Summary

  • England beat New Zealand by eight wickets to finish second in group stage

  • They play South Africa in semi-finals on Wednesday - if game, and reserve day, are washed out then England will progress

  • Ecclestone jars left shoulder in first over, returns to field to take wicket but then goes back off

  • Jones makes unbeaten 86 as England chase 169 with 124 balls to spare

  • Smith takes 3-30 and Sciver-Brunt and Capsey take two wickets each as NZ all out for 168

  • Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live Sport reaction at top of page

  1. Goodbyepublished at 11:30 GMT 26 October

    It's farewell from us as England conclude their group stage with a comfortable win against New Zealand at Visakhapatnam.

    Take a read of Ffion Wynne's report to see how it played out.

    There is one last group stage to be played - India against Bangladesh in Navi Mumbai has been delayed by rain but the sides are now coming on for a 43-over match. My colleague Adwaidh Rajan is keeping an eye on that one for you.

    England will be back in action on Wednesday, when they face South Africa in the first semi-final (09:30 GMT), with India and Australia facing off at the same time on Thursday.

    We'll see you then.

  2. 'We didn't want to risk Ecclestone before huge game'published at 11:26 GMT 26 October

    England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt: "We really wanted to put in a good performance today and trust in the methods and ways we've gone about cricket in this tournament.

    "So really happy to put in that performance today and take some confidence into the semi-final."

    On areas they wanted to improve: "Being proactive in the middle order with the bat, the conditions played a part today. With the ball, reaffirming plans and making sure execution is high.

    "As a side, the thing we have to do to show how much we care is the fielding, keeping that energy up in hot conditions was really important.

    "I'm really happy to help influence the girls [as captain] today."

    On Sophie Ecclestone's injury: "I don't know anything further but it was definitely precautionary. We've got a huge match coming up against South Africa so we wouldn't want to risk anything now.

    "We'll know more in a few days."

    On other bowling options: "Danni Wyatt-Hodge put her hand up but Sophia Dunkley has been bowling more in the nets so we went with her.

    "It also gave Alice Capsey a few more overs and she's been brilliant to chuck the ball to and has really been executing very well."

    On Amy Jones: "She was brilliant. Started off with a brilliant partnership with her and Tammy [Beaumont].

    "During our fielding innings, it felt like when the ball was hard still, it was easier to play and they navigated that really well.

    "Amy being there at the end is really important hopefully they can both take confidence into the semi-final."

  3. 'I feel so blessed'published at 11:18 GMT 26 October

    Sophie Devine of New Zealand embraces Nat Sciver-Brunt of England aImage source, Getty Images

    New Zealand captain Sophie Devine: "Disappointed, to be honest. Not to make it about myself, I really wanted to go out on a high and today's per wasn't it. Credit to England, it's not the way we wanted our tournament to go, but there are bigger things in life.

    "We are good enough to be here and when we play our best cricket we can beat anyone in the world. We've got such a high ceiling and it's just about self belief and knowing their best is good enough.

    "I didn't cry as much as I thought I was going to. The great thing about announcing it so early was that I was able to process a lot of those emotions. For me it was never about the result today, it was about enjoying it with my mates. I'm sure we'll spend a bit of time in the dressing room tonight and reflect.

    "It's so incredible to think of the women's game. To see where the game's got to now, it's almost unrecognisable from when we started. I'm going to be the biggest supporter of this game, it's a hugely exciting time. We're professional athletes and we're judged on our results, but it's so much bigger than that. Thank you to everyone who's come out today, I feel so blessed to have played this incredible game - but I'm not fully done just yet, so I'm sure I'll be annoying people around the grounds."

  4. Postpublished at 11:11 GMT 26 October

    New Zealand finish the tournament in sixth with four points and a record of one win, four defeats and two no results.

    Had they won their wash-outs against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, as they'd have been expected to, their match against India last Thursday might have taken a different tone.

  5. 'Bouncing back will give us confidence in the semi-final'published at 11:07 GMT 26 October

    Player of the match, England's Amy Jones on the pitch: "I found it quite challenging, it was quite slow, quite frustrating. Tammy was brilliant at the start, taking a lot of pressure off me.

    "It's hugely exciting to be in the semi-final and to finish second, we're all very happy with that."

    On bouncing back after loss to Australia: "Definitely, we've done that twice in the tournament. A poor performance then bounced back quickly. It will give us confidence for the semi-final."

    On Sophie Devine retiring from ODIs: "It's great for Soph to get this recognition. She's a legend of the game.

    "It's clear to see how much she means to the Kiwis and the rest of the women's game, on and off the pitch."

  6. Postpublished at 11:03 GMT 26 October

    Amy Jones finished on 86 from 92 balls, her highest World Cup score.

    Here's how she brought up her half-century with a six.

  7. Postpublished at 11:00 GMT 26 October

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Sophie Devine of New ZealandImage source, Getty Images

    Many players are taking the time to say thank you and goodbye to Sophie Devine. She has had such an amazing career and is getting a guard of honour as she walks off.

  8. Postpublished at 11:00 GMT 26 October

    England and New Zealand's teams merge and form two lines for a guard of honour for Sophie Devine.

    She walks off the field at the end of an almost 19-year ODI career of 159 matches.

  9. Postpublished at 10:58 GMT 26 October

    Henry Moeran
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    New Zealand have been dealt a poor hand with the weather but many of these players will be back again.

    What a game and win for England.

  10. England win by eight wicketspublished at 29.2 overs
    Breaking

    Eng 172-2

    Amy Jones finishes the match with a four!

    She times the next ball through the covers to bring up England's victory.

    They go through to the semi-finals with a second place finish in the group stage - that means if the semi is washed out then England will progress to the final.

    Five wins, one defeat and a no result for them.

  11. Postpublished at 10:55 GMT 26 October

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Good batting from Amy Jones. Lovely flick of the wrist.

    She still has the confidence to play that shot despite being dismissed in that way many times.

  12. Eng 168-2published at 29.1 overs

    Target 169

    Scores level as Amy Jones lifts Sophie Devine through mid-wicket for four.

    New Zealand immediately stick in a silly mid-on and off - why not, eh?

  13. Eng 164-2published at 29 overs

    Target 169

    Suzie Bates into the attack as well, a valedictory over for her too perhaps?

    Unlike Devine, she is yet to make any statement on her future, but at 38 this is at the very least likely to be her last appearance in the World Cup.

    Five singles off her over - England need just five now.

  14. Eng 159-2published at 28 overs

    Target 169

    Danni Wyatt-Hodge comes to the crease for the first time in this tournament.

    She can't get Sophie Devine away off five deliveries, although a wide among those dot balls means it's not a wicket maiden for the New Zealand skipper.

    For the record, Knight's wicket was an umpire's call on leg stump so wouldn't have been overturned.

  15. Postpublished at 10:45 GMT 26 October

    Henry Moeran
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    Amy Jones of England (L) touches gloves with team mate Heather Knight (R)Image source, Getty Images

    Heather Knight is doing the decent thing and walking off the field.

    A wicket for Sophie Devine who gets a huge hug off her teammates.

  16. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 27.1 overs

    Knight lbw b Devine 33 (Eng 158-2)

    Sophie Devine of New ZealandImage source, Getty Images

    One more ODI wicket for Sophie Devine!

    She traps Heather Knight in front with the first delivery of her over, and sees the umpire's finger go up.

    England have a review and I think would typically have a cursory look, but in the circumstances Knight decides not to bother - it did look very out.

    And we'll of course now takes drinks.

  17. Eng 158-1published at 27 overs

    Target 169

    Three singles off the first three balls of Jess Kerr's over, and she sends down a final delivery that's heading down the leg side.

    Heather Knight helps the ball on its way to the fine leg boundary.

    England need 11 to win and with the end of the game in sight Sophie Devine is going to bring herself onto bowl for one last time in ODI cricket.

  18. Postpublished at 10:39 GMT 26 October

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    England have been ruthless with the bat today. It is fair to say that when they are 150-1.

  19. Postpublished at 10:39 GMT 26 October

    Daniel Norcross
    Test Match Special commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    That was quite low but a beautiful shot from Amy Jones. England are sauntering to a convincing win here.

  20. Eng 151-1published at 26 overs

    Target 169

    Four, four, four for Amy Jones!

    Consecutive boundaries for the England wicketkeeper off Rosemary Mair, twice lifting the ball through mid-wicket then timing a shot through the covers.

    A further single takes Jones to 70 and England to 150.