<p>Nat Sciver and Kate Cross starred for England in their thrilling one-wicket victory against New Zealand in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 here in Auckland on Sunday.</p>

<p>England moved into a strong position through Sophie Ecclestone (3/41), Kate Cross (3/35) and Charlie Dean (2/36), who took the pace off the ball in a solid performance.</p>

<p>Opted to bowl first England bundled out New Zealand on 203 runs in 48.5 overs. Chasing the target of 204 runs, England achieved this by one wicket in 47.2 overs.</p>

<p>By chasing 204, England's top order have made a solid start to their chase of 204, backing the work of their spinners who held New Zealand to a modest total in their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup clash.</p>

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<p>The opening pair gave a good start- the first one being the partnership between Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight, which came against the hosts.</p>

<p>Nat Sciver joined Amy Jones, with England 98/3 after the loss of Heather Knight in the 23 overs. Jess Kerr sent Danni Wyatt back to the pavilion on 12 runs, while Tammy Beaumont was clean bowled by Lea Tahuhu as the Powerplay ended for 25.</p>

<p>Captain Heather Knight played a brilliant knock of 42 while Nat Sciver laid the foundation for England's victory with a quick 61.</p>

<p>England's middle-order looked in command throughout, and apart from a couple of losses.</p>

<p>In the end, Anya Shrubsole joined Charlie Dean on the crease to chase the tricky 10 runs win with one wicket in their hands.</p>

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<p>Shrubsole with ice in her veins called the game off for England by one wicket and 16 balls remaining.</p>

<p>Earlier New Zealand's experienced middle-order batter Maddy Green top-scored an unbeaten 52, while Devine contributed 41 during two stints at the crease as she battled a back issue.</p>

<p>Amy Satterthwaite (24) and Green attempted to mount a fightback, but England performed well in the field and with the ball to dismiss the White Ferns in the penultimate over of their innings.</p>

<p>Brief score: New Zealand 203 (Sophie Devine 41, Maddy Green 52; Kate Cross 3/35) England 204/9 (Heather Knight 42, Nat Sciver 61; Frances Mackay 4/34).</p>


Nat Sciver and Kate Cross starred for England in their thrilling one-wicket victory against New Zealand in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 here in Auckland on Sunday.

Nat Sciver and Kate Cross starred for England in their thrilling one-wicket victory against New Zealand in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 here in Auckland on Sunday. England moved into a strong position through Sophie Ecclestone (3/41), Kate Cross (3/35) and Charlie Dean (2/36), who took the pace off the ball in a solid performance. Opted to bowl first England bundled out New Zealand on 203 runs in 48.5 overs. Chasing the target of 204 runs, England achieved this by one wicket in 47.2 overs. By chasing 204, England's top order have made a solid start to their chase of 204, backing the work of their spinners who held New Zealand to a modest total in their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup clash. ALSO READ: CSK star Robin Uthappa shuts down Pakistani journalist over tweet comparing IPL with PSL The opening pair gave a good start- the first one being the partnership between Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight, which came against the hosts. Nat Sciver joined Amy Jones, with England 98/3 after the loss of Heather Knight in the 23 overs. Jess Kerr sent Danni Wyatt back to the pavilion on 12 runs, while Tammy Beaumont was clean bowled by Lea Tahuhu as the Powerplay ended for 25. Captain Heather Knight played a brilliant knock of 42 while Nat Sciver laid the foundation for England's victory with a quick 61. England's middle-order looked in command throughout, and apart from a couple of losses. In the end, Anya Shrubsole joined Charlie Dean on the crease to chase the tricky 10 runs win with one wicket in their hands. ALSO READ: Women's World Cup 2022: Can India still qualify for semi-finals after six-wicket defeat against Australia? Shrubsole with ice in her veins called the game off for England by one wicket and 16 balls remaining. Earlier New Zealand's experienced middle-order batter Maddy Green top-scored an unbeaten 52, while Devine contributed 41 during two stints at the crease as she battled a back issue. Amy Satterthwaite (24) and Green attempted to mount a fightback, but England performed well in the field and with the ball to dismiss the White Ferns in the penultimate over of their innings. Brief score: New Zealand 203 (Sophie Devine 41, Maddy Green 52; Kate Cross 3/35) England 204/9 (Heather Knight 42, Nat Sciver 61; Frances Mackay 4/34).

Women's World Cup: Nat Sciver, Kate Cross star as England register thrilling one-wicket win vs New Zealand

<p>Five years ago, Virat Kohli was on his way to become the best batsman in the world. He was hailed by Sachin Tendulkar as the one player who can beat his record of centuries. Kohli is currently leading the Indian cricket team, and is one of the finest batsmen in all forms of cricket, but a sweet blast from&nbsp;the past has the twitteratti abuzz.</p>

<p>England woman cricketer Kate Cross revealed in a tweet that five years ago, Kohli wanted to meet her teammate Sarah Taylor. "5 years ago since @imVkohli wanted to meet you @Sarah_Taylor30!!" Cross said in her tweet.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">5 years ago since <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> wanted to meet you <a href="https://twitter.com/Sarah_Taylor30?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sarah_Taylor30</a>!! <a href="https://t.co/dRi5XKcwqh">pic.twitter.com/dRi5XKcwqh</a></p>
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<p>Taylor replied to Cross saying, "One of the more bizarre wake up calls I've ever had. #5ambreakfast"</p>

<p>Twenty-nine-year-old Taylor is England's wicketkeeper-batswoman who has been opening the batting in ODIs and in the middle order in Tests. In 2008, she became the youngest woman cricketer to score 1000 runs in ODIs during a match against India.</p>

<p>She won the T20I Women's Cricket of the Year awards in 2012 and 2013. Taylor completed her graduation from Brighton College and loves football club Arsenal.</p>

<p>Sarah keeps teasing Kohli on Twitter. In a post shortly after Kohli's marriage to Anushka Sharma, Taylor took a dig at teammate Danielle Wyatt, who congratulated Kolhi on the wedding.</p>

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<p>The dig was based on Wyatt's 2014 tweet in which she had asked Kohli to marry her.</p>

<p>In a 2014 post, she posted a combination photo of Virat Kohli and his brother Alex saying "@imVkohli My brother @Alex_Taylor50 says he looks better than you. Just saying :)"</p>

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— Sarah Taylor (@Sarah_Taylor30) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sarah_Taylor30/status/453764736413618176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<p>Taylor's ODI average is over 39 with seven centuries and 19 half centuries. She was part of England cricket team which toured India in February, 2019.</p>


Five years ago, Virat Kohli was on his way to become the best batsman in the world. He was hailed by Sachin Tendulkar as the one player who can beat his record of centuries.

Five years ago, Virat Kohli was on his way to become the best batsman in the world. He was hailed by Sachin Tendulkar as the one player who can beat his record of centuries. Kohli is currently leading the Indian cricket team, and is one of the finest batsmen in all forms of cricket, but a sweet blast from the past has the twitteratti abuzz. England woman cricketer Kate Cross revealed in a tweet that five years ago, Kohli wanted to meet her teammate Sarah Taylor. "5 years ago since @imVkohli wanted to meet you @Sarah_Taylor30!!" Cross said in her tweet. 5 years ago since @imVkohli wanted to meet you @Sarah_Taylor30!! pic.twitter.com/dRi5XKcwqh — Kate Cross (@katecross16) April 7, 2019 × Taylor replied to Cross saying, "One of the more bizarre wake up calls I've ever had. #5ambreakfast" Twenty-nine-year-old Taylor is England's wicketkeeper-batswoman who has been opening the batting in ODIs and in the middle order in Tests. In 2008, she became the youngest woman cricketer to score 1000 runs in ODIs during a match against India. She won the T20I Women's Cricket of the Year awards in 2012 and 2013. Taylor completed her graduation from Brighton College and loves football club Arsenal. Sarah keeps teasing Kohli on Twitter. In a post shortly after Kohli's marriage to Anushka Sharma, Taylor took a dig at teammate Danielle Wyatt, who congratulated Kolhi on the wedding. Should of got there quicker @Danni_Wyatt !!! 😂😂 https://t.co/IIZNJa2QEc — Sarah Taylor (@Sarah_Taylor30) December 13, 2017 × The dig was based on Wyatt's 2014 tweet in which she had asked Kohli to marry her. In a 2014 post, she posted a combination photo of Virat Kohli and his brother Alex saying "@imVkohli My brother @Alex_Taylor50 says he looks better than you. Just saying :)" @imVkohli My brother @Alex_Taylor50 says he looks better than you. Just saying :) pic.twitter.com/oZfSxbPBoa — Sarah Taylor (@Sarah_Taylor30) April 9, 2014 × Taylor's ODI average is over 39 with seven centuries and 19 half centuries. She was part of England cricket team which toured India in February, 2019.

Virat Kohli 'wanted to meet' this England woman cricketer 5 years ago

<p>India snatched defeat from the jaws of victory as England beat the hosts by one run in the third and final women's Twenty20 International, completing a series whitewash here Saturday.</p>

<p>Chasing England's modest 119 for six, the Indians had only themselves to blame as they were on course to register a consolation win after having lost the first two matches.</p>

<p>India needed just three runs from the final over with veteran Mithali Raj well set at the crease on 30 off 32 balls, but the ODI skipper was left stranded at the other end and didn't get an opportunity to face a single delivery in the final over of Kate Cross (2/18).</p>

<p>Bharati Fulmali (5 off 13) was guilty of wasting the opening three deliveries of the final over before handing Cross her first wicket, a straight forward catch to Anya Shrubsole at mid-off while trying to clear the in-field.</p>

<p>It was an insensible display of batting from the Indian lower-order as new batswoman Anuja Patil too try to go for a big shot in the next delivery instead of giving the strike back to Mithali, in the process getting brilliantly stumped by Amy Jones.</p>

<p>From three off six balls, the equation became three off one for India and Shikha Pandey could only steal a single even as Mitahli helplessly watched the drama unfold from the other end.</p>

<p>Besides Mithali, skipper Smriti Mandhana smashed a quickfire 58 off 39 balls at the top to keep India one step ahead in the chase.</p>

<p>While Mandhana decorated her innings with eight boundaries and one six, Mithali's unbeaten knock was laced with four hits to the fence.</p>

<p>With the series already in their pocket, England women earlier posted a modest 119 for six from their 20 overs after electing to bat.</p>

<p>Tammy Beaumont (29) and Danielle Wyatt (24) got England off to a flying start, stitching 51 runs for the opening stand.</p>

<p>Besides the duo, wicket-keeper Amy Jones made a 21-ball 26.</p>

<p>The off-spin duo of Anuja Patil (2/13) and Harleen Deol (2/13) put the brakes in the middle-overs for India.</p>

<p>India lost the first T20 by 41 runs before suffering a five-wicket defeat in the second match to hand England the series.</p>

<p>India had earlier won the three-match ODI series 2-1.</p>


India snatched defeat from the jaws of victory as England beat the hosts by one run in the third and final women's Twenty20 International, completing a series whitewash here Saturday.

India snatched defeat from the jaws of victory as England beat the hosts by one run in the third and final women's Twenty20 International, completing a series whitewash here Saturday. Chasing England's modest 119 for six, the Indians had only themselves to blame as they were on course to register a consolation win after having lost the first two matches. India needed just three runs from the final over with veteran Mithali Raj well set at the crease on 30 off 32 balls, but the ODI skipper was left stranded at the other end and didn't get an opportunity to face a single delivery in the final over of Kate Cross (2/18). Bharati Fulmali (5 off 13) was guilty of wasting the opening three deliveries of the final over before handing Cross her first wicket, a straight forward catch to Anya Shrubsole at mid-off while trying to clear the in-field. It was an insensible display of batting from the Indian lower-order as new batswoman Anuja Patil too try to go for a big shot in the next delivery instead of giving the strike back to Mithali, in the process getting brilliantly stumped by Amy Jones. From three off six balls, the equation became three off one for India and Shikha Pandey could only steal a single even as Mitahli helplessly watched the drama unfold from the other end. Besides Mithali, skipper Smriti Mandhana smashed a quickfire 58 off 39 balls at the top to keep India one step ahead in the chase. While Mandhana decorated her innings with eight boundaries and one six, Mithali's unbeaten knock was laced with four hits to the fence. With the series already in their pocket, England women earlier posted a modest 119 for six from their 20 overs after electing to bat. Tammy Beaumont (29) and Danielle Wyatt (24) got England off to a flying start, stitching 51 runs for the opening stand. Besides the duo, wicket-keeper Amy Jones made a 21-ball 26. The off-spin duo of Anuja Patil (2/13) and Harleen Deol (2/13) put the brakes in the middle-overs for India. India lost the first T20 by 41 runs before suffering a five-wicket defeat in the second match to hand England the series. India had earlier won the three-match ODI series 2-1.

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