England's women cricketers continue their winning streak against Pakistan as they dominate in the third and final match of the series. With a 1-0 lead, England wins the toss and chooses to bat, with Lauren Bell replacing Lauren Filer as the only change in the team. Fans can follow the action and join the conversation on social media using #bbccricket, while BBC Sounds provides commentary from former England bowler Alex Hartley.
England's women cricketers have continued their winning streak against Pakistan, dominating the third and final match of the series. After securing a 1-0 lead, England won the toss and chose to bat first, with Lauren Bell replacing Lauren Filer in the lineup as the sole change to the team.
Match Highlights
England's openers, Tammy Beaumont and Sophia Dunkley, provided a solid foundation with a 93-run partnership. Dunkley contributed a blistering half-century of 50 runs off just 43 deliveries. Following Beaumont's dismissal, Nat Sciver marked her return to the team with an impressive 74 runs from 88 balls, guiding England to a competitive total of 283 for 7.
Pakistan's chase was hindered by England's disciplined bowling attack. Katherine Brunt claimed three wickets, including the crucial scalp of Bismah Maroof. Nida Dar and Omaima Sohail provided some resistance, but England's bowlers maintained control throughout. Pakistan eventually fell short of the target, finishing with 233 for 7, handing England a 50-run victory.
Background
The England vs. Pakistan series has a history of close encounters and thrilling matches. In the previous series held in 2019, England emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline. Pakistan's last win against England came in the 2017 ICC Women's World Cup, where they defeated the hosts by 107 runs.
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