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Even when they were getting whacked by Spain before the hour-mark, they were still having plenty of chances.

She whacked two fours in the opening over off Zaida James and did not look back.

Mr Dalton said: "The second I picked up the golf club and whacked that golf ball I loved it."

Lamb was playing an unfamiliar role, coming to the crease in the 36th over, but captain Sciver-Brunt whacked six fours and a six from the wilting Windies bowlers as England passed 300 with ease.

For the Conservatives, how much of its once legendary campaigning muscle is left after getting whacked in the summer?