England Women National Cricket Team vs New Zealand Women National Cricket Team Match Scorecard from the 1st ODI on 10 May 2026 at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, delivered pure drama. England Women won by 1 wicket with 10 balls to spare, chasing 211 to reach 211/9 in 48.2 overs after bowling out New Zealand Women for 210 in 48.4 overs.
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Match Summary Table
| Team | Score | Overs | Wickets | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Women | 210 | 48.4 | 10 | All Out |
| England Women | 211 | 48.2 | 9 | Won by 1 Wicket |
New Zealand Women Batting Scorecard (210 all out)
New Zealand started steadily but lost wickets regularly in the middle and death overs. Maddy Green played the best innings for them.
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | How Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzie Bates | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 | Caught off Lauren Filer |
| Georgia Plimmer | 22 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 70.96 | Caught |
| Amelia Kerr (c) | 55 | 82 | 6 | 1 | 67.07 | Caught |
| Brooke Halliday | 12 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 66.66 | LBW |
| Maddy Green | 88 | 107 | 9 | 1 | 82.24 | Caught (Highest Score) |
| Isabella Gaze (wk) | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 66.66 | Stumped |
| Hannah Rowe / Izzy Sharp | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 | Caught |
| Nensi Patel | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | Bowled |
| Jess Kerr | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75.00 | Caught |
| Rosemary Mair | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | Run Out |
| Bree Illing | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | Caught |
Explanation: New Zealand built a good 105+ run partnership between Amelia Kerr and Maddy Green, but they collapsed badly at the end, losing their last 7 wickets for only around 63 runs. This gave England a chaseable total.
England Women Bowling Performance
England’s bowlers performed very well as a unit, especially the debutants.
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Bell | 9.4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 3.93 |
| Lauren Filer | 10 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 4.30 |
| Tilly Corteen-Coleman (Debut) | 10 | 0 | 49 | 2 | 4.90 |
| Dani Gibson (Debut) | 6 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 4.66 |
| Charlie Dean (c) | 7 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 3.00 |
| Jodi Grewcock (Debut) | 6 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 4.33 |
England Women Batting Scorecard (211/9)
England lost early wickets but recovered. The chase became very tense towards the end.
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | How Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jodi Grewcock (Debut) | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 | Caught |
| Heather Knight | 18 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 72.00 | Caught |
| Emma Lamb | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 55.55 | LBW |
| Maia Bouchier | 59 | 69 | 7 | 1 | 85.50 | Caught |
| Freya Kemp | 30 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 78.94 | Caught |
| Amy Jones (wk) | 12 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 66.66 | Stumped |
| Dani Gibson (Debut) | 19 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 79.16 | Caught |
| Charlie Dean (c) | 31* | 46 | 3 | 0 | 67.39 | Not Out (Match Winner) |
| Lauren Bell | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 72.72 | Caught |
| Lauren Filer | 11 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 84.61 | Caught |
| Tilly Corteen-Coleman | 3* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | Not Out |
Explanation: England were struggling at 42/3 early on. Maia Bouchier played a crucial knock of 59. In the end, it came down to the last wicket. Charlie Dean stayed calm and unbeaten, and along with debutant Tilly Corteen-Coleman, they completed the chase with just 10 balls to spare.
New Zealand Women Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Mair | 10 | 1 | 42 | 3 | 4.20 |
| Amelia Kerr (c) | 10 | 0 | 54 | 2 | 5.40 |
| Jess Kerr | 10 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 4.10 |
| Bree Illing | 9.2 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 3.32 |
| Nensi Patel | 9 | 1 | 34 | 1 | 3.77 |
Match Highlights & Key Moments
- Debut Impact: Three England debutants (Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Jodi Grewcock, Dani Gibson) all took wickets — a rare achievement.
- England’s fielding faced criticism with several drops, but their bowlers restricted New Zealand brilliantly in the death overs.
- Charlie Dean’s captaincy (standing in for injured Nat Sciver-Brunt) was outstanding — smart bowling changes and a calm unbeaten knock.
- Tense finish: England needed 10 runs with 1 wicket left. A dropped catch helped, and Dean hit the winning run.
Head-to-Head Context
England have a strong recent record against New Zealand in ODIs, and this thrilling win showed their depth despite missing several senior players.
This England Women National Cricket Team vs New Zealand Women National Cricket Team was a classic example of women’s ODI cricket at its best — competitive, unpredictable, and full of character from both sides. England showed fighting spirit to win from tricky positions, while New Zealand proved they can push any team till the end.
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Conclusion
The England Women National Cricket Team vs New Zealand Women National Cricket Team turned out to be a thrilling contest. England showed great character and depth by winning a very close match by just 1 wicket. Stand-in captain Charlie Dean played a match-winning unbeaten knock, while the debutants also performed impressively. New Zealand fought hard and were very close to victory, but their late collapse with the bat cost them the game. This victory gave England a 1-0 lead in the series. Overall, it was an exciting game of women’s ODI cricket that fans will remember for a long time.
FAQs
1. Who won the England Women national cricket team vs New Zealand Women national cricket team match scorecard?
England Women won by 1 wicket in a dramatic chase.
2. What was the final score in the England Women national cricket team vs New Zealand Women national cricket team match scorecard?
New Zealand scored 210, and England chased it down at 211/9.
3. Who was the Player of the Match in the England Women national cricket team vs New Zealand Women national cricket team match scorecard?
Charlie Dean won the Player of the Match for her unbeaten 31 and 2 wickets.
4. How many debutants played in this England Women national cricket team vs New Zealand Women national cricket team match scorecard?
Three debutants (Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Jodi Grewcock, and Dani Gibson) played for England and all took wickets.
5. Where and when was the England Women national cricket team vs New Zealand Women national cricket team match scorecard played?
The match was played on 10 May 2026 at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, England.
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