CWG 2022: New Zealand women’s cricket team won bronze medal, host England team was empty handed
The England Women’s cricket team played in the Commonwealth Games in its hosting, but leave the gold and silver in the hands of the team, it did not even take bronze. The host English team suffered a crushing defeat in the bronze medal match played in Birmingham on Sunday. At the same time, the New Zealand Women’s cricket team captured the bronze medal in the very first time itself. At the same time, the fight for gold and silver medals is now to be held in India and Australia.
Talking about the bronze medal match, England team captain Nat Sciver won the toss and elected to bat. However, the team could score 110 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. Captain Nat Skiver scored 27 runs for England, while Amy Jones scored 26 runs. 18 runs came off Sophie Ecclestone’s bat. Apart from him, none of the batsmen could cross the double figure, due to which the team had to bear the brunt.
Healy Jensen got 3 wickets for New Zealand
Healy Jensen got 3 wickets for New Zealand, while Fran Jonas and captain Sophie Devine got 2-2 successes. At the same time, when the team came out to chase the target of 111 runs. The team got a good start. The first wicket fell on a total of 54 runs, when Suzy Bates was dismissed after scoring 20 runs. Soon the second blow fell in the form of Georgia Plimer. Who became the victim of Freya Kemp after scoring 4. After this the Kiwi team did not lose any wicket.
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Captain Sophie Devine returned unbeaten on 51 while Emilia Kerr scored 21 runs. The New Zealand team achieved this target in 11.5 overs with 8 wickets remaining. Women’s cricket was included in the Commonwealth Games for the first time and the host team was out of the medal race. The final match is also to be held today. Where the winning team will win the gold medal. While the losing team will have to be content with the silver medal.
