All-round England reach final with easy win
England Women produced an accomplished fielding display in enervating heat before solid contributions from the top order helped secure a seven-wicket win
England Women produced an accomplished fielding display in enervating heat before solid contributions from the top order helped secure a seven-wicket win
Scorer: Gopi Rangarajan | Commentator: Andrew McGlashan
England are into the World Twenty20 final. A very impressive performance from an outstanding team. They were never challenged in this game from the moment they ran out Suzie Bates in the first over. The chase was well managed, led by Charlotte Edwards and later Sarah Taylor. In truth, New Zealand were disappointing. They lacked intent with the bat - 120 would have been a good score - and didn't try to make enough happen in the field. I'll bring you some reaction shortly.
Presentation time: Suzie Bates "We knew we'd come up a few short but I'm proud of the way we tried to defend it. When the pitch was slower we didn't adjust. It was tough to hit boundaries. England are the No. 1 side and we knew we'd have to play well."
Charlotte Edwards "It's our best performance with the ball so far. It turned a lot more here. It was tough, but I'm really pleased we got over the line. Lydia sets the standard for us in the field and it was a good all-round effort."
The Player of Match also goes to Edwards for her batting and captaincy. So England now wait for tomorrow's semi between Australia and West Indies to find out who they'll play on Sunday. For now it's goodbye from me. Enjoy the men's match.
So Arran Brindle has to come to the crease but isn't on strike
LS Greenway c Devine b Ruck 22 (30m 19b 2x4 0x6) SR: 115.78
New Zealand have been in the last two World T20 finals, losing both, one to Australia and one to England
England Women produced an accomplished fielding display in enervating heat before solid contributions from the top order helped secure a seven-wicket win
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