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Cricket World's Player of the Week - Amy Jones, England Women

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Amy Jones struck an unbeaten 92 as England Women began their ODI series, against New Zealand Women, with a four-wicket victory against New Zealand at the Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington earlier today.

Heather Knight’s side needed 208 to win and were 79-6 before a record unbroken seventh-wicket stand of 130 between Jones and Charlie Dean sealed victory.

England’s batting innings saw opener Tammy Beaumont dismissed early by Jess Kerr with experienced duo Knight and Sciver-Brunt scoring 12 runs each as the tourists struggled to find rhythm.

White Ferns captain Amelia Kerr bowled Alice Capsey lbw before dismissing Danni Wyatt.

Then came Jones and Dean’s impressive partnership to spearhead England’s recovery and a 209-6 finish.