30
Over 30. 8 runs. Bowler: Sophie Devine. England Women: 172/2(rr 5.73)
29.2Devine to A Jones4
Four runs. FOUR! Sophie Devine to Amy Jones. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. England produced a commanding performance to seal a comfortable victory over New Zealand ahead of the semi-final. Amy Jones led the charge with a superb unbeaten 86, anchoring the innings with confidence and composure. Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight provided valuable support, playing measured and responsible knocks of 40 and 33 respectively, that ensured England remained in complete control throughout the chase. For New Zealand, it was a tough outing with the ball. Despite some disciplined spells, they struggled to make early inroads during the powerplay, allowing England to build a solid foundation. Sophie Devine and Lea Tahuhu were the only wicket-takers, claiming one scalp each. Amy Jones is the Player of the Match for her brilliant performance with the bat.
29.1Devine to A Jones4
Four runs. FOUR! Sophie Devine to Amy Jones. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
29
End of over. Over 29. 5 runs. Bowler: Suzie Bates. England Women: 164/2(rr 5.66)
28.6Bates to A Jones1
One run. Suzie Bates to Amy Jones. Off break length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Mair.
28.5Bates to A Jones0
Dot ball. Suzie Bates to Amy Jones. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Devine.
28.4Bates to D Wyatt-Hodge1
One run. Suzie Bates to Danni Wyatt-Hodge. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Kerr.
28.3Bates to A Jones1
One run. Suzie Bates to Amy Jones. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, run save by Kerr.
28.2Bates to D Wyatt-Hodge1
One run. Suzie Bates to Danni Wyatt-Hodge. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Halliday.
28.1Bates to A Jones1
One run. Suzie Bates to Amy Jones. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by Green.
28
End of over. Over 28. 1 run. Bowler: Sophie Devine. England Women: 159/2(rr 5.68)
27.6Devine to D Wyatt-Hodge0
Dot ball. Sophie Devine to Danni Wyatt-Hodge. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Plimmer.
27.5Devine to D Wyatt-Hodge0
Dot ball. Sophie Devine to Danni Wyatt-Hodge. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Kerr.
27.5Devine to D Wyatt-Hodgewd
Wide. Wide Sophie Devine to Danni Wyatt-Hodge. Half volley, down leg side on the front foot sweeping, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, mis-fielded by Gaze.
27.4Devine to D Wyatt-Hodge0
Dot ball. Sophie Devine to Danni Wyatt-Hodge. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
27.3Devine to D Wyatt-Hodge0
Dot ball. Sophie Devine to Danni Wyatt-Hodge. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Carson.
27.2Devine to D Wyatt-Hodge0
Dot ball. Sophie Devine to Danni Wyatt-Hodge. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Plimmer.
27.1Devine to H KnightW
Wicket. OUT! L.B.W. Sophie Devine to Heather Knight. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, hit pad. Tarpped in front and gone.
27
End of over. Over 27. 7 runs. Bowler: Jess Kerr. England Women: 158/1(rr 5.85)
26.6Kerr to A Jones4
Four runs. FOUR! Jess Kerr to Amy Jones. Back of a length, to leg on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past fine leg for 4 runs.
26.5Kerr to A Jones0
Dot ball. Jess Kerr to Amy Jones. Half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Devine.