Teenager Alice Capsey scored the equal-fastest half-century in Women’s T20 World Cup historical past as England eased to victory by 4 wickets in opposition to Ireland in Paarl.
The 18-year-old, who was picked up by the Delhi Capitals within the inaugural Women’s Premier League public sale whereas within the discipline for England on Monday, arrange her facet for victory with 34 balls to spare.
England had bowled Ireland out for simply 105, however there have been some warning indicators for Heather Knight’s facet as they reached the whole, however misplaced six wickets within the course of.
Capsey, who performed for the Melbourne Stars within the WBBL, was caught by a diving Leah Paul at long-off, ending with 51 from simply 22 deliveries.
England had been cruising in direction of the win at 1-70, however misplaced quite a lot of fast wickets earlier than Katherine Sciver-Brunt hit the successful runs.
Ireland got here into the sport filled with confidence after a shock win over Australia within the warm-ups forward of the match, however had been unable to capitalise on a quick-fire begin with the bat.
Gaby Lewis top-scored for Ireland with 36 on the high of the order, however Ireland slid from 2-80 to 105 all out. Eight wickets fell to spin, three apiece for Sophie Ecclestone and Sarah Glenn, and two for Charlie Dean.
England lead Group B with two wins from two matches and are forward of host nation South Africa, which bowled New Zealand out for 67 to win by 65 runs and get again on monitor after surprisingly shedding the match opener to Sri Lanka.
South Africa had been beneath strain after Friday’s failure in opposition to the Sri Lankans, and the house batting in opposition to New Zealand wasn’t convincing, posting 6-132 as all-rounder Chloe Tryon top-scored with 40.
Left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba had Kiwi opener Bernadine Bezuidenhout stumped from the second ball of the innings, and the house crew picked up wickets usually from there.
Mlaba completed with 3-10 and fellow gradual bowler Tryon 2-12 on Paarl’s spin-friendly pitch.
New Zealand’s 67 got here two days after they had been bowled out for 76 to lose by 97 runs to defending champions Australia.
With AP.
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