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Charlie Dean wants England women to be “ruthless” against Pakistan

England women’s cricket team’s all-rounder Charlie Dean asserted that the home side are looking to be “ruthless” in the ongoing three-match ODI series against Pakistan.

Pakistan women’s team are currently on a white-ball tour to England. The visitors suffered a 3-0 whitewash in T20Is before succumbing to a 37-run in the ODI series opener in Derby on Thursday.

England set Pakistan to chase 244 runs in the first ODI. The touring side looked in the hunt to amass the total and seal their first-ever victory in the 50-over but lost track.

With the second ODI between Pakistan and England women, scheduled to take place at Taunton on Sunday, Charlie Dean wants the home side to be more dominant in a bid to gain confidence.

“I think that’s exactly what we want to be, we want to be ruthless when we’re on top, we want to stay there,” Dean was quoted saying by The Independent.

“Against teams like Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa who may have a bit more depth in batting line-ups we need to make sure partnerships don’t form near the back of an innings and how we go about that is something we’re exploring.

“Equally it doesn’t need to come too far away from our basics, I think sometimes when you search for things then you don’t string your best balls together as much.”

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Dean played a pivotal role in England’s victory in the first ODI with her all-round brilliance. She backed her 20-run knock with two wickets, removing set batters Nida Dar and Aliya Riaz.

“It was quite nice in a way to take what’s become so valuable as a T20 team and to see that in 50 overs. Glenny and Eccles are so consistent with how they go about things so it makes bowling with them really easy,” Dean said.

“Personally, I’ve looked to try and be more consistent, I’ve probably missed more than I wanted to recently, but I’m getting there with it and I just enjoy being in this team and bowling with those two in tandem, it’s good,” she concluded.

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Ecclestone stars as England down Pakistan in ODI series opener

DERBY: Sophie Ecclestone’s economical bowling figures of 3/26 powered England women to a comfortable 37-run victory over Pakistan women in the first ODI of the three-match series here at County Ground on Thursday.

England went 1-0 up in the three-match series against Pakistan, part of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Championship.

Put into bat first, England notched up a commendable total of 243/9 in the allotted 50 overs despite Nida Dar’s three wickets.

In-form Alice Capsey top-scored for the home side with a gutsy 44-run knock with the help of three boundaries.

Besides her, wicketkeeper Amy Jones made a notable contribution with her 38-ball 37. Jones was closely followed by opener Tammy Beaumont (33), Nat Sciver-Brunt (31) and skipper Heather Knight (29).

For Pakistan, Nida Dar picked up three wickets, followed by Aliya Riaz, Nashra Sandhu and Umm-e-Hani, who bagged two wickets each.

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Set to chase 244, Pakistan women only managed 206/9 despite a decent start to the pursuit.

Pakistan women’s batters had trouble scoring freely against a disciplined England bowling attack.

Muneeba Ali top-scored for the touring side with a 34 but conceded 60 deliveries in the process and struck only one boundary.

Besides her, opening batter Sadaf Shams (28 off 48) and wicketkeeper batter Najiha Alive (26 off 57) were the other batters, who scored at a dismal strike rate.

Skipper Nida Dar (26) and all-rounder Aliya Riaz (21) also chipped in but their efforts too, were not enough to steer Pakistan to victory.

Sophie Ecclestone picked up three wickets while Kate Cross, Lauren Bell and Charlie Dean took two wickets apiece.

England women and Pakistan women will now compete in the second ODI of the three-match series in Taunton on May 26.

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Pakistan set to take on England in ICC Women’s Championship matches

Pakistan women will take on England women in a three-match ODI series, commencing tomorrow at the County Ground in Derby.

The second ODI will be played in Taunton on 26 May, followed by the third ODI in Chelmsford on 29 May.

The series, which is part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25, will be Pakistan’s eighth and final series in the cycle.

Pakistan are currently positioned on fifth spot with 16 points in the 10-team Women’s Championship.

The top five teams from this championship, along with hosts India, will directly qualify for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Earlier on the tour, both sides had featured in three T20Is, which were won by the hosts 3-0.

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Opening batter Sidra Amin, who has 948 runs at an average of 52.66 in the ICC Championship 2022-25), stated that despite a dismal 3-0 defeat in the recently concluded T20I series, Pakistan women are determined to put on a good performance in the ODI series against England.

“Despite the recent T20I series not going our way, we are fully focused and eager to put on a good performance in the upcoming ODIs against England.

“We believe in our capabilities and are focused on executing our plans well in the upcoming ODI series. The team spirit is high, and we are determined to end the ICC Women’s Championship matches on a positive note.”

Pakistan women squad: Nida Dar (c), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar.

England women ODI squad: Heather Knight (c), Alice Capsey, Amy Jones, Charlie Dean, Danielle Wyatt, Kate Cross, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Maia Bouchier, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sarah Glenn, Sophie Ecclestone and Tammy Beaumont.

ODI series schedule:
23 May – 1st ODI, Derby
26 May – 2nd ODI, Taunton
29 May – 3rd ODI, Chelmsford

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Nida Dar becomes leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20Is

NORTHAMPTON: Pakistan women’s team’s captain Nida Dar on Friday, etched her name in the record books as she became the leading wicket-taker in the history of Women’s T20 Internationals.

Nida achieved the milestone in Pakistan’s 65-run defeat against England in the second T20I of the three-match series here at The County Ground.

The right-arm spinner got Alice Capsey stumped in the 12th over to draw level with Australia’s Megan Schutt, who has 136 wickets to her name.

She then dismissed Amy Jones in her last over of the innings and became the leading wicket-taker of the shortest international format with 137 scalps in 141 innings.

Most wickets in Women’s T20Is:

137 – Nida Dar (Pakistan)
136 – Megan Schutt (Australia)
126 – Ellyse Perry (Australia)
125 – Anisa Mohammed (West Indies)
123 – Shabnim Ismail (South Africa)

For the unversed, Alice Capsey’s all-round exploits led England to a thumping 65-run victory over Pakistan to attain an unassailable 2-0 lead over Pakistan in the ongoing three-match series.

Set to chase 145, Pakistan’s batting unit unfolded on a meagre 79. The touring side, after a dismal start, lost wickets at regular intervals and were eventually bundled out in 15.5 overs.

All-rounder Aliya Riaz (19) remained the top-scorer for Pakistan, followed by Muneeba Ali (18) and Sidra Ameen (11) while the rest of their batters failed to make it into the double figures.

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Sophie Ecclestone led the bowling attack for England with 3/11 while Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell and Capsey bagged two wickets each.

Opting to bat first, England racked up 144/6 in the allotted 20 overs, courtesy of Alice Capsey and Brunt, who remained joint top-scorers with 31 apiece.

Opening batter Maia Bouchier was the other notable run-getter for England, scoring a solid 30 off 26 deliveries with the help of five boundaries.

Skipper Nida Dar led the bowling attack for Pakistan women with 2/33 in her four overs while Fatima Sana, Diana Baig and Waheeda Akhtar made one scalp each.

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Dominant England crush Pakistan to seal T20I series

NORTHAMPTON: Alice Capsey backed her anchoring 31-run knock with two wickets and led England to humble Pakistan in the second T20I of the three-match series here on Friday.

Set to chase 145, Pakistan’s batting unit unfolded on a meagre 79 and thus, succumbed to a 65-run defeat against England.

The touring side, after a dismal start, lost wickets at regular intervals and were eventually bundled out for a paltry total in 15.5 overs.

All-rounder Aliya Riaz (19) remained the top-scorer for Pakistan, followed by Muneeba Ali (18) and Sidra Ameen (11) while the rest of their batters failed to make it into the double figures.

Sophie Ecclestone led the bowling attack for England with 3/11 while Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell and Capsey bagged two wickets each.

Opting to bat first, England racked up 144/6 in the allotted 20 overs, courtesy of Alice Capsey and Brunt, who remained joint top-scorers with 31 apiece.

The home side had a shaky start to their innings as Danni Wyatt (6) fell victim to Waheeda Akhtar on the first delivery of the third over with just 16 runs on the board.

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Opening batter Maia Bouchier then knitted an anchoring partnership with Capsey to put England in a comfortable position.

The pair added 49 runs for the second wicket until a mix-up while running between the wickets saw Bouchier walking back after scoring a solid 30 off 26 deliveries with the help of five boundaries.

Capsey followed Bouchier’s footsteps and returned to the dugout in the next over after scoring a cautious 33. Her 31-ball knock included five boundaries.

Brunt then put together a one-sided partnership for the fourth wicket with England skipper Heather Knight (4) before both perished in successive overs as Pakistan forced a comeback.

Nat Sciver-Brunt smashed six boundaries on her way to a 21-ball 31.

Later, Danielle Gibson lifted England’s total with an unbeaten 18-run cameo which came off just nine deliveries while wicketkeeper batter Amy Jones played a supportive role with her 14-ball 15.

Skipper Nida Dar led the bowling attack for Pakistan women with 2/33 in her four overs while Fatima Sana, Diana Baig and Waheeda Akhtar made one scalp each.

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Pakistan women win toss, opt to bowl first against England in first T20I

BIRMINGHAM: Pakistan women have won the toss and elected to field first against England in the first T20I of the three-match series here at Edgbaston on Saturday.

PLAYING XIs

England: Heather Knight (c), Maia Bouchier, Danielle Wyatt, Alice Capsey, Freya Kemp, Amy Jones (wk), Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell.

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Pakistan: Nida Dar (c), Sidra Amin, Gull Feroza, Sadaf Shamas, Muneeba Ali (wk), Natalia Parvaiz, Fatima Sana, Tuba Hassan, Rameen Shamim, Waheeda Akhtar, Sadia Iqbal.

HEAD TO HEAD

Matches 15, England 14, Pakistan 1

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Pakistan eye to “identify key players for T20 World Cup” in England series

BIRMINGHAM: Pakistan women’s cricket team are all geared up to take on England in the first of the three-match T20I series starting tomorrow at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground here.

The second and third T20Is will be played in Northampton and Leeds on 17 and 19 May, respectively.

Pakistan will then take on England in a three-match ODI series, part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25, scheduled to be played from 23 to 29 May in Derby, Taunton and Chelmsford.

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Pakistan women’s team captain Nida Dar stated that she has full confidence in each of her player’s abilities while also termed the upcoming series as an opportunity to identify key players before the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in October in Bangladesh.

“We have been working hard to fine-tune our skills and strategies ahead of this series. Each member of the team has showcased great dedication and discipline during the practice sessions, and I have full faith in their abilities to deliver in the forthcoming series.

“Playing against a top side like England is always a challenge, but it is also a great opportunity for our players to test themselves against the best in the world. The series will help us identify key players for the upcoming T20 World Cup.”

Pakistan women squad: Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar

England women T20I squad: Heather Knight (Captain), Alice Capsey, Amy Jones, Bess Heath, Charlie Dean, Danielle Gibson, Danielle Wyatt, Freya Kemp, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Linsey Smith, Maia Bouchier, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sarah Glenn and Sophie Ecclestone

Tour schedule:

11 May – 1^st T20I, Birmingham
17 May – 2^nd T20I, Northampton
19 May – 3^rd T20I, Leeds

21 May – One-Day warm-up game v ECB Development XI, Northampton

23 May – 1^st ODI, Derby
26 May – 2^nd ODI, Taunton
29 May – 3^rd ODI, Chelmsford

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Pakistan women’s team kicks off training for England white-ball series

LEICESTER: Pakistan women’s team kicked off training at Uptonsteel County Cricket Ground here on Monday for the white-ball series against England, scheduled to run from May 11 to 29.

According to the details, the national team participated in a three-hour-long training session under the supervision of the coaches.

The national women’s cricket team touched down at Heathrow Airport, London on Sunday via Dubai.

Pakistan’s women’s team and management were welcomed by Dr. Muhammad Faisal, the High Commissioner of Pakistan in England.

The team then reached Leicester, London where they will play a warm-up match against England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Development XI on May 9. The first T20I will be played on 11 May in Birmingham.

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Notably, the ODIs in the series are part of ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 and this will be Pakistan’s eighth and final series in the current event cycle.

Pakistan are currently sitting in fifth position with 16 points in the 10-team ICC Women Championship 2022-25 standings.

The top five teams from this championship, along with hosts India, will directly qualify for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Pakistan women squad for England tour

Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar

Player support personnel: Nahida Khan (manager), Mauhtashim Rasheed (interim head coach), Saleem Jaffar (bowling coach), Taufeeq Umar (batting coach), Hanif Malik (fielding coach), Syed Nazir Ahmed (media manager), Rabia Siddiq (physiotherapist), Zubair Ahmed (analyst) and Hina Munawar (chief security officer)

Tour Schedule

9 May – T20 warm-up game v ECB Development XI, Uptonsteel County Ground (11.00 am local time)

11 May – 1st T20I, Birmingham (2.30 pm local time)

17 May – 2nd T20I, Northampton (6.30 pm local time)

19 May – 3rd T20I, Leeds (1.00 pm local time)

21 May – One-Day warm-up game v ECB Development XI, Northampton (11.00 am local time)

23 May – 1st ODI, Derby (1.00 pm local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)

26 May – 2nd ODI, Taunton (11.00 am local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)

29 May – 3rd ODI, Chelmsford (1.00 pm local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)

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Pakistan men and women’s teams to tour England for white-ball series

Pakistan men’s and women’s teams will tour England next year in May to play the white-ball series, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Tuesday.

According to the ECB, England Women and England Men will play concurrent white-ball series against Pakistan to open the international summer.

As per the schedule revealed by the ECB, the Pakistan men’s team will play a four-match T20I series against England, scheduled from May 22 to 30.

Before touring the UK, the national men’s team will also tour the Netherlands and Ireland where they will play a T20I series apiece against both nations.

However, the details of Pakistan’s tour of the Netherlands and Ireland will be announced in due course.

Pakistan and England Men last locked horns in a T20I series in September 2022 where the latter side emerged victorious 4-3 on Pakistan’s home soil.

The two sides also came face to face in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 and England once again emerged victorious against Pakistan to claim their second title after Ben Stokes’s heroics.

Notably, Pakistan last played a T20I series in England back in 2021 when they suffered a 2-1 thrashing from the dominant hosts.

Additionally, the ECB also announced the itinerary of Pakistan women’s tour of England.

As per the ECB-released schedule, the national women’s side will play a three-match each T20I and ODI series.

Schedule for Pakistan men’s tour of England in 2024

First T20I – May 22 – Leeds
Second T20I – May 25 – Birmingham
Third T20I – May 28 – Cardiff
Fourth T20I – May 30 – The Oval

Schedule for Pakistan women’s tour of England in 2024

First T20I – May 11 – Birmingham
Second T20I – May 17 – Northampton
Third T20I – May 19 – Leeds

First ODI – May 23 – Derby
Second ODI – May 26 – Taunton
Third ODI – May 29 – Chelmsford

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Women’s WC: England crush Pakistan to keep semi-final hopes alive

CHRISTCHURCH: England’s bowlers Katherine Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone took three wickets each before Danni Wyatt shone with an unbeaten 76 to blunt Pakistan by nine wickets in the 24th match of the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup 2022, here on Thursday.

After putting Pakistan into bat first, England’s bowlers starred and bowled out the green shirts for a paltry 105 in the 42nd over.

England’s right-arm pacer Brunt and slow left-arm orthodox took three wickets each, while the skipper Heather Knight and Kate Cross made one scalp each to bundle out the opposition for a paltry total.

For Pakistan, Sidra Ameen fought hard with her 32 off 77 balls with the help of four boundaries, while Sidra Nawaz also showed resilience as she managed to score 23 before Kross castled her in the 39th over.

The rest of the Pakistan batters failed to contribute significantly and as a result, the side bowled out for a below-par total.

Set to chase a mere 106, England comfortably sealed the victory in the 20th over with a loss of one wicket. Right-handed batter Danni shone with an unbeaten 76 off 68 balls, laced with 11 boundaries. The skipper Knight, on the other hand, remained not out on 24 off 36 balls.

For Pakistan, only Diana Baig managed to make a scalp.

On the other hand, persistent rain washed out the 23rd match of the ongoing Women’s World Cup between South Africa and the West Indies.

With the match ending in no result, the proteas women have qualified for the semi-final of the mega event. Whereas, West Indies moved two points up to claim the third position in the points table.

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