ICC Women’s World Cup 2017, England vs New Zealand: 5 talking points

#5 Alex Hartley shines with the ball once again

Alex Hartley was again amongst the wickets

After shining in the previous match with a couple of wickets, Alex Hartley stood out with the ball once again in this match. She ended up with a spell of 3/44 in 9.4 overs. Two of her three victims were top order batsmen. She kept things tight when the Kiwis were looking to accelerate. Her accurate line and length and clever variations didn’t allow any freedom to the Kiwi batters. The pressure mounted on them and they perished going for big shots.

First, she outfoxed the well set Suzie Bates (44) as she got her stumped in the 20th over and brought an end to a crucial stand between her and Satterthwaite. She accounted for Sophie Devine (8) five overs later. And she struck the last nail in the coffin as she trapped Holly Huddleston plumb in front of the wickets to bring an end to the New Zealand innings.