Poor England beaten as New Zealand level T20 series
Summary
New Zealand won the second T20 cricket match against England by 14 runs at Canterbury, leveling the series 1-1. Sophie Devine scored 87 runs, helping New Zealand recover from a poor start, while England’s bowlers began well but could not stop New Zealand’s strong partnership.Key Facts
- New Zealand scored 170 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs.
- Sophie Devine scored 87 runs from 57 balls with six sixes and five fours.
- Maddy Green remained not out with 56 runs.
- England started strong, taking four wickets early but allowed a 159-run partnership between Devine and Green.
- Linsey Smith took 3 wickets for England, including two first-ball dismissals.
- England scored 156 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs and lost by 14 runs.
- Maia Bouchier top-scored for England with 38 runs.
- The series decider will be played at Hove with hotter weather expected.
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