England beat Ireland by four wickets to maintain 100% start
Captain Sciver-Brunt retires out on 48 with "tightness in her calf"
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Women's T20 World Cup, Group 2
Rufus Bullough
CricViz analyst
Alana Dalzell made her debut in 2023 as a bowler, and did not feature with the bat until her 19th game. She has been elevated up the order as an opener in her last five T20Is and this was the first time she made it to double figures.
A strong end to the powerplay for Ireland, who take 13 from Sophie Ecclestone's first over.
Still, England will be the happier of the two sides having taken those three wickets.
Alison Mitchell
Test Match Special commentator
Ireland will be hoping that Orla Prendergast can provide something very special.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on Test Match Special
That's a brilliant shot from Prendergast. She's so strong down the ground.
More spin for England.
However, Sophie Ecclestone's first delivery is cutely cut away for four behind square by Orla Prendergast.
A thick outside edge brings two more for Ireland's number four.
And four more! Lovely use of the feet to access long-off and it lands just inside the rope.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on Test Match Special
Image source, Getty ImagesI think England have got the best bowling attack in the tournament. They have got all bases covered.
A wicket maiden to start for Charlie Dean.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on Test Match Special
It's a soft dismissal. Charlie Dean is just bowling straight, and Dalzell is trying to hit a little straighter than that so it comes off the outside edge.
It's not looking good for Ireland.
Dalzell c Kemp b Dean 14 (Ire 25-3)
Charlie Dean is into the attack from the pavilion end and she strikes.
Alana Dalzell tries to use her feet to the spinners once more, but only succeeds in plinking a catch to Freya Kemp at extra cover.
Three down in the powerplay is never good news.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on Test Match Special
Love that intent from Dalzell. She's got used to facing Smith now, knows she is going to be attacking the stumps so she makes sure she gets to the pitch of the ball with mid-off inside the circle.
Linsey Smith - collar up a la Eric Cantona - continues and is bopped back over her head for four by Alana Dalzell.
A decent over for Ireland - eight from it.
Orla Prendergast joins Alana Dalzell with Ireland in a spot of bother.
Matthew Henry
BBC Sport journalist in Southampton
That's a little unlucky for Gaby Lewis.
Short fine leg was up. The shot was on. She got a good bit of it. A foot either side or a foot higher and Heather Knight wouldn't have got there.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on Test Match Special
First ball? Hmm.
It's a brave shot, she got hold of it pretty well, but I'm not sure about playing that when it had already been a pretty good over for Ireland.
Lewis c Knight b Bell 0 (Ire 16-2)
Image source, Getty ImagesA first-ball duck for the Ireland captain.
With fine up inside the circle, Gaby Lewis steps across her stumps and gets plenty of bat on a paddle sweep.
However, it flies just to the right of Heather Knight who takes a sharp catch.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on Test Match Special
Just a little bit too full from Lauren Bell. Dalzell just had to lean on it and it has flown away.
After a scratchy start, Alana Dalzell whips a lovely shot through mid-wicket for her first boundary.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on Test Match Special
She's such a hard bowler to sweep, she bowls so straight and gets that in-swing more than spin.
There was pressure on Amy Hunter with her opening partner on one from seven balls, so it's not a huge surprise to see her play a shot like that.
Hunter b Smith 6 (Ire 8-1)
Image source, Getty ImagesLinsey Smith is on the money straight away!
After a couple of shots landed short of fielders earlier in the over, Amy Hunter is bowled attempting a sweep shot to leg.
There had only been two singles before that and the pressure told.
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on Test Match Special
Well, that's because she's never played anywhere else. She's played for Hampshire, Southern Vipers and Southern Brave.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dots | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hunter,bowled Smith Hunter, bowled Smith | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 120.00 |
Dalzell,caught Kemp, bowled Dean Dalzell, caught Kemp, bowled Dean | 14 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 77.78 |
Lewis,caught Knight, bowled Bell Lewis, caught Knight, bowled Bell | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.00 |
Prendergast,bowled Gibson Prendergast, bowled Gibson | 26 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 144.44 |
Stokell,stumped Jones, bowled Ecclestone Stokell, stumped Jones, bowled Ecclestone | 9 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 64.29 |
Paul,leg before wicket, bowled Dean Paul, leg before wicket, bowled Dean | 10 | 19 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 52.63 |
Tector,caught Sciver-Brunt, bowled Gibson Tector, caught Sciver-Brunt, bowled Gibson | 10 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 66.67 |
Little,not out Little, not out | 26 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 173.33 |
Kelly,caught Knight, bowled Ecclestone Kelly, caught Knight, bowled Ecclestone | 7 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 63.64 |
Murray,caught Capsey, bowled Ecclestone Murray, caught Capsey, bowled Ecclestone | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50.00 |
Maguire,not out Maguire, not out | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 50.00 |
Extras, no balls 0, wides 3, byes 5, leg byes 0, total 8 Extras, no balls 0, wides 3, byes 5, leg byes 0, total 8 | |||||||
Total,118 for 9 20.0 overs Total,118 for 9 20.0 overs |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Dots | No balls | Wides | 4s | 6s | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bell | 4.0 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 9.75 |
Smith | 4.0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.00 |
Dean | 4.0 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.75 |
Ecclestone | 4.0 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5.50 |
Kemp | 2.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.50 |
Gibson | 2.0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5.00 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
8 for 1 (1.6 overs) | Hunter |
16 for 2 (2.5 overs) | Lewis |
25 for 3 (4.3 overs) | Dalzell |
53 for 4 (8.5 overs) | Stokell |
57 for 5 (9.3 overs) | Prendergast |
78 for 6 (13.6 overs) | Tector |
82 for 7 (14.6 overs) | Paul |
98 for 8 (18.1 overs) | Kelly |
100 for 9 (18.4 overs) | Murray |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dots | 4s | 6s | Minutes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jones,caught Lewis, bowled Maguire Jones, caught Lewis, bowled Maguire | 9 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 90.00 |
Wyatt-Hodge,caught Lewis, bowled Maguire Wyatt-Hodge, caught Lewis, bowled Maguire | 16 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 100.00 |
Sciver-Brunt,retired out Sciver-Brunt, retired out | 48 | 37 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 56 | 129.73 |
Capsey,bowled Prendergast Capsey, bowled Prendergast | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 125.00 |
Knight,leg before wicket, bowled Prendergast Knight, leg before wicket, bowled Prendergast | 26 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 113.04 |
Kemp,run out Maguire Kemp, run out Maguire | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 40.00 |
Gibson,not out Gibson, not out | 4 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 57.14 |
Dean,not out Dean, not out | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 133.33 |
Extras, no balls 0, wides 4, byes 0, leg byes 1, total 5 Extras, no balls 0, wides 4, byes 0, leg byes 1, total 5 | |||||||
Total,119 for 6 17.3 overs Total,119 for 6 17.3 overs |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Dots | No balls | Wides | 4s | 6s | Economy rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maguire | 4.0 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5.75 |
Prendergast | 4.0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4.25 |
Kelly | 2.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9.00 |
Murray | 3.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.00 |
Dalzell | 2.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9.50 |
Tector | 2.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Fall of wicket | Batter |
|---|---|
27 for 1 (4.1 overs) | Jones |
28 for 2 (4.3 overs) | Wyatt-Hodge |
35 for 3 (5.4 overs) | Capsey |
99 for 4 (13.5 overs) | Knight |
110 for 5 (15.5 overs) | Sciver-Brunt |
111 for 6 (16.3 overs) | Kemp |