In Short:
England was crowned deserved T20 Tri-Series champions in Chelmsford on Sunday after defeating the WHITE FERNS by seven-wickets.
"We've got to be able to withhold their pressure for longer stints."
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 1, 2018
- Suzie Bates reflects on the T20 #TriSeries #NorthernTour pic.twitter.com/ydk0FdjuNI
Suzie Bates won the toss and made good on her decision to bat first as her and Sophie Devine raised a 50-run partnership after five over.
England pace-bowler Katherine Brunt (2-26) swung the momentum with two wickets in three balls in the sixth over.
Amy Satterthwaite was going nicely until she was trapped LBW for 19 as five wickets fell for 21 runs between the 13th and 19th over.
Amelia Kerr hung around to finish 12 not-out as the WHITE FERNS posted 137-9 from their 20 overs.
English openers Danny Wyatt (50) and Tammy Beaumont (35) ensured a relaxed chase for the hosts, aside from some Amelia Kerr drama as the leg-spinner claimed two wickets in two balls with consecutive googlies.
The WHITE FERNS shift north to Leicester for a one-day warm-up match on Wednesday before beginning a three-game ODI series against England on Saturday in Leeds.
As it happened...
Steamy situation at Chelmsford!
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 1, 2018
☀️ = lots
🏆 = Vitality T20 Tri-Series
🏏 = @WHITE_FERNS v @englandcricket #NorthernTour
⏰ = 3pm pic.twitter.com/D80r2tnh1h
“Today’s another opportunity against England and it’s a massive opportunity for us in a Final.” - Haidee Tiffen #TriSeries #ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/u93yBB48lS
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 1, 2018
We’ve won the toss & are having a bat!
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 1, 2018
Peterson, Kasperek & Tahuhu in the XI #TriSeries #ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/22cMjbFsIb
Underway in the Final at Chelmsford!
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 1, 2018
Bates and Devine in the middle.
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Devine and Bates post their 50 run partnership in the 5th over, before Devine is trapped LBW to Brunt for a brisk 31 off 18.
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 1, 2018
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Amy Satterthwiate out LBW for 19.
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 1, 2018
Amelia Kerr out to the middle. WHITE FERNS 97-4 after 13 overs. Follow LIVE - https://t.co/ciSfL54Xd6 #TriSeries pic.twitter.com/rM9vd9mhgj
England have pinned us back as Kerr and Peterson come together. 104-6 with 5 overs to go. Follow - https://t.co/ciSfL54Xd6 #ENGvNZ #TriSeries pic.twitter.com/9UUl1FZUMD
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 1, 2018
Amelia Kerr finishes not-out 10 to get us up to 137-9 from our 20-overs.
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 1, 2018
30s from Bates & Devine + 19 from Satterthwaite. Card | https://t.co/WIRnuKhJSr pic.twitter.com/6Dk9eCwhRq
We’re out in the field with 137 to defend to win the #TriSeries
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 1, 2018
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Strong start from Beaumont and Wyatt as England pursue 138 to win the #TriSeries Final in Chelmsford. #TriSeries
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 1, 2018
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Suzie Bates brings herself on & makes the breakthrough!
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 1, 2018
Wyatt caught (skilfully) by Kasperek at short third for 50.
England 81-1 in the 10th over.
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Stunning delivery from Amelia Kerr - the googly goes between Taylor's bat and pad. 2 in 2 balls! A ray of hope. England needs 36 to win from 42 with 7 wickets in hand. Follow LIVE - https://t.co/9mbPuS8Qp3 … #ENGvNZ #TriSeries pic.twitter.com/1PMVhvJGpl
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 1, 2018
Victory to England by 7 wickets.
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 1, 2018
Deserved #TriSeries winners 🏆#ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/azH1SukK71
Build up:
Jess Watkin stood tall against England with a quickfire 16 off 8 and two big wickets with the new ball #talent #TriSeries #Final #July1 pic.twitter.com/L9OTnKcpoA
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) June 29, 2018How to help an overawed child at national anthems time?@AnnaPeterson06 🙋 #rolemodel ⭐️ #spiritofcricket 🙌 pic.twitter.com/0bHuavi76e
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) June 30, 2018
A hot afternoon in Chelmsford as we train ahead of Sunday's T20 Tri-Series Final 🏆😍
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) June 30, 2018
3pm start here tomorrow, 2am Sunday morning NZT on @skysportnz #NorthernTour pic.twitter.com/ZcwEqqvFzF
🎙with Katey Martin on the eve of the T20 #TriSeries Final in Chelmsford 🎥 #NorthernTour 🏆 pic.twitter.com/45j6qn3bWo
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) June 30, 2018
Final training before the FINAL ✅#TriSeries 🏆 pic.twitter.com/KVqy330soh
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) June 30, 2018