international cricket captain 2010 editorial

If the rain had continued New Zealand had done enough to earn a victory via DLS but the fading sun was shining on England when the game re-started.

New Zealand made a strong start in the chase at 61-1 and despite losing Suzie Bates (28) and Amy Satterthwaite (1), the White Ferns were still in a strong spot at 111 for four when rain stopped play after the 24th over. Leigh Kasperek (3-31) and Hannah Rowe (3-41) led the way for the New Zealand bowlers. Wyatt made up for the run out mistake with 63 off 72 balls including a last wicket partnership of 52 with England number 11 Tash Farrant which carried the home side from 146 to 197 before they were bowled out in the 44th over. The White Ferns had England in trouble at 118 for six when opener Lauren Winfield-Hill and Danni Wyatt were involved in a run out mix up that saw Winfield-Hill depart for 39.Ĭaptain Sophie Devine later admitted the side lacked mongrel to finish off the England innings from there and they paid for it. New Zealand bowled out the hosts for 197 and then had a rain-adjusted chase changed to 182 - but couldn't even the series when regular wickets fell after the delay to see them bowled out 13 runs shy of victory. Photo: Action Images via ReutersA lack of 'mongrel' has seen the White Ferns fall into a 0-2 hole in the five-match series in England after failing to chase a relatively small total in a rain-interrupted encounter in Worcester. England players celebrate the dismissal of New Zealand's Brooke Halliday.

International cricket captain 2010 editorial