Key events
England XI
England are unchanged, Nat Sciver-Brunt is “not far off” says Charlie Dean.
England: Amy Jones (wk), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Charlie Dean (capt), Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell.
New Zealand XI
New Zealand: Melie Kerr (c), Izzy Gaze (wk), Izzy Sharp, Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Suzie Bates, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Lea Tahuhu, Bree Illing.
Nw Zealand win the toss and bat
“Runs on the board and scoreboard pressure,” says NZ captain Melie Kerr. “We have been supporting Ireland and now it’s in our hands, we’re in a privileged position. It’s a must-win match and …we haven’t been near our best yet, this is the day to do it.”
Today’s action is at The Oval, where the temperatures are not quite as dastardly as they have been. Ah, they’re out in the middle, here comes the toss…
Preamble
Hello! It’s been a topsy-turvy few days – first Ireland’s men beating India, then Ireland’s women turning over West Indies by six wickets to celebrate the first T20 World Cup win in their history. Now New Zealand have a chance to turn the tables and secure a semi-final place ahead of the West Indies by beating England (who are already through). It should be intriguing – join us to see how the plates land.
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