Scorecards / 2026 / England v New Zealand
Women's One Day International · New Zealand Women tour of EnglandEngland v New Zealand: ODI scorecard, 16 May 2026
New Zealand won by 17 runs (D/L method). 16 May 2026, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Cardiff.
Result
Runs per over- Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Cardiff
England: runs per over New Zealand: runs per over
England innings
181/7 (33 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL Lambc IC Gaze b BG Illing | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 |
| J Grewcockc IC Gaze b RA Mair | 10 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 35.7 |
| HC Knightc IC Gaze b BG Illing | 28 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 66.7 |
| A Capseyc IG Sharp b RA Mair | 45 | 45 | 4 | 0 | 100.0 |
| FG Kempc RA Mair b AC Kerr | 20 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 71.4 |
| DR Gibsonb NH Patel | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 |
| AE Jonesc IG Sharp b JM Kerr | 27 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 128.6 |
| CE Deannot out | 16 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 |
| S Ecclestonenot out | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 175.0 |
| Extras | 19 (b 0, lb 6, w 13, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 181/7 (33 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: LK Bell, L Filer
Fall of wickets: 1-7 (EL Lamb, 1.3 ov); 2-47 (J Grewcock, 10.5 ov); 3-66 (HC Knight, 15.1 ov); 4-123 (FG Kemp, 24.5 ov); 5-125 (A Capsey, 25.3 ov); 6-127 (DR Gibson, 26.3 ov); 7-172 (AE Jones, 32.1 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM Kerr | 7 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 4.43 |
| BG Illing | 7 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 4.14 |
| RA Mair | 7 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 5.86 |
| AC Kerr | 6 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 6.67 |
| NH Patel | 4 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 |
| SW Bates | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.50 |
New Zealand innings
141/4 (24.4 ov)| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW Bateslbw b LK Bell | 12 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 80.0 |
| GE Plimmerlbw b LK Bell | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 |
| AC Kerrlbw b LK Bell | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 |
| ML Greenb DR Gibson | 37 | 43 | 5 | 0 | 86.0 |
| BM Hallidaynot out | 42 | 54 | 4 | 0 | 77.8 |
| IC Gazenot out | 22 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 95.7 |
| Extras | 20 (b 0, lb 2, w 18, nb 0) | ||||
| Total | 141/4 (24.4 overs) | ||||
Did not bat: IG Sharp, JM Kerr, NH Patel, RA Mair, BG Illing
Fall of wickets: 1-21 (SW Bates, 2.6 ov); 2-27 (AC Kerr, 4.2 ov); 3-40 (GE Plimmer, 6.1 ov); 4-97 (ML Green, 17.3 ov)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LK Bell | 5.4 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 5.12 |
| L Filer | 5 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 7.20 |
| S Ecclestone | 5 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 6.00 |
| CE Dean | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 4.60 |
| DR Gibson | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.25 |
Match summary
England played New Zealand in a women's One Day International at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Cardiff on 16 May 2026, part of New Zealand Women tour of England. New Zealand won by 17 runs (D/L method).
New Zealand won the toss and chose to field.
BM Halliday was named player of the match.
On 16 May 2026 the on-field umpires were JM Williams and S Redfern, with H Pack as match referee.
How the innings went
England made 181/7 in 33 overs. A Capsey top-scored with 45 from 45 balls, including 4 fours and 0 sixes. BG Illing took 2 for 29. The biggest stand before a wicket was 57 runs between FG Kemp and A Capsey.
New Zealand made 141/4 in 24.4 overs. BM Halliday top-scored with 42 from 54 balls, including 4 fours and 0 sixes. LK Bell took 3 for 29. The biggest stand before a wicket was 57 runs between ML Green and BM Halliday.
Extras
England's innings of 181/7 in 33 overs included 19 extras: 13 wides, 0 no-balls, 0 byes and 6 leg byes. New Zealand's innings of 141/4 in 24.4 overs included 20 extras: 18 wides, 0 no-balls, 0 byes and 2 leg byes.
Questions and answers
Who won England v New Zealand on 16 May 2026?
New Zealand won by 17 runs (D/L method).
Who top-scored in England v New Zealand?
A Capsey scored 45 from 45 balls for England, the highest score of the match.
Who took the most wickets in England v New Zealand?
LK Bell, with 3 for 29.
What was the highest partnership?
57 runs between FG Kemp and A Capsey for England.
Who won the toss?
New Zealand, who chose to field.
Where was England v New Zealand played?
At Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Cardiff, on 16 May 2026.