Wyatt-Hodge leads England to nine-wicket win over New Zealand at T20 World Cup
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Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored 89 runs to help England defeat defending champions New Zealand by nine wickets at The Oval, securing a fifth consecutive group-stage win in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. New Zealand posted 163-6 in their 20 overs, with Melie Kerr making 40 and Sophie Devine 30. England chased down the target with 16 balls remaining, thanks to an unbroken 128-run stand between Wyatt-Hodge and Sophia Dunkley, who added 49. The win eliminated New Zealand from the tournament, with West Indies claiming second place in Group B. England will face either Australia or India in the semi-finals at The Oval on Tuesday or Thursday. The defeat ends the international careers of New Zealand veterans Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, and Lea Tahuhu, who combined for 448 T20 caps. Wyatt-Hodge described the pitch at The Oval as "a beauty" and said she enjoyed batting with Dunkley.
What’s reported
England beat New Zealand by nine wickets with 16 balls remaining at The Oval.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored 89 runs; Sophia Dunkley added 49.
New Zealand scored 163-6 in 20 overs; Melie Kerr made 40, Sophie Devine 30.
England finished the group stage with five wins from five matches.
The win eliminated New Zealand, sending West Indies to the semi-finals.
England will play Australia or India in the semi-finals at The Oval on Tuesday or Thursday.
The defeat ends the international careers of Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, and Lea Tahuhu.
A crowd of 21,018 attended the match.
Key figures
Danni Wyatt-Hodge (England batter)
Sophia Dunkley (England batter)
Melie Kerr (New Zealand batter)
Sophie Devine (New Zealand batter)
Suzie Bates (New Zealand batter)
Lea Tahuhu (New Zealand bowler)
Amy Jones (England batter)
Nat Sciver-Brunt (England captain, injured)
Alice Capsey (England fielder)
Freya Kemp (England bowler)
Dani Gibson (England bowler)
Charlie Dean (England bowler)
Lauren Bell (England bowler)
Nensi Patel (New Zealand bowler)
Isabella Gaze (New Zealand wicketkeeper)
Jess Kerr (New Zealand bowler)
Brooke Halliday (New Zealand batter)
Izzy Sharp (New Zealand batter)
Sources: Sky Sports
