Sophia Dunkley
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
2.2
4
Bree Illing to Sophia Dunkley
Four! The batter lofts this over the infield and collects a boundary.
2.3
1
Bree Illing to Sophia Dunkley
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
2.4
1
Bree Illing to Alice Capsey
1 run, the batter lofts this in the air and gets a run for the team.
2.5
0
Bree Illing to Sophia Dunkley
No run, that is guided away nicely but cannot get it past the fielder.
2.6
4
Bree Illing to Sophia Dunkley
Four! The batter lofts this over the infield and collects a boundary.
Till Now Score: 27/0
(3 Overs)
S Dunkley
25(16)
A Capsey
1(2)
B Illing
2-0-12-0
Over 3 ·27 Runs
0
4
1
1
0
4
1.1
0
Jess Kerr to Sophia Dunkley
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
1.2
4
Jess Kerr to Sophia Dunkley
Four! That is a great shot. Short in length, the batter cuts it through point and finds the boundary.
1.3
4
Jess Kerr to Sophia Dunkley
Four! This is lofted in the air and over the fielder at covers. Bounces into the fence.
1.4
0
Jess Kerr to Sophia Dunkley
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
1.5
6
Jess Kerr to Sophia Dunkley
Six! That is a powerful slog. It is in the air and over the boundary at mid wicket.
1.6
1
Jess Kerr to Sophia Dunkley
1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.
Till Now Score: 17/0
(2 Overs)
S Dunkley
16(11)
A Capsey
0(1)
J Kerr
1-0-15-0
Over 2 ·17 Runs
0
4
4
0
6
1
0.1
1WD
Bree Illing to Sophia Dunkley
Wide! The batter lets the ball go outside off stump.
0.1
0
Bree Illing to Sophia Dunkley
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
0.2
0
Bree Illing to Sophia Dunkley
No run, just a mere push. But no space for a run.
0.3
0
Bree Illing to Sophia Dunkley
No run, this is down the leg side and let through.
0.4
0
Bree Illing to Sophia Dunkley
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
0.5
1
Bree Illing to Sophia Dunkley
1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.
0.6
0
Bree Illing to Alice Capsey
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
Till Now Score: 2/0
(1 Overs)
A Capsey
0(1)
S Dunkley
1(5)
B Illing
1-0-2-0
Over 1 ·2 Runs
1WD
0
0
0
0
1
0