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Dunedin [New Zealand], March 19 (ANI): Skipper Heather Knight’s blitzkrieg powered England to a comfortable 27-run win over New Zealand in the first T20I of the five-match series at the University Oval on Tuesday. Heather’s quick-paced 63 off 39 deliveries powered England to a competitive total of 160/4. In reply, the hosts got off to a promising start with stand-in skipper Suzie Bates taking the onus of scoring runs while Georgia Plimmer held on to her wicket and rotated the strike. The 59-run partnership kept New Zealand close to the required rate till the conclusion of the powerplay. New Ze…

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