Dunkley creates England selection headache with standout performance

Sophia Dunkley smashed a superb 57 off 37 balls for England in their victory against Scotland at Headingley after coming in for injured captain Nat Sciver-Brunt; watch the ICC Women's T20 World Cup exclusively live on Sky Sports

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>Sophia Dunkley has given England a selection headache after her fine performance in England's 38-run win against Scotland in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

>Dunkley, England's long-time opener, was dropped for the first two matches of the tournament after a disappointing run of form saw her average 16.33 and post a highest score of just 26 over six warm-up matches, but she returned to the side at No 3 in place of injured captain Nat Sciver-Brunt.

>To say she took her chance would be an understatement. After a shock first-ball wicket left England 0-1, the Surrey batter posted a game-high 57 off 37 balls as she propelled her side to an insurmountable total of 200 and an eventual victory.

>With Sciver-Brunt set to return for England's last group game against New Zealand - and Amy Jones, Danni Wyatt-Hodge and in-form Alice Capsey rounding out an accomplished top order - Dunkley has left head coach Charlotte Edwards with decisions to make as a crucial period of the competition approaches.

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>"It was great to get out there," Dunkley said. "I found it quite tricky up front, and I thought they bowled pretty well, but it was great to get out there and get the win for England.

>"It's tournament cricket. I think all 15 are so important in a World Cup - you just try and stay as ready as you can on the sidelines and that's what I tried to do.

>"Nice to fit in and contribute, but I think the most important thing is that we got the two points and keep the momentum going into the next game."

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>Former England seamer Tash Farrant on Sky Sports:

>"Being dropped just before a home T20 World Cup - that would be such a tough pill to swallow. So fair play to Sophia Dunkley for the way she responded. I've seen her over the past couple of days - she was trying to stay as positive as she possibly could, and she's always trying to be a positive presence in the group and a good team member.

>"She always goes hard in the powerplay. She always causes a bit of chaos, but it was very effective. She finds the boundary with ease.

>"When her half-century was brought up [after the game], you could see the emotion - it's been a tough couple of weeks for her, but she's kept herself in a good mindset, so that if she was needed, she could turn up like she did."

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>England all-rounder Dani Gibson, speaking to Sky Sports:

>"She'll be disappointed that she's not been playing but to step up the way she did just shows her character.

>"She took her opportunity and showed just what she's capable of. It was just great to watch from the sidelines."

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