A 75 run victory for England at Derby has the ICC Women’s World Cup hosts safely locked into the tournament semi-finals.
Scorecard
England’s victory along with wins for Australia and South Africa means the WHITE FERNS must beat India on Saturday to make the semi-finals.
Early pressure
The WHITE FERNS started well with the ball. A brilliant catch in the gully by Amy Satterthwaite and a sharp caught and bowled by Leigh Kasperek had the visitors on top early on after losing the toss and been asked to field. When Suzie Bates had her opposite captain Heather Knight trapped LBW, things were looking good at 3-52.
Record stand
172 run stand between Tammy Beaumont and Natalie Sciver proved the winning of this game for England. They took their side from a vulnerable position into a position of absolute power.
Sciver-Me-Timbers
24-year-old Natalie Sciver continues to live up to her billing as one of the hottest young prospects in world cricket. She backed up her big hundred against South Africa with another quality century at better than a run-a-ball.
Good fight
After chasing leather for the best part of 25 overs, the WHITE FERNS did well to hang tough and stop England piling on a score of 300 plus. Late wickets from Amelia Kerr (4-51) saw England stymied in their late charge. They could only add 15 runs in their final four overs.
Trusted duo
A crucial partnership between Suzie Bates and her vice-captain Amy Satterthwaite looked dangerous as the WHITE FERNS pursued the big total. They got momentum going with a stand of 75 but England were able to take the dangerous pairs wickets in quick succession to stall any WHITE FERNS momentum.
England squeeze
After the Bates and Satterthwaite stand the WHITE FERNS struggled to build further partnerships with England building pressure through regular wickets. Batting at six, Katie Perkins once again offered middle order resistance with 43 not out but lacked partners at the close.
Twitter Stream
Both @englandcricket and @WHITE_FERNS players were more than happy to stick around for a few autographs! ✏️ 🙌 #ENGvNZ #WWC17 pic.twitter.com/tZxbpfcxEw
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 12, 2017
Congratulations to England on their victory by 75 runs in Derby #ENGvNZ #WWC17 pic.twitter.com/dIH5iJkIYK
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
A couple of wickets has England closing in on victory in Derby. WHITE FERNS 172-8, Perkins 21* #ENGvNZ #WWC17 ^WN
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
Six & then out for Erin Birmingham who is caught on the fence for 19 off 24. Things getting very tough now. 124 more needed off 84 #WWC17 pic.twitter.com/bMjk73A3ZT
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
Sophie Devine is caught at mid-off for 8. WHITE FERNS 116-4 at the halfway mark. Perkins joins Martin (11*) #ENGvNZ #WWC17 ^WN pic.twitter.com/aa9F6tMM9X
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
Oh no. Satterthwaite's 100th ODI is over with the bat as she gets a leading edge to depart for 35. Devine enters. 99-3 #ENGvNZ #WWC17 pic.twitter.com/fpkTnnsDBM
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
Suzie Bates out stumped for 44 from the bowling of Hartley. 75 run stand with Satterthwaite is broken. 89-2 in the 20th over #ENGvNZ #WWC17 pic.twitter.com/oJNuV7i7Rp
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
All on here in Derby as the WHITE FERNS chase 285 for victory & a spot in the #WWC17 semi-finals. https://t.co/YxMyaYOvad pic.twitter.com/2LOXk0MVIK
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
The familiar duo of Suzie Bates (36*) & Amy Satterthwaite (25*) into their work as we pursue 285. NZ 74-1 after 16 overs #ENGvNZ #WWC17 ^WN pic.twitter.com/qFQa3iVkVI
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
36-1 after the opening 10 over power play. Suzie Bates leading the way on 15*. Has Satterthwaite (8*) with her. #ENGvNZ #WWC17 ^WN pic.twitter.com/yeda2Dp5ty
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
In the zone... ready to start the chase! #ENGvNZ #WWC17 pic.twitter.com/rCsELhNsQC
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 12, 2017
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
Great fightback from the bowlers! 4-15 in final four overs. England 284-9, Sciver & Beaumont in the runs. Exciting chase coming up! #WWC17 pic.twitter.com/5NgGaD80Qn
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
Four quick wickets for the WHITE FERNS who are fighting hard! England 277-9 in the 49th over #NZVENG #WWC17 ^WN pic.twitter.com/UsKnghbZpw
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
250 up for England with five overs to go & five wickets in hand #NZVENG #WWC17 ^WN pic.twitter.com/aLECHX4OuC
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
Another sensational innings from @natsciver - who reaches her second 💯 of #WWC17 in just 92 balls! #ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/YXk0JFxmv1
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 12, 2017
The AK-48 Amelia Kerr makes the breakthrough. Beaumont gone for a classy 93. Sciver still there on 94*. England 223-4, 42nd over #WWC17 ^WN pic.twitter.com/jjlz5kO4Xi
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
Excellent 100 run partnership between Beaumont (63*) and Sciver (51*) from 111 balls. Dangerous times! England 152-3, 32.2 overs #WWC17 ^WN pic.twitter.com/dFE9K6q4ix
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
Leg spin from both ends with Erin Bermingham and Amelia Kerr (AK-48) into the attack. England 85-3 after 20 overs #ENGvNZ #WWC17 ^WN pic.twitter.com/RkhrI5SoAd
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
Good start with the ball. Three wickets in opening 17 overs. England 67-3. Suzie Bates has 1-5 from 3 overs. #ENGvNZ #WWC17 ^WN pic.twitter.com/f0beJRFPRY
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
BIG shot for LBW by Suzie Bates and OUT! She gets her opposite captain Heather Knight for 8. England 52-3 after 14 overs #ENGvNZ #WWC17 ^WN pic.twitter.com/FkFB2M4qeG
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
WICKET!
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 12, 2017
A big one for @WHITE_FERNS as Kasperek gets Sarah Taylor c&b for 8! 22/2.https://t.co/oJopNZje64 #ENGvNZ #WWC17 pic.twitter.com/2joDsxuRlb
CRACKING CATCH! Amy Satterthwaite diving away to her right in the gully dismisses Winfield off Tahuhu's bowling. England 17-1 #ENGvNZ #WWC17 pic.twitter.com/orP3Q2HyRi
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
Underway in Derby for our crunch #WWC17 clash against hosts England in Derby. Tahuhu & Kasperek to start with ball #ENGvNZ #WWC17 ^WN pic.twitter.com/OpOzMmH6nU
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
A special moment 🙌
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
Amy Satterthwaite's Dad, Mike, presents his daughter a special cap for her 100th ODI #ENGvNZ #WWC17 #strongertogether pic.twitter.com/RQXDMamvKn
The @WHITE_FERNS have arrived in Derby to face England! #ENGvNZ #WWC17 pic.twitter.com/5Wndnk9kM4
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 12, 2017
10 years with the WHITE FERNS and @AmySatterthwait is about to play her 100th ODI.
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 11, 2017
So - how much has she changed since her debut? #WWC17 pic.twitter.com/dqsUH0RzMT
A reminder of how tight it is at the top of the #WWC17 ahead of today's game against England in Derby 😝 #ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/6NbM9CxAw4
— WHITE FERNS (@WHITE_FERNS) July 12, 2017
