ICC Women's World Cup 2017: Road to the finals for England

England Media Access - ICC Women's World Cup 2017 — England's team for the ICC Women's World Cup 2017

England vs New Zealand

England v New Zealand - ICC Women's World Cup 2017 — The Natmeg short by Natalie Sciver en route to her century

The County Ground in Derby was all set to host another blockbuster involving hosts England and the White Ferns from New Zealand.

After electing to bat first, a top order collapse jolted the home team as they were reduced to 52 for the loss of three wickets. A vital 170 run stand between Tammy Beaumont and Natalie Sciver helped the England outfit recover from the early jitters, guiding them to 284 runs in their 50 overs.

The hard-hitting all-rounder Sciver notched up her second hundred of the tournament and top scored for the side with an attacking 129.

The White Ferns in reply failed to get going at the top of the order and were bundled out for 209 runs, handing the hosts an emphatic 75 run win.

About the author

Shweta Haranhalli is a cricket enthusiast who plays and writes about the sport. She was the captain of the Mumbai Under-19 team that clinched the All India Championship for the very first time.

She led the Mumbai Senior Women's Cricket Team to Championship in the Azam Shah Cup, their first international tour to Tanzania. She was also at the helm for the Mumbai Senior Women's team in the domestic circuit.

Being associated with cricket for over a decade helps her in writing a detailed analysis of the sport. The journey in the field of writing began in January 2013 as a Sports Writer for Mid-Day, followed by a brief stint with Hotstar for the Indian Premier League.

Shweta has been working as a journalist covering various sporting events across the nation and learning the finer points in the art of writing.

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