Top-order batsman Ellyse Capsey smashed a 22-ball 51 as England sealed a four-wicket win over neighbors Ireland of their Women’s T20 World Cup group match right here on Monday.
Capsy, who was purchased by Delhi Capitals for Rs 75 lakh in the course of the Women’s Premier League public sale on Monday, hit 10 fours throughout her blistering knock that blasted Ireland and helped England to victory – their second in a row – 34 balls remaining with.
Chasing a modest 106 for a win, England had been 69 for 1 on the finish of the powerplay overs, with Capsy going robust after opener Sophia Dunkley (4) was dismissed cheaply within the first over .
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Ellis Capsy’s electrical 51 got here in simply 22 balls.
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After Capsey was dismissed on the second ball of the seventh over, England stormed in the direction of the goal with gusto and pleasure. Nat Sciver-Brunt (5), who was purchased by Mumbai Indians for Rs 3.2 crore within the WPL public sale, was dismissed cheaply, skipper Heather Knight (14) and wicketkeeper Amy Jones (12) too.
But Capsy’s pyrotechnics – a strike price of 231.8 – and the meager goal meant that England simply crossed the road, reaching 107 for six in 14.2 overs, with Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone on 5 and 0 respectively. Not out
Cara Murray took three for 15 for Ireland whereas Orla Prendergast and Arlene Kelly took one wicket every.
Earlier, the England spin trio of Ecclestone (3/13), Sarah Glenn (3/19) and Charlie Dean (2/26) bundled out the Irish batsmen for 105 in 18.2 overs.
Opting to bat, Ireland suffered a batting collapse as they had been faltered by England’s spin trio. Only the highest 4 Ireland batsmen might attain double figures.
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The leaders of Group 2 have achieved victory over Ireland.
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Gabby Lewis (36) and Amy Hunter (15) obtained Ireland off to begin including 35 runs in 5.1 overs however had been later dismissed. He was nonetheless in good condition when Lewis was dismissed for 3 on 80 off the third ball of the thirteenth over.
But quickly, Ireland collapsed miserably shedding seven wickets for under 25 runs in 5.5 overs (35 balls).
Lewis was the highest scorer for Ireland as he hit 5 fours in his 36 off 37 balls. The opening stand involving Lewis and Hunter was the very best ever for Ireland.
Ecclestone, who was purchased by UP Warriors within the WPL public sale, took two wickets in two balls within the thirteenth over of Lewis and Aimar Richardson (0), however couldn’t full his hat-trick. He additionally took the essential wicket of Ireland captain Laura Delany (12).
Fast bowlers Lauren Bell and Katherine Sciver-Brunt took one wicket every.
Brief scores: Ireland Women: 105 in 18.2 overs (Gabby Lewis 36; Sophie Ecclestone 3/13, Sarah Glenn 3/19). England Women: 107 for six in 14.2 overs (Ellyse Capsy 51; Cara Murray 3/15).
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
