Women’s World Cup: England Thrashes New Zealand by Eight Wickets
Wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones struck a fluent unbeaten 86 as England cruised to an eight-wicket win over New Zealand in their final group stage game in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup.
England’s bowlers delivered a collective performance to bowl New Zealand out for 168, with Linsey Smith leading the charge with figures of 3-30, while skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt and Alice Capsey chipped in with two wickets apiece.
Chasing 169, Amy Jones hit 11 fours and a six, to be not out on 86 off 92 balls, her highest ODI World Cup score.
- England won by eight wickets.
- Amy Jones scored 86* off 92 balls.
- Linsey Smith took 3-30.
Amy Jones' unbeaten 86 helped England cruise to victory.
Author's summary: England wins by eight wickets against New Zealand.