Twitter reactions: Maia Bouchier’s stunning knock propels England to series-clinching win over New Zealand in 4th Women’s T20I
The iconic Basin Reserve in Wellington witnessed an exciting 4th T20I between New Zealand women and England women where the visitors dominated the proceedings and registered an emphatic win by 47 runs. The victory also helped England seal the series as they are now leading the White Ferns 3-1 in the 5-match leg.
Maia Bouchier takes the game away with stunning batting
Winning the toss, New Zealand Women elected to bowl first, hoping to restrict England’s batting lineup. However, England’s innings proved to be formidable as they posted a challenging total of 177/3 in their allotted 20 overs.
Maia Bouchier starred with the bat, playing a sensational knock of 91 runs off 56 deliveries, including 12 fours and 2 sixes. Contributions also came from Natalie Sciver (29 runs off 14) and Alice Capsey (25 runs off 32). Despite some resistance, New Zealand’s bowlers struggled to contain the England batters, with Fran Jonas (1 wicket for 39 runs) being the most successful among them.
Charlotte Dean sizzles with the ball
In response, New Zealand Women faced an uphill task chasing down the target set by England. Although there were notable contributions from Bernadine Bezuidenhout (23 runs off 22) and Brooke Halliday (25 runs off 23), they fell short of the required momentum.
Charlotte Dean led England’s bowling attack brilliantly, picking up 4 crucial wickets for 26 runs in her 4 overs. New Zealand managed to score 130/7 in their 20 overs, falling short by 47 runs. Ultimately, it was Bouchier’s scintillating performance with the bat that earned her the Player of the Match award, setting the tone for England’s series-clinching victory.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Series win secured!!! ✅
Serious win that. #EnglandCricket pic.twitter.com/x8AI3ybYKH
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) March 27, 2024
That knock and innings and pretty much put the lid on who will be opening in the World Cup now.
Masterful Knock from Maia Bouchier #NZvENG
— Jack Rule (@JackRuleLD) March 27, 2024
Quality innings from a quality player. Maia Bouchier has had a heck of a tour so far, and adds to her consistency with 91 off 56 balls at the Basin Reserve. What a player#nzveng
— Marco Polo (@sepo_efc) March 27, 2024
Argh, just had a feeling she'd get to the 90s and fall just short, but a brilliant innings from Maia Bouchier, absolutely locked in that England spot and her highest T20 score in the process!
— Joel Heritage (@joalhe1997) March 27, 2024
🏴 3-1 🇳🇿
England clinch the T20I series powered by a superb 91 from Maia Bouchier 👏 🏆 #cricket #NZvENG #CricketUpdates #CricketSeason #followers @everyone pic.twitter.com/iq3y8ATrqW
— Shoaib Hassan (@shoaib_hassan_1) March 27, 2024
91 off 56 . That was a terrific knock from Maia Bouchier . Take a bow #NZvENG
— Cricket Tamizhan (@CricketTamizhan) March 27, 2024
Maia bouchier is so good
— ⭐⭐⭐Like-a-VIRGIL⭐⭐⭐ (@Like_A_VIRGIL_4) March 27, 2024
England take a 3-1 lead and claim the Life Direct T20I series in Wellington. Catch up on all scores | https://t.co/LhtzOvi7Oj 📲#NZvENG #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/ftfVhqyPwz
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) March 27, 2024
🗣️ "Always great to score a good total, that’s what I wanna do. Batting with Danni brings a lot more confidence in me."
Maia Bouchier, Player of the Match on her 91-run knock.#ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/PZzRYU8IT8
— Devjani (@CricketKenway) March 27, 2024
England defeated New Zealand by 47 runs in the 4th T20I 🏏
Scorecard: https://t.co/yc9YLOQ1hm#women #cricket #NZvsENG #englandcricket #newzealandcricket #T20 #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/s1WuiBNX31
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) March 27, 2024
Maia Bouchier 91 (56b)
Charlie Dean 4-26 and 2 catches
England win the series@southernvipers_ and @HampshireWomen running the show!!!!
🐍🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🐍— Richard V Isaacs (@RVICricketStats) March 27, 2024
Maia Bouchier starred with that bat as England clinched their five-match series against New Zealand with a comfortable victory in Wellington 💥
Scorecard: https://t.co/vh3u55qGf0 pic.twitter.com/Q1CLVb2jKK
— ICC (@ICC) March 27, 2024
Highest T20I score by an English Woman in each country :
🇮🇳 – Danni Wyatt (124)
🏴 – Tammy Beaumont (116)
🇦🇺 – Heather Knight (108*)
🇳🇿 – MAIA BOUCHIER (91)
🇲🇾 – Amy Jones (89)
🇿🇦 – Nat Sciver-Brunt (81*)
🇧🇩 – Charlotte Edwards (80)(1/2)#NZvENG | #NZvsENG | #ENGvsNZ
— Krish (@LuciferStan07) March 27, 2024
Some fantastic batting there by @maiabouchier @natsciver and @Heatherknight55.#ENGNZ @englandcricket 🏏🏴
— realantisocialdad (@rlntscldad) March 27, 2024
Maia Bouchier . Take a bow #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/fPXZO7QlXG
— women in blue forever (@imsachin171) March 27, 2024
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March 27, 2024 at 10:45AM
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