Farrell: Wickets didn't come easy for Bird

Matches (10)

ENG-W vs WI-W (1)

IPL (2)

PSL (2)

WCL 2 (1)

IRE vs WI (1)

UAE vs BAN (1)

BAN-A vs NZ-A (1)

ENG v ZIM (1)

RESULT • 1st T20I • Canterbury

WI-W

146/7

ENG-W

(16.3/20 ov, T:147) 150/2

ENG Women won by 8 wickets (with 21 balls remaining)

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RESULT • 63rd Match • IPL • T20 • Wankhede

180/5

(18.2/20 ov, T:181) 121

MI won by 59 runs

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