England Women vs New Zealand Women Live Score and Commentary, 3rd ODI, ENG-W vs NZ-W, 16 May, 2026
COMPLETED / 3rd ODI / Sophia Gardens
181/7 (33 ov)
141/4 (24.4 ov)
New Zealand Women won by 17 runs (DLS method)
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Player of the match
Brooke Halliday,
New Zealand Women
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke Halliday | 42 | 54 | 4 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Isabella Gaze | 22 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 95.65 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Lauren Bell | 5.4 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 5.12 |
| Sophie Ecclestone | 5 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 6.00 |
New Zealand Women won by 17 runs (DLS method)
England Women vs New Zealand Women, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| India Women (ENG-W won by 6 wickets) | 3rd T20I | 2 Jun 2026 |
| India Women (ENG-W won by 26 runs) | 2nd T20I | 30 May 2026 |
| India Women (IND-W won by 38 runs) | 1st T20I | 28 May 2026 |
| New Zealand Women (ENG-W won by 7 wickets) | 3rd T20I | 25 May 2026 |
| New Zealand Women (NZ-W won by 14 runs) | 2nd T20I | 23 May 2026 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| England Women (ENG-W won by 7 wickets) | 3rd T20I | 25 May 2026 |
| England Women (NZ-W won by 14 runs) | 2nd T20I | 23 May 2026 |
| England Women (ENG-W won by 7 wickets) | 1st T20I | 20 May 2026 |
| England Women (NZ-W won by 17 runs (DLS method)) | 3rd ODI | 16 May 2026 |
| England Women (Match abandoned due to rain ) | 2nd ODI | 13 May 2026 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 44 run (7.1 ov): Isabella Gaze: 22 (23), Brooke Halliday: 18 (20)
- Last Bat: Maddy Green 37(43) - b DR Gibson Danielle Gibson
- Fall of Wickets: 21 - 1 Suzie Bates, 40 - 3 Georgia Plimmer, 27 - 2 Amelia Kerr, 97 - 4 Maddy Green
- Reviews Remaining: New Zealand Women - 2 of 2, England Women - 2 of 2
- Toss: New Zealand Women elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: 3rd ODI
- Series: England Women vs New Zealand Women
- Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Time: 03:30 PM
- Venue: Sophia Gardens
- City: Cardiff
- Umpires: Jacqueline Williams (West Indies), Sue Redfern (England), Anna Harris (England, TV)
- Referee: Helen Pack (England)
Lauren Filer to Brooke Halliday, 1 run, fast ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays punch, towards the deep fine leg for 1 run.
Lauren Filer to Isabella Gaze, 1 run, Lauren Filer delivers fast ball at good length, Isabella Gaze hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at third man for 1 run.
Lauren Filer to Brooke Halliday, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Lauren Filer bowls a sharp delivery, and Brooke Halliday goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
End of over 21 (4 runs)
Danielle Gibson to Isabella Gaze, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Isabella Gaze with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Danielle Gibson to Isabella Gaze, 1 run, Danielle Gibson delivers fast ball at good length, Isabella Gaze goes forward and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Danielle Gibson to Brooke Halliday, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, Danielle Gibson has sent that one, way down the leg side. The umpire signals it wide.
Danielle Gibson to Brooke Halliday, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Brooke Halliday goes forward to the delivery, letting it go to the keeper without offering a shot.
Danielle Gibson to Brooke Halliday, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brooke Halliday goes back, plays it with soft hands towards mid on, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
Danielle Gibson to Brooke Halliday, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, delivers cut in the gap to the third man for four.
Danielle Gibson to Brooke Halliday, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brooke Halliday goes forward and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Danielle Gibson to Brooke Halliday, 1 run, Brooke Halliday goes forward and plays a well-timed sweep off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 1 run.
End of over 22 (8 runs)
Charlotte Dean to Brooke Halliday, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Brooke Halliday goes forward to make a confident defensive shot, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.
Charlotte Dean to Isabella Gaze, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Isabella Gaze goes forward, hits sloge sweep in the gap towards third man, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Charlotte Dean to Isabella Gaze, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, played it to the point.
Charlotte Dean to Isabella Gaze, 2 runs, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Isabella Gaze goes forward to make a confident push, sending the ball towards deep point for 2 runs.
Charlotte Dean to Isabella Gaze, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Isabella Gaze hangs in the crease and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Charlotte Dean to Isabella Gaze, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Isabella Gaze goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at mid off, who blocks the ball right away.
End of over 23 (7 runs)
Sophie Ecclestone to Brooke Halliday, 1 run, Sophie Ecclestone delivers off break ball at full length, Brooke Halliday goes forward and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the deep mid wicket, limits Brooke Halliday to just 1 run.
Sophie Ecclestone to Isabella Gaze, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, goes back, played it to the slip.
Sophie Ecclestone to Isabella Gaze, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Isabella Gaze goes forward, plays it with soft hands towards square leg, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.
Sophie Ecclestone to Isabella Gaze, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, yorker, on the stumps, Isabella Gaze goes forward, tucks it toward the fielder at point, who blocks the ball right away.
Sophie Ecclestone to Isabella Gaze, 1 run, Isabella Gaze goes forward to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident chip shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Sophie Ecclestone to Brooke Halliday, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Brooke Halliday goes forward to make a room for himself and hits it towards long on for 1 run.
End of over 24 (3 runs)
Lauren Bell to Brooke Halliday, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Brooke Halliday goes forward, plays flick shot in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
Lauren Bell to Brooke Halliday, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, goes forward, played it to the mid on.
Lauren Bell to Brooke Halliday, 2 runs, Brooke Halliday goes forward and plays a well-timed reverse sweep off an fast ball delivers at a good length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep fine leg for 2 runs.
Lauren Bell to Brooke Halliday, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Brooke Halliday goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.