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Alex Hartley
England spinner on BBC Test Match Special
She did not bowl well at the top of the order, but did not bowl horrifically, to be fair.
Summary
England win by one wicket after thrilling finish
England were cruising at 176-4 - Sciver 61
NZ collapse from 96-1 to 203 all out
Three wickets apiece for Ecclestone & Cross
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NZ 177-8published at 43 overs
Katherine Brunt returns to the attack.
She opened the bowling but was smacked for 20 off her four overs.
NZ 177-8published at 43 overs
Another over ticks by.
NZ 176-8published at 42.3 overs
Maddy Green edges Sophie Ecclestone for four to move on to 42 not out.
She's been a rare beacon of hope for New Zealand today.
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This is a batting pitch remember.
Australia chased down over 270 with ease yesterday.
England have bowled so, so well.
NZ 170-8published at 42 overs
Kate Cross finishes with figures of 3-35.
Outstanding.
NZ 167-8published at 41.1 overs
A rare moment of cheer for the hosts as Maddy Green cuts Kate Cross for four.
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LKandy: Good lord I really should be asleep. I’m very, very tired. But England are doing SO well and if I sleep they will bottle this mark my words. Have to be up tomorrow to drive down and make my mum a birthday lunch, I’ll be sending Heather Knight to explain why I’m late.
NZ 163-8published at 41 overs
Two runs from the over.
New Zealand's run rate is less than four. Not great on a quick ground with a short boundary.
NZ 161-8published at 40.2 overs
Hannah Rowe is in at 10.
Her best total at this year's World Cup is six.
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Lydia Greenway
Ex-England batter on BBC Test Match SpecialThat was a great review, led by Amy Jones - normally a quiet character. If she is appealing then you know it is a close one.
WICKETpublished at 00:42 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2022
Frances Mackay lbw b Ecclestone 1
It's three reds!
Two wickets in two overs for Sophie Ecclestone but what a review.
England have done everything right today.
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Pad first. We go to ball-tracking.
In the balance.
Umpire reviewpublished at 40.1 overs
NZ 161-7
Ecclestone thinks she's pinned Mackay leg before.
Umpire says no but England go for the review. Might as well.
NZ 161-7published at 40 overs
So then, 10 overs to go.
Will New Zealand manage to reach 200? 180?
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End of twitter postNZ 161-7published at 40 overs
Frankie Mackay, with a best of 13 not out this tournament, comes in at number eight.
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Lydia Greenway
Ex-England batter on BBC Test Match SpecialGive credit to Sophie Devine for coming out to try to pull her team to a total. She looked pretty uncomfortable out there but I am sure she will field, she is that kind of player.
WICKETpublished at 00:39 Greenwich Mean Time 20 March 2022
Sophie Devine c Dean b Cross 41
Up, up and straight to Charlie Dean.
Kate Cross has another wicket as Sophie Divine can't find the boundary rope.
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Jack Rule: Heather Knight - get that lady a cape!