Amy Jones become Player of the match between England Women vs New Zealand Women

England Women vs New Zealand Women: In an impressive display, England’s opening batter Amy Jones compiled an unbeaten fifty alongside Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight, when the four-time champions of the World Cup lost to New Zealand by eight wickets in a Women’s World Cup match.

Jones (86 not out off 92 balls, 11 fours, 1 six) and Beaumont (40 off 38 balls, 7 fours) put together a strong opening partnership of 75 runs as England successfully chased down a modest target of 169 runs from New Zealand in just 29.2 overs. Knight also contributed 33 runs in the chase.

By winning their final league match so convincingly, England has ensured their place in the semifinals, moving to 2nd place on the points table with 11 points, and South Africa has dropped to 3rd place with 10 points. Australia remains 1st on the table with 13 points.

Previously, the bowlers for England produced remarkable efforts, claiming the wickets for Linsey Smith (3/30), Nat Sciver-Brunt (2/31), and Alice Capsey (2/34,) playing vital roles. Opener Georgia Plimmer was the top scorer for New Zealand with a total of 43 runs.

New Zealand: all out for 168 in 38.2 overs (Georgia Plimmer 43, Amelia Kerr 35; Linsey Smith 3/30).

England: 172/2 in 29.2 overs (Amy Jones 86*, Tammy Beaumont 40, Heather Knight 33).

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