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England Women vs New Zealand Women Result – 1st T20I

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

1st T20I • New Zealand Women tour of England

England Women cricket team logo
ENG-W
140/3 (17.2)
New Zealand Women cricket team logo
NZ-W
136/7 (20)
England Women won by 7 wickets
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Player of the match: Alice Capsey

17.2
4
Rosemary Mair to Alice Capsey, Four
17.1
4
Rosemary Mair to Alice Capsey, Four
End of over 17 (8 runs)
Alice Capsey 66 (49)
Freya Kemp 31 (20)
ENG-W 132/3
Amelia Kerr 4-0-26-0
16.6
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Amelia Kerr to Alice Capsey, 1 run
16.5
1
Amelia Kerr to Freya Kemp, 1 run
16.4
1
Amelia Kerr to Alice Capsey, 1 run
16.3
1
Amelia Kerr to Freya Kemp, 1 run
16.2
4
Amelia Kerr to Freya Kemp, Four
16.1
0
Amelia Kerr to Freya Kemp, no run
End of over 16 (11 runs)
Freya Kemp 25 (16)
Alice Capsey 64 (47)
ENG-W 124/3
Sophie Devine 2-0-21-0
15.6
1
Sophie Devine to Freya Kemp, 1 run
15.5
1
Sophie Devine to Alice Capsey, 1 run
15.4
1
Sophie Devine to Freya Kemp, 1 run
15.3
4
Sophie Devine to Freya Kemp, Four
15.2
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Sophie Devine to Freya Kemp, no run
15.1
4
Sophie Devine to Freya Kemp, Four
End of over 15 (19 runs)
Alice Capsey 63 (46)
Freya Kemp 15 (11)
ENG-W 113/3
Jess Kerr 4-1-46-0
14.6
6
Jess Kerr to Alice Capsey, Six
14.5
6
Jess Kerr to Alice Capsey, Six
14.4
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Jess Kerr to Freya Kemp, 1 run
14.3
4
Jess Kerr to Freya Kemp, Four
14.2
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Jess Kerr to Alice Capsey, 1 run
14.1
1
Jess Kerr to Freya Kemp, 1 run
End of over 14 (9 runs)
Freya Kemp 9 (8)
Alice Capsey 50 (43)
ENG-W 94/3
Bree Illing 4-2-19-0
13.6
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Bree Illing to Freya Kemp, 1 run
13.6
Wd
Bree Illing to Freya Kemp, 1 wide
13.5
2
Bree Illing to Freya Kemp, 2 runs
13.4
1
Bree Illing to Alice Capsey, 1 run

Match Summary

England Women and New Zealand Women met in 1st T20I of New Zealand Women tour of England, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 17.2: Rosemary Mair to Alice Capsey, Four | 17.1: Rosemary Mair to Alice Capsey, Four | 16.2: Amelia Kerr to Freya Kemp, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (England Women won by 7 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 17.2: Rosemary Mair to Alice Capsey, Four
  • 17.1: Rosemary Mair to Alice Capsey, Four
  • 16.2: Amelia Kerr to Freya Kemp, Four
  • 15.3: Sophie Devine to Freya Kemp, Four
  • 15.1: Sophie Devine to Freya Kemp, Four
  • 14.6: Jess Kerr to Alice Capsey, Six
  • 14.5: Jess Kerr to Alice Capsey, Six
  • 14.3: Jess Kerr to Freya Kemp, Four

Short Highlights Summary

England Women won by 7 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 17.2: Rosemary Mair to Alice Capsey, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

17.2 4 Rosemary Mair to Alice Capsey, Four

17.1 4 Rosemary Mair to Alice Capsey, Four

End of over 17 (8 runs)
Alice Capsey 66 (49)
Freya Kemp 31 (20)
ENG-W 132/3
Amelia Kerr 4-0-26-0

16.6 1 Amelia Kerr to Alice Capsey, 1 run

16.5 1 Amelia Kerr to Freya Kemp, 1 run

16.4 1 Amelia Kerr to Alice Capsey, 1 run

16.3 1 Amelia Kerr to Freya Kemp, 1 run

16.2 4 Amelia Kerr to Freya Kemp, Four

16.1 0 Amelia Kerr to Freya Kemp, no run

End of over 16 (11 runs)
Freya Kemp 25 (16)
Alice Capsey 64 (47)
ENG-W 124/3
Sophie Devine 2-0-21-0

15.6 1 Sophie Devine to Freya Kemp, 1 run

15.5 1 Sophie Devine to Alice Capsey, 1 run

15.4 1 Sophie Devine to Freya Kemp, 1 run

15.3 4 Sophie Devine to Freya Kemp, Four

15.2 0 Sophie Devine to Freya Kemp, no run

15.1 4 Sophie Devine to Freya Kemp, Four

End of over 15 (19 runs)
Alice Capsey 63 (46)
Freya Kemp 15 (11)
ENG-W 113/3
Jess Kerr 4-1-46-0

14.6 6 Jess Kerr to Alice Capsey, Six

14.5 6 Jess Kerr to Alice Capsey, Six

14.4 1 Jess Kerr to Freya Kemp, 1 run

14.3 4 Jess Kerr to Freya Kemp, Four

14.2 1 Jess Kerr to Alice Capsey, 1 run

14.1 1 Jess Kerr to Freya Kemp, 1 run

End of over 14 (9 runs)
Freya Kemp 9 (8)
Alice Capsey 50 (43)
ENG-W 94/3
Bree Illing 4-2-19-0

13.6 1 Bree Illing to Freya Kemp, 1 run

13.6 Wd Bree Illing to Freya Kemp, 1 wide

13.5 2 Bree Illing to Freya Kemp, 2 runs

13.4 1 Bree Illing to Alice Capsey, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the England Women vs New Zealand Women 1st T20I match?
England Women won by 7 wickets.

What is the England Women vs New Zealand Women 1st T20I?
England Women vs New Zealand Women is the 1st T20I of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch England Women vs New Zealand Women live score?
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