England survive top-order implosion as Sarah Glenn derails Pakistan's victory hopes
Knight, Jones engineer recovery from 11 for 4 to set up 53-run victory at Edgbaston
Knight, Jones engineer recovery from 11 for 4 to set up 53-run victory at Edgbaston
Commentator: Rvel Zahid
And that's it for our coverage of the series opener. I'm Rvel Zahid, and do join us for the remaining two matches. Thank you for your company. Cheers!
Heather Knight, England Captain: Some really good stuff, the way we fought back (was good). I liked the intent of the girls, but need better execution next time...first game of summer, we were desperate to put on a show; just need the girls to execute it a bit better. I thought we ran outstandingly today, lots of twos which was really nice to see. Can't always rely on your power. We adapted pretty well in the middle and we need different skills as a batter (in different venues). They are amazing world class spinners and they are all very different and have quite different personalities. She (Amy Jones) is an unbelievable cricketer that goes under the radar, some of the catches she pulls off is brilliant...we almost take that for granted. She took four catches not quite the fifer but yeah she is great and obviously with the bat she put pressure back on batters.
Nida Dar, Pakistan Captain: I think we stared well in the power play in the batting and bowling but we needed to go on. It was a great opportunity but we need to work in the middle phase. We need to sit together and plan for the next match. Yes, we had some lapses in the fielding but the catches we took were brilliant so that's a positive. Bowling is our strength and we will rely especially on our spinners as well as fast bowlers, just need to carry the momentum. In the powerplay, batters did really well but need to take that momentum till the end
Amy Jones, Player of the Match: It was great fun and glad the hundred was here. Cap meant a huge amount, very lucky to get a 100. It's an incredible group of girls. A good friend (gave the cap to me) so it felt special. It's definitely challenging upfront. I thought Pakistan bowled really, well. Their seamers bowled really well. It was about rebuilding and there are some learnings for us. Gibson hits areas that not many can hit. It was great watching, got good score in the end. That catch felt good (the one at leg side). Every ball feels like it's coming to me (when spinners are operating). Spinners have different strengths and it's good fun keeping.
Hypocaust: "This is the first time that Amy Jones has taken 3 catches in the same T20I innings. Sophie Ecclestone has now taken at least one wicket in her last 14 consecutive T20Is."
nabeel: "@ Jiyah Well I think you should never bet on PAK. One minute up the other minute down and vice versa."
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