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Sport in brief: July 12, 2024

WOMEN’S CRICKET: England take a 3-0 lead into the fourth leg of their five-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand at the Oval on Saturday evening.

Chasing 142 in Thursday’s game, Alice Capsey hit 67 not out to seal England’s six-wicket win with just four balls remaining.

Sophie Ecclestone was the pick of the English bowlers with 4-25 from her four overs as Sophie Devine top-scored for the Kiwis with an unbeaten 58.

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