How 'Kemp-son' are solving England's batting problem
A punishing 61-run partnership off 21 balls between Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson shows promise that England may have resolved their middle-order struggles in white-ball cricket.
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"We've probably lacked a little bit of power at the back-end and it's nice to have some real six-hitters coming in and giving us some momentum."
— Sophia Dunkley , Athlete
"It's a huge difference from where they were last year."
— Alex Hartley , Athlete
"It was one of those partnerships that we've all been dying for - it was one that England needed to happen going into the latter stages."
— Katherine Sciver-Brunt , Athlete
Key People
Alex Hartley is a former England cricketer and World Cup winner.
Charlotte Edwards is the coach of the England women's cricket team.
Dani Gibson is a cricketer who plays for England.
Ebony Rainford-Brent is a former England cricketer and broadcaster.
Freya Kemp is an English cricketer known for her impressive bowling performance.
Katherine Sciver-Brunt is an England cricketer known for her bowling and batting abilities.
Sophia Dunkley is a cricketer who plays for England.
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A punishing 61-run partnership off 21 balls between Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson shows promise that England may have resolved their middle-order struggles in white-ball cricket.
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