TAMMY Beaumont responded to calls to boost her strike rate with a belligerent 97 to set up a comprehensive England win in the opening T20 international against New Zealand at Chelmsford, writes JEREMY BLACKMORE.
Beaumont cashed in against a rusty New Zealand attack and made the tourists pay for three dropped catches, smashing 13 fours and a six off just 65 balls at the crease.
With Amy Jones hitting a quickfire 31 and Sophia Dunkley chipping in with a useful unbeaten 23, England posted their highest ever T20 total at Chelmsford.
In reply, New Zealand were soon in trouble with star ...