New Zealand vs England: Green and Halliday Lead Series-Levelling Victory New Zealand secured a 17-run victory using the DLS method in a rain-affected third One-Day International (ODI) at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Saturday, leveling the three-match series at 1-1. The match, which was delayed by weather conditions, saw both teams face interruptions that ultimately reduced the game to 33 overs per side. England were asked to bat first, but a sluggish start and a rain delay during their innings led to a revised target for New Zealand. The result was determined by the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method after the match was cut short. England’s innings began with a slow buildup, as they lost opener Emma Lamb in the second over. The team managed only 45 runs during the Powerplay phase, struggling to find momentum. New Zealand’s bowlers capitalized on the slow start, dismissing Grewcock shortly after the Powerplay and later removing a well-set Heather Knight a few overs later. A rain delay after the 17th over forced the players off the field for over two hours, reducing the match to 33 overs per side. Despite the disruption, England managed a brief resurgence through a 57-run partnership between Alice Capsey and Freya Kemp. However, this stability was short-lived, as the team collapsed from 123/3 to 127/6 in just three overs. Charlie Dean and Amy Jones then formed a 45-run partnership to keep England in the game, helping them reach 181/7 in their allotted 33 overs. New Zealand, set a revised target of 184 runs, faced early challenges when Suzie Bates was dismissed after a dropped catch by Knight. The visitors struggled further when Lauren Bell took three wickets in three overs, dismissing Bates, Georgia Plimmer, and Amelia Kerr lbw.#new_zealand #england #maddy_green #sophia_gardens #duckworth_lewis_stern
Maddy Green Achieves 2000 ODI Runs in Historic Match Against South Africa On March 29, 2026, New Zealand’s middle-order batter Maddy Green made history at Hagley Oval in Christchurch by becoming the first woman to reach 2,000 ODI runs. The milestone came during a high-stakes first ODI against South Africa, where Green scored an impressive 85 off 83 balls in the first innings. Her innings, marked by nine boundaries, helped New Zealand post 268 all out in 50 overs. Despite the hosts’ efforts, South Africa secured a thrilling 2-wicket victory, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. For Green, the achievement was more than a personal triumph—it symbolized her enduring impact as a cornerstone of the White Ferns’ batting lineup. Green’s journey to this milestone has been defined by consistency and adaptability. Making her international debut in a T20I against Australia in Sydney on February 1, 2012, she transitioned smoothly to ODIs with her debut against the West Indies at Lincoln on February 26, 2014. Over the next decade, she became a vital asset for New Zealand, playing 92 ODIs and 81 innings. Her career totals of 2,066 runs at an average of 29.94 and a strike rate of 76.37 reflect her ability to both anchor and accelerate. Ten half-centuries and two centuries, including her career-best 122 against Ireland in Dublin on June 8, 2018, underscore her capacity to deliver under pressure. That innings, featuring 15 boundaries and a six, propelled New Zealand to a record 491/4, a crushing 347-run victory over Ireland. The match in Christchurch fit seamlessly into Green’s legacy as New Zealand’s middle-order anchor. Batting at number 4 in the first innings, she rebuilt the innings after early wickets, blending crisp drives and calculated placements to reach her 10th ODI half-century.#new_zealand #south_africa #white_ferns #hagley_oval #maddy_green
Harmanpreet Kaur climbs to seventh in ODI rankings as Smriti Mandhana retains top spot India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur has risen to seventh in the latest Women’s ODI batting rankings, while her deputy Smriti Mandhana maintained her position at the summit. The update, released on Tuesday, also saw New Zealand’s Sophie Devine drop two places to ninth, allowing Kaur to move up a spot. Jemimah Rodrigues remained at 12th in the rankings. New Zealand’s Maddy Green made significant strides in the rankings following her standout performance in the final match of their ICC Women’s Championship series against Zimbabwe. The 33-year-old batter scored an unbeaten 94 in Dunedin, contributing to her team’s 200-run victory that completed a 3-0 series sweep. This innings propelled her up five places to 17th, with her career-best 610 rating points. Amelia Kerr, New Zealand’s all-rounder, also advanced in the rankings after a stellar performance in the series finale. She was named Player of the Match for her all-round effort—scoring 80 and taking 5/22—securing the Player of the Series award. Kerr moved from 21st to joint-19th, accumulating over 600 rating points across both batting and bowling categories. Other New Zealand players saw progress in the rankings. Isabelle Gaze climbed three places to 61st in batting, while seam bowlers Rosemary Mair and Bree Illing advanced seven and five spots, respectively, to 58th and 79th in bowling. In the T20I rankings, Kerr reached a career-best 694 rating points after her 78-run innings against South Africa in 44 balls.#smriti_mandhana #harmanpreet_kaur #sophie_devine #amelia_kerr #maddy_green
