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Tammy Beaumont hit a half-century as England Women clinched a 47-run win over the West Indies in the first match of their Twenty20 series.
Beaumont was the headline act in Derby as the women’s international calendar returned more than six months on from the T20 World Cup in Australia.
“I can tell you that innings felt a long way away four months ago when I got back to cricket (after lockdown) and got bowled by an under-arm in my first session,” Beaumont said.
“I think having three months off from cricket reminded me of the reason I started playing. “It’s amazing to be back out there and to kick things off at the top of the order. Hopefully that’s a good innings to carry on from for the rest of the series.”
The West Indies had stepped in as late replacements after India and South Africa declined to travel due to the coronavirus pandemic. Driven by Beaumont’s 62 from 49 balls, England scored 163-8 despite a collapse of six wickets for 50.
Deandra Dottin battled to 69 in an under-powered response of 116-6 by the West Indies. Katherine Brunt set the standard for the England attack, allowing just eight runs off her four overs.—AFP
