The 18-year-old struck a 21-ball fifty – England’s fastest in women’s T20 internationals – as they chased down 106 to win with 34 balls to spare. England reached the target comfortably after Sophie Ecclestone took a double-wicket maiden as Ireland were bowled out for just 105, but there were a few warning sings as they lost six wickets during the chase. Knight was full of compliments for Capsey, who had been selected for the tournament despite shattering her collarbone and undergoing an operation to insert plates and screws back in December. “So the way that she’s been able to come back and work through that and come back is brilliant. “(We were) trying to do what individuals wanted and also trying to (keep) our main focus on the game.”

Source: The Herald February 13, 2023 17:46 UTC