WWT20: Edwards steers England to 148-5 against Pakistan

CHENNAI: England posted 148 for five against Pakistan in their last match in the Women’s World Twenty20 here at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk on Sunday night.

Winning the toss, England captain Charlotte Edwards decided to bat first and opened the innings herself with Tammy Beaumont. Both provided a sound start of 68 from nine overs.

Then off-break bowler Nida Dar made a breakthrough taking three quick wickets within and England reached 89-3.

Danielle Wyatt joined Edwards to add 59 runs but two wickets fell in the final over as England Women finished their innings on 148-5.

Edwards remained not out on 77 as her 61-ball innings was laced with ten fours while Beaumont made 37.

For Pakistan Women, Nida Dar captured three wickets for 21 runs and seamer Asmavia Iqbal took two for 18.