England Women Began Its New Era under Coach Charlotte Edwards with an eight-health win over west indies women in the first t20i at the Spitfire Ground in Canterbury on Whorebury on WeedNesday.
Skipper Hayley Matthews ‘Unbeated Century hand the visitors’ innings together, but Sophia dunkley and heather knows 94-Run Stand Made Easy work of the 147 target.
After being put to bat, west indies could never find stability, losing wickets at frequent interval. Opener matthews Watched her side collapse at the other end but battled through to her third t20i hundred.
The 27-Year-old smashed 16 fours and a Six en route to an 67-ball 100 to help west indies post 146 for Seven.
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Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Dunkley Stitched a 50-Run Partnership Before The Former Was Dismissed for 17.
Her Predcessor, Knight, Joined Dunkley in the Middle, and the Pair was at their aggressive best from thereon. Dunkley Scored A 56-Ball 81, Including 16 Fours, While Knight Played A Supportive Role With Her Knock of 43 Off 27 with 27 with Six Fours.
England completes the chase with 21 balls remain and eight wickets to spare.
