Tag: Series opener


  • New Zealand Edge England in Copper Box Thriller to Open Netball Series

    New Zealand Edge England in Copper Box Thriller to Open Netball Series

    New Zealand edge past England in Copper Box thriller England’s Roses suffered a narrow 61-58 defeat at the Copper Box Arena as New Zealand’s Silver Ferns took the opening game of their three-match netball Series. Ranked fourth in the world, England pushed the second-ranked Ferns all the way, but a late surge from the visitors…

  • Silver Ferns edge Roses in tight London opener

    Silver Ferns edge Roses in tight London opener

    Silver Ferns edge Roses in a tense London opener The Silver Ferns held their nerve to scrape a 61-58 victory over the England Roses in a tightly fought London opener, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The win was built on calm execution under pressure and a standout defensive shift from Midcourter Kate…

  • Silver Ferns Rally to Beat Roses in London Thriller to Take Series Lead

    Silver Ferns Rally to Beat Roses in London Thriller to Take Series Lead

    London Opener Sees Silver Ferns Edge Roses in a Pendulum Battle The Silver Ferns edged the England Roses 61-58 in a tightly contested opener of their three-match series in London, feeding off composure under pressure and a late defensive surge. The win puts New Zealand 1-0 ahead in the series as both teams prepare for…

  • Pakistan upstages Sri Lanka in ODI opener as Agha and Rauf shine

    Pakistan upstages Sri Lanka in ODI opener as Agha and Rauf shine

    Overview: Pakistan take the opening advantage in a tense ODI Pakistan moved ahead in the three-match ODI series after a commanding performance against Sri Lanka, posting 299-5 on the board before restricting the visitors to 293-9 in 50 overs. Agha Salman’s undefeated 105 off 87 balls and a disciplined bowling display from Haris Rauf set…