Heather Knight urges more composure from England after New Zealand collapse

England captain Heather Knight admits her side needed more composure after a staggering collapse handed New Zealand victory in the third T20 in Nelson.

Knight’s side needed eight runs from the final over but Suzie Bates only conceded four as the White Ferns cut England’s lead to 2-1 in the five-match series.England were cruising in pursuit of 156, needing only 29 runs from 29 balls with eight wickets left, before a remarkable collapse ended in a dramatic three-run victory for New Zealand 🇳🇿😳“Maia batted outstandingly. She came out with the intent we wanted and showed her class.

Bouchier made 71 from just 47 balls, sharing a second-wicket stand of 93 with Tammy Beaumont to put England in control, but when the two departed to leave England 127 for three the wheels came off.Knight, Amy Jones and Bess Heath all fell quickly, with Hollie Armitage and Charlie Dean also departing in the final over as New Zealand claimed a three-run victory.

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