Postpublished at 08:18 British Summer Time 3 April 2022
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match Special
The question is not whether Nat Sciver will make a century, it is whether she'll run out of partners before she gets there.
Summary
AUSTRALIA WIN WORLD CUP
Sciver hits unbeaten 148 for England but runs out of partners
Australia pile up 356-5 - a World Cup final record score
Healy - dropped on 42 - hits brilliant 170 off 138 balls
Australia put on 160 for first wicket after England win toss
Postpublished at 08:18 British Summer Time 3 April 2022
WICKETpublished at 33.3 overs
Cross c & b Jonassen 2 (Eng 213-8)
Oh dear.
Another one falls, another great catch. It's a tame dismissal though, Kate Cross chipping one back to the bowler who leaps in front of Sciver at the non-striker's end to take a smart diving grab.
Postpublished at 08:16 British Summer Time 3 April 2022
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match SpecialThat is a really nice shot from Nat Sciver.
Eng 212-7published at 33.1 overs
A remarkable reverse sweep from outside leg stump brings Sciver four more and she moves to 97.
Even the bowler Jess Jonassen shrugs in appreciation.
Eng 208-7published at 33 overs
Target 357
Image source, Getty ImagesKate Cross joins Sciver in the middle.
She has proven her worth with the bat for England already in this tournament - can she guide Sciver to her century?
Postpublished at 08:13 British Summer Time 3 April 2022
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match SpecialIt has been a fantastic tournament for Sophie Ecclestone with the ball. She looks frustrated to be out as she hits her pads with her bat. She'll be back though and will have the opportunity to take a lot more wickets and score a lot more runs - she is a genuine all-rounder.
Postpublished at 08:13 British Summer Time 3 April 2022
Alex Hartley
England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialIt was a poor shot from Sophie Ecclestone.
WICKETpublished at 32.4 overs
Ecclestone lbw b McGrath 3 (Eng 206-7)
Absolutely plumb, and Australia are on the charge.
I'm not sure I've ever seen a plumber lbw in my life. Ecclestone plays all around a full, straight one from Tahlia McGrath, trying to whip it leg side.
Ecclestone is furious with herself, slamming her bat onto her pad as she leaves the field.
Postpublished at 08:09 British Summer Time 3 April 2022
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match SpecialI would love to have a look inside Lisa Keightley's red book at some stage.
Eng 204-6published at 32 overs
Need 153 from 108 balls
Spinner to spinner as Ecclestone faces up to Alana King, who is having the better day of the pair so far.
Nat Sciver smashes a four from the final ball to move into the 90s and England bring up their 200.
Postpublished at 08:07 British Summer Time 3 April 2022
Alex Hartley
England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialAt least with the game slowly petering out, you might not see any tears from me because I've just come to terms with it already.
Maybe an hour after the game it will hit me and I'll end up in tears.
Eng 196-6published at 31 overs
Target 357
Just the three singles from Tahlia McGrath's over as the pressure of a new batter at the crease tells.
But Nat Sciver has a steely look on her face. She's not done yet.
Postpublished at 08:03 British Summer Time 3 April 2022
Alex Hartley
England spinner on BBC Test Match Special
Image source, Getty ImagesKatherine Brunt is England's best ever seamer. She hasn't had the best tournament by her standards but she's noticed what's been wrong in this tournament and been able to turn it around.
She's been a hero and a role model and so many people have looked up to her over the years. She's an incredible character on and off the field.
She's a fighter on the pitch, but she's a big cuddly bear off the pitch. She's the one you go to if you need a cry.
Eng 193-6published at 30 overs
Target 357
Right then, Nat Sciver. Over to you.
She is more than capable of providing some magic for England, if she has batters to stick with her.
There are some glum faces in the England dugout.
Postpublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 3 April 2022
Alex Hartley
England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialIt is a brilliant delivery from Alana King.
Postpublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 3 April 2022
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match SpecialKatherine Brunt will have hoped for so much more from today.
WICKETpublished at 29.4 overs
Brunt st Healy b King 1 (Eng 191-6)
Beaten all ends up by an absolute beauty.
Alana King is having a day to remember.
Katherine Brunt is not. King gets one to dip, grip and turn past the outside edge of Brunt, who leaves her crease to lunge at it and Alyssa Healy does the rest.
England already had a mountain to climb and it's only getting steeper.
Postpublished at 07:57 British Summer Time 3 April 2022
Alex Hartley
England spinner on BBC Test Match SpecialAustralia only lost their first wicket in this 30th over...
Eng 188-5published at 29.1 overs
An excellent battle is bubbling between Sciver and King.
Sciver wins it first ball, nailing a reverse sweep for four.
Eng 184-5published at 29 overs
Target 357
Image source, Getty ImagesMeg Lanning is a great tactician.
Knowing Dunkley loves a paddle, she left a deliberate gap at short fine leg to challenge her to keep playing it - and she took the bait.
Dunkley is furious at herself for falling for it, especially having done so previously.