END OF OVER:50 | 12 Runs 1 Wkt | AUS-W: 256/8 (4 runs required, RR: 5.12)
- Jess Jonassen14 (8b)
- Megan Schutt0 (0b)
- Jenny Gunn9-0-54-2
- Katherine Sciver-Brunt9-1-42-2
5.30pm The celebrations begin in the England camp. They secure their first World Cup win over Australia since 1993. The result also means the hosts jump to the top of the points table.
It was a thrilling finish with the game boiling down to the last ball. Australia were left needing six off the last ball, but Gunn kept her head and kept Jess Jonassen to just two. She had earlier smacked 39 off 42 balls to help boost England to 259. Brunt was also central to the win, following up her breezy 45 with two wickets and a crucial catch. Hope you enjoyed the coverage as much as we did bringing it to you. This finish has really lit up the tournament. Karthik Krishnaswamy's report, which will be updated shortly, will tell you the full story of this blockbuster. Until next time, this is Deivarayan Muthu saying phew!
Brunt, Player of the Match: England-Australia is always a show. I am happy I performed well. We've got such a good line-up, and sometimes it is hard to bat up the order. We have had a lot of practice batting lower down the order. I think 200-220 was good. To finish with that [259] gave us the confidence. As I bowler, I don't really like bowling on these flat pitches. Both sides' bowlers varied the pace. It is always nice to get one up over the Aussies. It is the first one they have lost and you can never count them out. Just a wee one (what about the celebration tonight?)
Lanning: The crowd created a great atmosphere, and England were just too good today. The games against India and South Africa are going to be tricky. We have to bounce back and put on a strong performance.
Knight: We bat deep, Katherine and Gunn batted well today. It wasn't as good a wicket as the other day. We bowled really straight and the bowling was clinical. Chuffed with the way the girls bowled and really pleased with the win. We have worked hard on our variations at the death and just trusted the bowlers to do that.
Andy: "When did England last win 2 cricket internationals within 5 minutes? Lord's and Bristol joy! Rejoice!"
Amey: "Katherine Brunt, will you marry me? Whattey player!❤️"
smug: "Those 23 wides and godknowswhy decision to hand bowl to Villani in the last over seems to have made the difference, and 'English' fielding."
Australia need six off the last ball!
A Gardner c Brunt b Gunn 11 (7b 0x4 1x6) SR: 157.14
Australia need 16 off the last over to march into the semis. Gunn had provided the finishing kick with the bat. Can she now do it with the ball?
END OF OVER:49 | 6 Runs | AUS-W: 244/7 (16 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 4.97, RRR: 16.00)
- Ashleigh Gardner10 (5b)
- Jess Jonassen3 (4b)
- Katherine Sciver-Brunt9-1-42-2
- Danielle Hazell9-0-64-1