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Commentator: Andrew McGlashan

New Zealand win by eight wickets and take the Commonwealth Games bronze medal. An utter thumping for England. They just did not seem switched on today. New Zealand on top from start to finish. Their spinners were superb and then captain Sophie Devine ensured the run chase caused no concerns. A massive 49 balls to spare. A lot of New Zealand players head towards Katherine Brunt who, I think, has a few tears in her eyes. How much longer will she carry on? But this is a significant moment for New Zealand. There were some big selection calls made recently, some viewed as quite controversial, but this is a good start for new coach Ben Sawyer. They are largely a young team and this will build their confidence. England, too, are bringing in fresh faces and at times they looked very good in this tournament but they faded in the knockout matches. They missed Heather Knight. So, we know the three teams who will be on the podium, but who will be taking gold in a few hours when Australia take on India? That has the makings of a fantastic contest and we'll be back to bring you all the action. Thanks for joining us for this one, congratulations to New Zealand, and from Andrew McGlashan it's goodbye.

11.5
1
Wong to Devine, 1 run, and there it is! With a dropped catch as Devine launches it straight but it bursts through the hands of Sciver at mid-on
11.4
4
Wong to Devine, FOUR, heaved through the leg side, more power from Devine out to deep midwicket to reach fifty from 39 balls to lead New Zealand to a medal
11.3
1
Wong to Kerr, 1 run, a slower ball, full at the stumps, worked to mid-on
11.2
0
Wong to Kerr, no run, short, angles down the leg side, Kerr doesn't connect with her hook shot...borderline for a wide
11.1
1
Wong to Devine, 1 run, a short ball at the body, pulled to long leg off the top edge

Wong returns

END OF OVER:
11 | 9 Runs | NZ-W: 104/2 (7 runs required from 54 balls, RR: 9.45, RRR: 0.77)

  • Sophie Devine45 (37b)
  • Amelia Kerr20 (13b)
  • Sarah Glenn2-0-18-0
  • Freya Kemp2-0-17-1
10.6
1
Glenn to Devine, 1 run, cracked off the back foot to deep cover

NZ Women 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st54SW BatesSFM Devine
2nd9SFM DevineGE Plimmer
3rd48SFM DevineAC Kerr