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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Raf Nicholson

England wobble but wriggle past New Zealand to stay in World Cup reckoning

Anya Shrubsole relishes the moment as England foil the World Cup semi-final chances of hosts New Zealand.
Anya Shrubsole relishes the moment as England foil the World Cup semi-final chances of hosts New Zealand. Photograph: Fiona Goodall-ICC/ICC/Getty Images

England all but eliminated New Zealand’s chances of reaching the semi-finals of their home World Cup on Sunday – though not after a thorough scare, losing five wickets for 20 runs in their chase of 204 before finally securing a jittery win with one wicket to spare.

It should have been a straightforward run chase after England had bowled New Zealand out in 48.5 overs, thanks to three wickets apiece from Kate Cross and Sophie Ecclestone. A half century from Nat Sciver and contributions from Heather Knight (42) and Sophia Dunkley (33) later, and England were coasting at 176 for four.

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