4.20pm So, Katherine Brunt remains stranded on 49, but what a hand she has played. 178 all out still represents an outstanding effort from New Zealand, but what might have been at 78 for 7. Another hundred runs added by the tail, and given that NZ were bowled out for 169 at Worcester, it's safe to say this one ain't over yet. Huge effort from Lea Tahuhu with her five wickets, and Molly Penfold on debut was brisk and impactful too. Back shortly for the chase.
Praman : "Big let off by the kiwis here. This chase by no means will be easy for NZ. England will be happy with the score here especially after the top and middle order collapse. "
CharlieJ: "I don't think 178 is nearly enough, the pitch has got flatter and NZ should win with ease, but what fight from the lower order. Really impressive composure."
NE Farrant lbw b Jensen 12 (26m 18b 2x4 0x6) SR: 66.66
END OF OVER:48 | 2 Runs | ENG-W: 174/9 | RR: 3.62
- Katherine Sciver-Brunt49 (98b)
- Tash Farrant8 (15b)
- Sophie Devine9-1-26-0
- Hayley Jensen9-1-36-0
Nitesh: "You hear it first here , NZ has lost this match by around 20-25 runs, even before Eng have completed their innings!!"
END OF OVER:47 | 4 Runs | ENG-W: 172/9 | RR: 3.65
- Tash Farrant7 (14b)
- Katherine Sciver-Brunt48 (93b)
- Hayley Jensen9-1-36-0
- Leigh Kasperek10-1-28-1
