Summary

  • Defending champions England qualify for semi-finals of World Cup

  • Bangladesh never in contention in run-chase - three wickets apiece for Ecclestone & Dean

  • Dunkley's 67 off 72 lifts England to 234-6

  1. Postpublished at 23:01 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2022

    I'm reliably informed from a source in Wellington that Alex Hartley's dress-a-like (22:46) is Nicole Appleton, of All Saints fame.

    It's fair to say these opening overs have been a War of Nerves...

    (Reached number seven in the charts, 1998)

  2. Eng 44-2published at 13 overs

    In comes Ritu Moni to replace Jahandra. Just a single off her first over, that wait for a boundary continues.

  3. Eng 43-2published at 12 overs

    Finally a change of bowling for Bangladesh as Nahida Akter replaces fellow spinner Salma Khatun.

    Sciver cuts her second ball away and it looks to be heading for the boundary... until it's cut-off with a dive at the ropes.One further single off the over.

  4. Eng 39-2published at 11 overs

    Just the two singles from the over. It's looking a bit sunnier out there...

  5. Eng 38-2published at 10.2 overs

    Nat Sciver chops at a shorter ball from Jahanara and it scuds past her stumps. Just a few inches from playing on.

  6. Postpublished at 22:46 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2022

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  7. Eng 37-2published at 10 overs

    England continues to nurdle Salma around. It's reasonable to be wary of the danger she poses, but it's now eight overs since the last boundary.

  8. Eng 32-2published at 9 overs

    Jahanara continues. Tammy Beaumont still looks a little cautious - although this pitch doesn't look like it's offering much pace onto the bat.

  9. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 22:41 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2022

    #bbccricket

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    Simon Blackwell: This has been a great tournament, particularly for the lower ranking teams such as Bangladesh. The full round-robin, rather than groups, has allowed for development and there has been real surprises in term of performance and results.

  10. Eng 30-2published at 8 overs

    Next batter in is Nat Sciver. She and Tammy Beaumont work the ball around to add four to England's total and hopefully calm some nerves.

  11. Postpublished at 22:37 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2022

    Henry Moeran
    BBC Test Match Special

    KnightImage source, Getty Images

    It's not necessarily a wobble but there will be a few nerves in the dressing room.

  12. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 22:37 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2022

    Knight c Nigar Sultana Joty 6 (Eng 26-2)

    She's gone! Clear spike on the ultra-edge!

    That's Salma Khatun's 50th ODI wicket and what an important one it could be. She caused Australia big trouble last time out - can give England a similar headache?

  13. Umpire reviewpublished at 7.2 overs

    Is that an edge? Knight cuts and captain Nigar Sultana Joty goes up behind the stumps.

    We've got a not out call but we're going upstairs!

  14. Eng 24-1published at 7 overs

    Jahanara will be pleased with her opening salvo, but she's conceded wides in three of her four overs. Cut those out and Bangladesh might really turn the screw.

  15. Postpublished at 22:28 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2022

    Alex Hartley
    England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

    I've got a stat; England are bottom of the pile in terms of average opening partnerships at this World Cup.

  16. Eng 20-1published at 6 overs

    Just the two from the over as Salma Khatun keeps it tight at her end. She's conceded just seven runs from her opening three overs.

  17. Postpublished at 22:26 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2022

    Stephan Shemilt
    BBC Sport's chief cricket writer in Christchurch

    This weekend restrictions have been lifted in New Zealand, so grounds can be at full capacity.

  18. Eng 18-1published at 5 overs

    England are the only side at this tournament not to record a fifty opening partnership. They have plenty of batting down the order, but a steady platform at the top would be helpful.

    Jahanara hits the deck as she sends down her final delivery. A rueful smile - she has her wicket, a tumble won't bother her.

  19. Eng 16-1published at 4.2 overs

    In comes captain Heather Knight, she clips her opening ball down to fine leg for a single.

  20. Postpublished at 22:21 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March 2022

    Mel Jones
    Ex-Australia batter on BBC Test Match Special

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    There's extra bounce at Wellington and that ball was far too close for Wyatt to attempt that stroke.