Alice Capsey Shines as England Defeats New Zealand in T20 World Cup Warm-Up
Freya Kemp praised Alice Capsey for her 'ruthless' performance in England's recent T20 World Cup warm-up against New Zealand, which concluded with a seven-wicket victory in Derby. This match marked a strong start for the team, with hopes high for continued success in the upcoming series. Capsey, who was elevated to the opening position, delivered an impressive unbeaten 74 off 51 balls, marking her highest score in international cricket. Kemp noted the importance of securing wins in international cricket, stating, "That's a really important thing for us as a group. We just want to get over the line and get those wins." Kemp, who returned to bowling after a 14-month injury lay-off, contributed 31 not out to help seal the victory. Despite her previous struggles with back stress fractures, she expressed her excitement about being back on the field, saying, "It was really nice to be back bowling the other night." Former England bowler Tash Farrant highlighted Capsey's potential impact on the game, emphasizing her adaptability and ability to play under pressure. "Capsey has really staked her claim... she is someone who can take the game away," Farrant remarked. Upcoming matches in the series include: Second T20I: Saturday, May 23, in Canterbury Third T20I: Monday, May 25, in Hove As the T20 summer unfolds, England aims to build on this strong performance and capitalize on the momentum.
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-05-22