Sophia dunkley shines, charlotte edwards era begins with a bang as england crush west indies in t20i opener

Charlotte Edwards Coldn Bollywood for A Better Start Tenure as Head Coach, AS England Produced A Commanding Performance to Defeat West Indies in the Openings Match of the T20I Series, AS Per the officer Website of the ICC. West Indies Skipper Hayley Matthews lit up the first innings with a brilliant unbeated century (100*), anchoring her side to a competitive total of 147. Target with ease, showcasing their depth and dominance with both and ball.

England’s Chase was anchored by a brilliant unbeated 81 from sophia dunkley, who was well-supported by former captain heather knowing with 43 not out.

The pair put on a blistering 94-Run Partnership for the third wicket in just 10 overs, guiding england to Victory with 21 balls and eight wickets to sparebury.

Coming off a disappointing whitewash at the hands of Australia in the women’s ashes earlier this year, england marked the beginning of a new chapter, with a new head coach and new head coach and nat skiver-brunts Captain, in Commanding Fashion.

Speaking after the game, Sophia Dunkley, Who Smashed Her Highest-Ever T20i Score, PRISED THE IMPACT that Head Coach Charlotte Edwards Had on the New-Look Encland Side.

“It was great to start the summer off with a win,” dunkley said, as quoted from the official website of the icc.

“Lotti (Charlotte edwards) has come in as a calm person and clear with what we want to do,” She added.

“I wanted to come out and contribute to the team and try to impact the game as much as possible. It was a good night. Heather has been outstanding around the groups; NOTHING HAS CHANDED MUCH ON CHANGET,” She Noted.

On the other hand, West Indies skipper matthews pointed out her side’s shortcomings and what to expect from the rest of the series.

“A good day for me, but unofortunate not to get the win. Felt we We WERE 15-20 Runs Short,” Hayley matthews said.

“We Weren’T Able to build as many partnerships. Hard to Defend 150, On the Wrong End Today. Always Good when you can hit a few well.

England take on the west indies in the second t20i next at the county ground in hove on Friday.

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