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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Raf Nicholson at the Kia Oval

England’s Wyatt-Hodge blasts New Zealand out of Women’s T20 World Cup

England's Danni Wyatt-Hodge batting against New Zealand
Danni Wyatt-Hodge on her way to an unbeaten 89 as England chase down New Zealand’s total. Photograph: Colorsport/Ashley Western/Shutterstock

New Zealand’s World Cup title defence came to a soggy end at the Oval on Saturday night, as England danced home by nine wickets in a one-sided hammering thanks to a 128-run partnership between Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Sophia Dunkley. The crowd of 21,018 was a record for a Women’s T20 World Cup group-stage match.

England have topped Group B and will more than likely face either India or South Africa in next week’s semi-final, pending the result of Sunday’s Group A clash between Australia and India. The result also means that West Indies have qualified for the semi-finals at New Zealand’s expense.

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