England’s Wyatt-Hodge blasts New Zealand out of Women’s T20 World Cup
Group B: England, 164-1, bt New Zealand, 163-6, by nine wkts Opener scores unbeaten 89 to oust defending champions New Zealand’s World Cup title defence
Group B: England, 164-1, bt New Zealand, 163-6, by nine wkts Opener scores unbeaten 89 to oust defending champions New Zealand’s World Cup title defence came to a soggy end at the Oval on Saturday night, as England danced home by nine wickets in a one-sided hammering thanks to a 128-run partnership between Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Sophia Dunkley.
The crowd of 21,018 was a record for a Women’s T20 World Cup group-stage match. England have topped Group B and will more than likely face either India or South Africa in next week’s semi-final, pending the result of Sunday’s Group A clash between Australia and India.
The result also means that West Indies have qualified for the semi-finals at New Zealand’s expense. Continue reading...
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