New Zealand have made a solid start in the Women's Ashes T20 at The Oval, reaching 47-0 after 7 overs. Openers Suzie Kerr (33 not out) and Lauren Gaze (14 not out) have put on an unbeaten partnership, with Kerr particularly aggressive.
Power Play Ends, Ecclestone Introduced
The power play concluded at the end of the sixth over, and England captain Heather Knight brought on spinner Sophie Ecclestone for the seventh. Ecclestone conceded just three singles in her first over, keeping the scoring in check.
Rain Threat but Play Unaffected
Rain has started to fall in Manchester, but it is not expected to reach The Oval for at least three hours, so the match should continue uninterrupted. Earlier in the innings, Kerr edged a ball from an England bowler that wicketkeeper Amy Jones failed to gather, though it was a difficult chance.
