delivered to England an excellent performance against New Zealand in their 27th game of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025en route to an 8-wicket win with 124 balls to spare. Amy Jones played a stellar knock of 86* off 92 balls, leading her team to a comfortable chase of 169.
England’s bowlers had earlier restricted New Zealand to just 168 Linsey Smith And Nat Sciver-Brunt claiming key wickets. The win not only gave England two points but also consolidated their position in the tournament as they continue their push for a top spot. The match, held in Visakhapatnam on October 26, 2025, was an elaborate display of all-round cricket from the England side, especially in the chase where they comfortably surpassed the target.
New Zealand’s struggles with the bat do not produce a competitive total
New Zealand’s batting faltered as they could score only 168 runs in their 50 overs. Despite a solid start Georgia Plimmer (43) and contributions from Amelia Kerr (35) New Zealand never quite managed to accelerate and fell short of a competitive total. The middle order collapsed under pressure, alone Sophie Devine (23) and Maddy Green (18) shows short resistance. The England bowlers, led by Smith and Sciver-Brunt, kept up the pressure and ensured New Zealand never achieved substantial partnerships. Smith was particularly impressive, taking 3 wickets for 30 runs, while Sciver-Brunt claimed 2 wickets for 31. New Zealand’s total was never enough to challenge the England batting line-up, which made the chase easy.
🌟 Player of the match: Amy Jones
Amy Jones shines with an unbeaten 86 to lead England to a brilliant chase! 💪#CWC25 #womenworldcup2025 #NZvENG #cricket #amyjones #Engwvnzw pic.twitter.com/G4jQ0n3Q3p
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Amy Jones leads England to clinical victory with an unbeaten stroke
Jones’ match-winning 86* provided the basis for England’s chase and showed a mix of elegance and power. Her innings was the perfect response to New Zealand’s modest total, and she led from the front, keeping England on track throughout the chase. Tammy Beaumont (40) and Heath Knight (33) also made crucial contributions, with both players playing key roles in building partnerships that put pressure on New Zealand. Jones’ strike rate of 93.47 helped speed up the chase, and despite a few early hiccups with the bat, England never looked in danger of losing. After Beaumont’s dismissal, Jones and Knight saw England to the target with minimal fuss, taking just 29.2 overs to reach 172/2. Jones’s composed innings was awarded the Player of the Match, and her performance was a key factor in England’s comprehensive 8-wicket win.
🚨 England takes 5 wins in CWC 2025!
England get their fifth win and finish second with 11 points in the group stage! 🔥
This will be followed by a semi-final confrontation with South Africa
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