England Women Chase 137 vs New Zealand: T20 Series Opener
England Women need 137 runs to beat New Zealand in the first T20I at Derby, with a T20 World Cup opener against Sri Lanka looming on June 12.
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England Women need 137 runs to beat New Zealand in the first T20I at Derby, with a T20 World Cup opener against Sri Lanka looming on June 12.
England women to host NZ in Canterbury and Hove T20s, then face India in three matches before World Cup opener vs Sri Lanka on June 12.
England women begin T20 series vs New Zealand on May 20 at Derby, then Canterbury and Hove, ahead of India series and World Cup opener vs Sri Lanka on June 12.
England women's T20 series vs New Zealand starts in Derby, with matches in Canterbury and Hove. India series next, then World Cup opener vs Sri Lanka on June
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Nat Sciver-Brunt's calf injury rules her out of first women's ODI against New Zealand; Charlie Dean captains in Durham. Watch live on Sky Sports.
England won the toss and elected to bowl in the first women's ODI vs New Zealand at Durham. Charlie Dean is captain; Nat Sciver-Brunt out with calf injury.
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