England Women open ODI series with victory over Pakistan

England Women opened their Metro Bank ODI series against Pakistan with a 37-run win at the Incora County Ground, Derby.

Alice Capsey top-scored for England with 44 runs while Pakistan skipper Nida Dar took 3-56 as the home side finished on 243-9.

In the tourist’s innings, Lauren Bell dismissed Sidra Ameen, Sophie Ecclestone shone with 3-26, with Charlie Dean, Bell and Kate Cross ending on two wickets apiece.

Pakistan were at 149-4 but reached 206-9 from 50 overs.

Charlie Dean’s post-match press conference is available to download here

The three-match Metro Bank ODI series continues in Taunton on Sunday.

Women’s Vitality IT20 Series v Pakistan Women fixtures

11 May: 1st Women’s Vitality IT20 – Edgbaston, Birmingham, England won by 53 runs

17 May: 2nd Women’s Vitality IT20 – The County Ground, Northampton, England won by 65 runs

19 May: 3rd Women’s Vitality IT20 – Headingley, Leeds, England won by 34 runs

Women’s Metro Bank One-Day International Series v Pakistan Women fixtures

23 May: 1st Women’s Metro Bank One-Day International – County Ground, Derby, England won by 37 runs

26 May: 2nd Women’s Metro Bank One-Day International – The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, 11am

29 May: 3rd Women’s Metro Bank One-Day International – The Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford, 1pm

ENDS