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Dean's Heroics Seal Narrow Victory for England Women
14 May
Summary
- England secured a one-wicket win against New Zealand in the first ODI.
- Maia Bouchier top-scored with 59 runs during England's chase.
- Charlie Dean's unbeaten 31 guided England to victory.
The England women's cricket team secured a nail-biting one-wicket victory against New Zealand in the first One-Day International, taking an early 1-0 lead in the series. The hosts successfully chased down New Zealand's total of 210, despite facing a significant batting challenge.
Maia Bouchier was the top scorer for England with 59 runs off 69 balls. However, with the team struggling at 149 for six, Charlie Dean stepped up, scoring an unbeaten 31 to guide her side to a hard-fought win.
Interestingly, the match saw every bowler in the game taking at least one wicket, highlighting a balanced contest. New Zealand's Rosemary Mair recorded the best bowling figures, taking 3 wickets for 42 runs. The second ODI is scheduled for Wednesday at County Ground in Southampton.
