England Women Secure Victory in Opening T20 Against New Zealand

Heather Knight's stellar performance with 63 runs leads England to a 27-run win over New Zealand in Dunedin.

England Women's cricket team began their New Zealand tour with a win, marking their third consecutive victory in international T20s.
Captain Heather Knight's 63 off 39 balls and Maia Bouchier's unbeaten 43 were instrumental in setting a challenging target of 161 runs.
New Zealand's captain, Susie Bates, top-scored for her team with 65 runs, but England's tight bowling in the middle overs restricted their chase.
England's Lauren Bell and spinner Charlie Dean were pivotal in limiting New Zealand's scoring, taking key wickets during the match.
The victory serves as a confidence boost for England ahead of the T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, despite missing key players due to the Women's Premier League.