England took a step closer to the ICC Cricket World Cup Final after defeating New Zealand by 31 runs at Bankstown.An excellent all-round display from Charlotte Edwards, as she made a half century and took four wickets, means that England is now the only unbeaten team left at the tournament.
Edwards (57) played an important captain’s innings, against a strong White Ferns attack, as England struggled to reach 201-5 off 50 overs batting first.
Caroline Atkins (36) had earlier given the English a solid start, while a 43-run partnership for sixth wicket from Beth Morgan (37 not out) and Jenny Gunn (22 not out), with some late-order hitting, helped England establish a decent target.
The loss of regular wickets was the key to England’s bowling performance as only New Zealand skipper Haidee Tiffen (53) showed any kind of resistance at the top of the order as New Zealand crumbled to 170 all out.
Edwards received excellent support from spinners Laura Marsh and Holly Colvin, while Katherine Brunt also claimed two wickets.
ICC Women's World Cup 2009 News- Saturday, March 14, 2009 2:14:29 AM
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