26/10Result
27th Match, ICC Women's World Cup at Visakhapatnam, Oct 26 2025
ENG Women won by 8 wkts (124b rem)
Player of the Match
Amy JonesEngland Women
26/10Result
27th Match, ICC Women's World Cup at Visakhapatnam, Oct 26 2025
ENG Women won by 8 wkts (124b rem)
Player of the Match
Amy JonesEngland Women

1:39pm What a turnaround from England. And what a collapse from a NZ POV. At 89-1, the White Ferns were cruising, with Amelia Kerr and Plimmer looking in good touch. Kerr, though, fell trying to clear the fence and Plimmer followed suit immediately, triggering a collapse that ended with NZ losing their last nine wickets for just 79 runs. Devine, in her last ODI innings, could not bail her side out of trouble either, and that sort of sums up how frustrating this campaign has been for New Zealand.

England were very patchy at the start. Smith could not get her length right, Bell could not make much of an impact as well. But once the spinners started dominating proceedings post the powerplay, NZ did not have many answers. The wickets were shared among those who bowled. But Ecclestone only bowled four balls and was off the field for almost the entirety of the innings, and that could be something to keep an eye on. For now, England will be happy with what they are chasing and will be fancying their chances too. Join Alan in a bit for the chase!

Alice Capsey: Very happy. Nice to get the ball in the hand. We have done really well to restrict them to a low total, and hopefully we can knock them off now. (On which wicket today was her favourite) The first one, because the second was a full toss (smiles). Happy to contribute. (On the pitch) Looked like there was a bit of turn when I was bowling it slower. Start of the spell, it was about bowling as straight as possible. Longer it went on, felt it was hard to hit straight. Take learnings from the first innings and being aware of it when we went out to bat. Pace off and cutters (were effective). Anything that was targeting the stumps was hard to hit. Making sure we have clear plans (for each bowler). No chase is easy, but hopefully (we can chase this down). Fingers crossed.

38.2
W
Smith to Tahuhu, OUT, chipped up, and a superb grab by Dean! NZ bundled out for 168 in their last innings at this World Cup! Fired in full just outside off. Tahuhu looks at the length and thinks she can pop this downtown. Does not get the power she wants, though, and that brings Dean into play at mid off. She tracks the ball all the way and then completes a sharp catch over her shoulder. Top work in the field and England, after a scratchy beginning, have pulled things back wonderfully!

LMM Tahuhu c Dean b Smith 2 (9m 8b 0x4 0x6) SR: 25

38.1
0
Smith to Tahuhu, no run, angled in on a length on off. Tahuhu stays back and defends

sss: "things looked so rosy at 89/1.....sigh :("

END OF OVER:
38 | 3 Runs 1 Wkt | NZ-W: 168/9 | RR: 4.42

  • Lea Tahuhu2 (6b)
  • Eden Carson1 (1b)
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt7-0-31-2
  • Linsey Smith9-0-30-2
37.6
1
Nat Sciver-Brunt to Tahuhu, 1 run, back of a length on off. Tahuhu waits for it before tugging it towards deep mid wicket
37.5
1
Nat Sciver-Brunt to Carson, 1 run, back of a length on leg stump. Carson gets inside the line and glances it down to fine leg

Well, they say whenever there is a collapse, chances are there may be a run-out too. Sounds about right after that happened moments ago. Carson is the last batter in

37.4
W
Nat Sciver-Brunt to Tahuhu, OUT, back of a length outside off. Tahuhu drops it into the off side and looks at her partner. Kerr has to scramble a little after reacting late and she could be in trouble here. Oh dear - Jess Kerr is indeed in trouble. And NZ, by extension, are in more than a spot of bother too. The throw by Dean (from extra cover) was accurate and Jones' glovework was nifty too. Kerr is just short of the crease, and NZ lose another - this time to a run-out!

JM Kerr run out 10 (17m 12b 1x4 0x6) SR: 83.33

37.3
0
Nat Sciver-Brunt to Tahuhu, no run, back of a length just outside off. Tahuhu hops up onto her toes and stabs it back to the bowler
37.2
1
Nat Sciver-Brunt to JM Kerr, 1 run, back of a length on middle and leg. Kerr works it towards deep mid wicket
37.1
0
Nat Sciver-Brunt to JM Kerr, no run, almost a yorker just outside off. Kerr jams down on it and clinks it back to the bowler

END OF OVER:
37 | 3 Runs | NZ-W: 165/8 | RR: 4.45

  • Lea Tahuhu1 (3b)
  • Jess Kerr9 (10b)
  • Linsey Smith9-0-30-2
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt6-0-28-2
36.6
0
Smith to Tahuhu, no run, tossed up nicely on a full length outside off. Kerr goes for the booming cover drive but only grabs a handful of fresh air
36.5
1
Smith to JM Kerr, 1 run, shortish outside off. Kerr waits on it and eases it towards sweeper cover
36.4
1
Smith to Tahuhu, 1 run, low full toss outside off. Tahuhu gets under it a little and slices it towards sweeper cover

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ENG Women 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st75TT BeaumontAE Jones
2nd83HC KnightAE Jones
3rd14DN WyattAE Jones