Sport Women's T20 World Cup: Sophia Dunkley half-century seals England victory over New Zealand in warm-up

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A Sophia Dunkley half-century proved the difference as England cruised to a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in their Women's T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cape Town.

Seven fours and a six, with a run rate of 157.89, saw Dunkley last all 20 overs, Alice Capsey coming closest to forming a partnership with her as she knocked 28 from 13 deliveries as England put on a strong reply to New Zealand's 114-9.

Despite Mala Bouchler and Katherine Sciver-Brunt both falling for one run apiece, Dunkley stayed firm and hit one to the boundary in the 14th over to secure the victory as England finished on 118-5.