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The third and final Women’s ODI between New Zealand and England took place at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Sunday. In the exciting clash, , preventing England from completing a clean sweep. It’s worth noting that the English side had already sealed the 3-match WODI series by winning the first two matches.
Jess Kerr, Hannah Rowe restrict England at a below-par total
England Women opted to bat first but struggled to capitalize on their decision, managing to put up a total of 194 runs before being bowled out in 46.3 overs. Amy Jones top-scored for the team with a well-composed half-century, s💯coring 50 runs off 52 deliveries.
Contributions from Heather Knight (31 runs) and Charlotte Dean (38 runs) added some stability to the innings, but they fell short of posting a challenging total. New Zealand’s bowlers put up an impressive display with and Hannah Rowe both claiming three wickets each to restrict England’s scoring opportunities.
Sophie Devine takes New Zealand home with a stunning ton
In pursuit of 195 runs to win, New Zealand Women showcased a clinical batting performance. Despite early dismissals of Suzie Bates and Georgia Plimmer, the team found its rhythm with cr𓆉ucial partnerships. emerged as the star performer, smashing a brilliant century, scoring 100 runs off just 93 deliveries, including 11 fours and 4 sixes.
Supported by valuable contributions from Maddy Green (38 runs) and Amelia Kerr (31 runs), Nဣew Zealand Women chased down the target comfortably in 39 overs, securing a comprehensive victory.
Key performers
- Amy Jones (England): 50 runs off 52 balls
- Sophie Devine (New Zealand): 100 runs off 93 balls
- Jess Kerr (New Zealand): 3 wickets for 39 runs
- Hannah Rowe (New Zealand): 3 wickets for 42 runs
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Thanks for a great series, 🤝 Safe travels home and see♏ you in England in June! 🏏 📸 =
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS)
Yesterday – Jos Buttler moved from 94* to 100* with match winning six. The first player to do it in IPL.
Today – Sophie Devine moved from 94* to 100* with match winning six. The first player to do it in women's international cricket.
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)
Sophie Devine becomes the 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 to hit the winning Six & also complete her Century in Women's Int'l Cricket.
— Kishan Kishor (@itskishankishor)
That was incredible from Sophie Devine! One of the best moments of the toꦛur.
— Raf Nicholson (@RafNicholson)
Sophie Devine scores her 8th ODI hundred and lead🥂s the White Ferns to a🦋 comfortable win the final ODI 👏
— Sport-Spirit-X (@SportspiritX)
🍬"Absolutely stunning performance by Sophie Devine! 💯 What a way to bring up her 8th ODI hundred with a six and clinch a magnificent 7-wicket victory over . Pure brilliance! 🏏�🀅� "
— Hemant ( Sports ♚Active ) (@hemanಌtbhavsar86)
Devine🍌 gets✨ to her 💯 with a maximum n wins d match for White Ferns
Actually hits 2 maximum’s to get there,💜 was batting on 88 n 12 needed for d win from 71 balls gets to her T✨ON smashing two maximums from the last 3 balls of d over
— Karthik Rao (@Cric_Karthikk)
Sophie Devine century 🫡
— women in blue forever (@imsachin171)
Record 8th 💯 for Sophie Devine.
🔥
— alekhaNikun (@nikun28)
It was a mad innings from Sophie Devine 🔥🔥🔥.
— Abhishek Pandey (@abhishekp100)
Sophie devine 👸🫶
— lavanya (@cricketfanattic)
Absolute vintage Sophie Devine 👏
— Georgie Heath🎙️ (@GeorgieHeath27)
That's not a bad wee innings from Sophie Devine … HUGE win
— Simon Wood (@WoodOnWineNZ)
Sophie Devine you absolute bloody legend. What an innings, what🦂 a player. Good to have a win to finish the series
— Asher Wilson-Goldman (@AsherGoldman)
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