2717dThe Report by Akshay Gopalakrishnan

England thrash West Indies to top table

Heather Knight led England to 220 on a slow surface before their bowlers strangled West Indies in the chase to set up a semi-final clash against South Africa

Match Centre

Commentator: Nikhil Kalro

END OF OVER:
50 | (maiden) | WI-W: 128/9 (93 runs required, RR: 2.56)

  • Kyshona Knight12 (43b)
  • Qiana Joseph0 (0b)
  • Heather Knight7-2-25-1
  • Anya Shrubsole6-2-12-1

5.00pm The difference in class between both sides was very evident this afternoon. On a slow surface, West Indies conceded far too many runs to stand a chance. And then, England showed West Indies how to defend on a slow turner. They finish the group stage of this year's World Cup as table-toppers.

West Indies, on the other hand, could only muster 128 in 50 overs, far below par, albeit on a slow surface. They finish with just two wins through the tournament. Not a good day, not a good fortnight for West Indies, but as long as they go back and improve.

Heather Knight is the Player of the Match: "Really nice, wanted to put in a special performance, got a semi-final on Tuesday. A little worried, very dry wicket. managed to get a couple of partnerships together. Really have to scrap for your runs. Support has been brilliant, it makes a difference when you're playing."

Stafanie Taylor: "Well, we didn't get the start we wanted. Not consistent enough. I trusted the judgement of my partner, but when I went upstairs, I felt like I wanted to kill her (Taylor's non-review of her lbw). Our bowlers did well to restrict them to 220."

49.6
0
Knight to Kyshona A Knight, no run, very full outside off, driven gently and straight back to the bowler
49.5
0
Knight to Kyshona A Knight, no run, flighted outside off, driven to covers
49.4
0
Knight to Kyshona A Knight, no run, full on middle and leg, defended back
49.3
0
Knight to Kyshona A Knight, no run, full on off, driven to the off side
49.2
0
Knight to Kyshona A Knight, no run, back of a length, tucked to midwicket

Replays show the lbw would have been umpire's call as the ball just clipped the outside of legstump

49.1
0
Knight to Kyshona A Knight, no run, pitched up on off, driven down the pitch

WI Women 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st34Kycia A KnightHK Matthews
2nd3SR TaylorHK Matthews
3rd27CN NationHK Matthews
4th9DJS DottinCN Nation
5th16MR AguilleiraCN Nation
6th1MR AguilleiraKyshona A Knight
7th9ASS FletcherKyshona A Knight
8th1Kyshona A KnightAK Peters
9th28A MohammedKyshona A Knight
10th0Kyshona A KnightQ Joseph