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England women controlled the game as they claimed an eight-wicket victory over New Zealand emerging players in their first T20 warm-up match. Sarah Taylor struck 43 not out from 24 deliveries.
Charlotte Edwards struck 123 from 104 balls and Anya Shrubsole returned outstanding figures of 5-5 as England women breezed past New Zealand emerging players in their opening tour match.
The ECB has collaborated with Marylebone Cricket Club to enhance and expand the MCC Women’s Young Cricketers programme. Fourteen players have been chosen for the 2012 intake.
England women not only want to preserve their top one-day international ranking in New Zealand, they want to extend their lead according to Jenny Gunn.
Coach Mark Lane is hoping to discover his best XI ahead of an important 18 months when England women take on New Zealand later this month.
Heather Knight is hoping to earn a place in England’s Twenty20 set-up by impressing on the upcoming trip to New Zealand. The tour consists of five Twenty20s and three one-day internationals.
Laura Marsh is looking forward to tackling a familiar foe when England women travel to New Zealand. The series, which begins on February 17, consists of five Twenty20s and three one-day internationals.
The ECB has announced fixtures for an additional NatWest Women’s T20 Series in September 2012. The first two games will be played immediately before England men take on South Africa in T20s.
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