6.38 a.m. BST 06:38
9th over: England 46–2 (Sciver 2, Knight 9) I will be charitable and say that England is playing itself.
6.37 a.m. BST 06:37
8th over: England 44–2 (Sciver 0, Knight 9) Knight bends nicely into Brown’s first ball and sends it to slide straight for four, but Brown gets in great shape. “Hello Tania”, Hello Penelope Cottier “Although I like the blog, it’s a pity it’s not free on TV here in Australia, where a lot of important games are still being shown that way. I wish I had watched Healy’s fantastic 170. Go to Australia! (Not that they need unnecessary encouragement.) “ I had no idea it was not free to broadcast in Australia – I’m really surprised. Was there an outcry? It was great for Sky to do it in the UK.
6.33 p.m. BST 06:33
7th over: England 38–2 (Sciver 0, Knight 4) Beaumont had just scorned Schutt to the ground for four, before Schutt sent this beauty to trap Beaumont in front of her logs. England need these two to kneel now, they can not lose another quick wicket. Updated at 6.33 a.m. BST
6.28 a.m. BST 06:28
BOX! Beaumont lbw Schutt 27 (England 38-2)
Schutt hovers again and hits Beaumont, with his legs crossed at the knee. Beaumont wants a review, asks Knight for a review, begs for a review … but the captain sends her on her way.
6.25 a.m. BST 06:25
6th over: England 34–1 (Beaumont 23, Knight 4) Brown fights with her length against Beaumont, and her first ball is sent again – pat-a-cake limit. A handful more singles and England a car ride at six on top – just a little less than the required price.
6.23 a.m. BST 06:23
5th over: England 27-1 (Beaumont 18, Knight 3) Scutt makes it back, fuller, and England can only squeeze a couple from the over. Andrew Pearson sends me some great photos from Christchurch which the computer won’t let me attach. “The Kia ora from two Brits in Hagley Oval! England has a mountain to climb thanks to some fantastic blow from the Australians, but the sun is shining, the jeans are flowing and the cricket is glorious! Come to England !!! “ I have to admit I’m jealous.
6.19 a.m. BST 06:19
4th over: England 25-1 (Beaumont 17, Knight 2) Brown completes the victory with an lbw appeal against Beaumont, but neither ump nor Lanning loves it. Beaumont is hairy, pulling Brown’s first ball through the middle of the rope with passion. An email arrives from the icy north. Good morning Sara Torvalds! “Good morning from the cold Caris of Finland. “It has -4 degrees and sunshine here, but at least Anya Shrubsole’s late wickets mean that England are not chasing 400. However, no one said that winning the World Cup should be easy!” Photo: Kai Schwoerer-ICC / ICC / Getty Images Updated at 6.30 p.m. BST
6.15 a.m. BST 06:15
3rd over: England 19-1 (Beaumont 12, Knight) 1) Beaumont is heard saying that she will beat the stump to overcome Schutt’s swing. And for that – a ball similar to the one that fired Wyatt is hit in the middle for four. Wyatt looked miserable as she walked away, taking off her helmet in frustration.
6.10 a.m. BST 06:10
BOX! Wyatt b Schutt 4 (England 12-1)
Incredible entering from Schutt, he makes a wreath and squeezes the stump of the bat’s foot and the piano.
6.08 a.m. BST 06:08
2nd over: England 12-0 (Beaumont 7, Wyatt 4) Beaumont lives dangerously, Brown with the top over the goalkeeper’s head for four. sneezing just before a Lanning dive into the slip and then reaching a distance of an inch or cut.
6.05 a.m. BST 06:05
1st over: England 6-0 (Beaumont 1, Wyatt 4) The new ball goes to Schutt, who comes and runs with a bunny. She escapes and Wyatt cuts her over the point for the first limit of England, before playing and losing in the next. “Morning Tanya” Glad to hear from you, Ed Kay. “Well, it’s enough to make you want to go straight back to bed. Everything is possible, of course, and it looks like a good baht track, but if we are honest, Australia will be a worthy winner and it will end well. At this point I just hope we have a good look – and at least surpass Healy’s all 170! ” Baby steps!
6:00 a.m. BST 06:00
England needs 357 to win by 7.14 an over
Beaumont and Wyatt come out, with the afternoon sun caressing their blue blouses. It is a fuss or a bust. Here we go – 357 to keep the World Cup.
5.57 a.m. BST 05:57
I did not have time to read it, but I will put it in my pocket for later Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) I think it is fair to say that Healy was a beast today. # cwc2022 April 3, 2022 If you’re in sunny Christchurch, or (cloudy) Sydney, or just waking up to a cold English breakfast – say hello: [email protected]
5.54 a.m. BST 05:54
Congratulations to New Zealand Cricket, it looks like a great atmosphere in Christchurch, about 10,000 people are sunbathing on the ground. Hundreds of Healy get proper support on twitter from the big guns: Karen Rolton (@ rolts21) Wowwee what entries @ ahealy77 do not need other words 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 @AusWomenCricket # CWC22 April 3, 2022 Isa Guha (@isaguha) Why is Healy so good? He showed patience when the ball was moving early, attacked the off-spinner, passed the gears and now in full flair mode. It also dropped to 41 that you can not do # CWC22 April 3, 2022 I was making a cup of tea when she was out and on the radio it was reported that not only every member of the English side congratulated her, but also every person on the ground stood and applauded. Aatif Nawaz (@AatifNawaz) Mitchell Starc applauds his wife Alyssa Healy as she continues her century in the semifinals with another in the # CWC22 final. He is not the best player at home … and he is proud of that. Why love ❤️ pic.twitter.com/oEICWwnUPt April 3, 2022
5.46 a.m. BST 05:46
Thanks Megan, great stuff. I’m just watching a mix of catches that fell from England, followed by the highlights of Alyssa Healy fireworks – not exactly Heather Knight’s game plan when England left this morning. Nevertheless, it looks like a …
title: “Australia V England Women S Cricket World Cup 2022 Final Live Sport " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-21” author: “Roxanne Dieter”
7.53 a.m. BST 07:53
BOX! Dunkley b King 22 (England 179-5)
Her legs are round! Exactly the same as Hamilton as the ball inflates from the outer stump of the foot to the stump of the hind foot
07:50 BST 07:50
26th over: England 176-4 (Sciver 70, Dunkley 21) It’s a cat and a mouse right now, England are going for the big shots, but hitting the Australians out. I take it back, Dunkley leans back and cuts Schutt’s last ball for four, high and above the jump point.
7.46 a.m. BST 07:46
25th over: England 169-4 (Sciver 68, Dunkley 15) England eye up King, big hit but can not reach the limit. And the sky around the Oval turns orange at the most beautiful sunset. It’s Ed Kay again: “How can you stand it?” I doubt you will need a lot of coffee this morning with the adrenaline that England gives us with this chase! It’s a hard watch! Every time we start scoring freely, the Australians pull out another wicket. My heart goes out to “this will be the most incredible chase, the most exciting final of all time!” in “we will all be out for 200” and in the four below I must say that my head is with the second. But while Sciver and Dunkley are in the fray, there is still hope! “ So true. I feel it is really impossible, but England is doing it the right way, that’s – hope lives on.
7.42 a.m. BST 07:42
25th over: England 163-4 (Silver 65, Dunkley 12) Dunkley fell! From Lanning on the cover. Tough opportunity, but one would expect Lanning to be held in the air. Next ball, to rub salt into the wound, Sciver pulls Jonassen for four. Four more singles and England are moving forward boldly. Updated at 7.43 p.m. BST
7.38 a.m. BST 07:38
24th over: England 154-4 (Sciver 59, Dunkley 10) Dunkley falls to one knee and almost pulls the ball into the logs. Then Sciver, again and again, says Nasser, and it is. Four more!
7.36 a.m. BST 07:36
23rd over: England 144-4 (Sciver 53, Dunkley 6) Hello Tania, “Thank you for these updates, there is no Sky for me, so it’s good to be informed about England’s progress in the final. My question is if the Guardian can put a scorecard along with the updates. It would give me a better idea of where we are in the game. They usually do it, that’s why I send it out to me “ Ah rating – yes. Sorry Harold. I will try to find someone to register it in the office .. But you know you can follow it for free to be broadcast via Sky on youtube or free to air showcase and pick channels.
7.32 p.m. BST 07:32
Fifty for Sciver!
22nd over: England 139-4 (Sciver 50, Dunkley 4) Sciver is in his fifties with a single and I have temporarily lost my TV coverage, sorry.
7.28 a.m. BST 07:28
21st over: England 131-4 (Sciver 47, Dunkley 1) This is England’s last recognized battery pair. No pressure. Updated at 7.28 a.m. BST
07:25 BST 07:25
BOX! Jones c King b Jonassen 20 (England 129-4)
Jones dances to Jonassen, but can only send it to scratch the moon, and as he falls back to earth, the King, turning back, takes it with both hands. It blows the air with joy. Updated at 7.25 a.m. BST
7.22 a.m. BST 07:22
20th over: England 127-3 (Sciver 45, Jones 19) Sciver has her eye on Brown – he crushes her for two consecutive fours, everything shimmers legs and the blade flashes. She and Jones smile at each other – nothing like an underdog in a challenge. Thirteen from the end. And it’s ridiculous, England is moving away from Australia at the required execution rate. Updated at 7.27 p.m. BST
7.18 p.m. BST 07:18
19th over: England 112-3 (Sciver 35, Jones 13) The sun has started to set on the beautiful Hagley Oval and England holds the chipper, pushes the singles by Jonassen and then Jones gets four with the midwicket.
7.14 p.m. BST 07:14
18th over: England 105-3 (Sciver 34, Jones 9) Sciver scans to conquer and McGrath drives away, throwing down the line. England tip and run more, and it’s in it. I wish there was no such mountain to climb. “Good morning Tania (good morning on time)” Hello Christine Mulhearn. “It’s a cold and sad day in Canberra and the weather seems to be infinitely better in New Zealand – which is not really how it usually works! I’m at work preparing for a big week ahead and I find it very distracting while reading the blog and listening to the radio Alyssa Healy’s performances were just wonderful and while she did amazing things for Australia, I’m afraid it means a few more hours in the office, as I’ve not worked so hard…. “Maybe the Australians will be able to get England out quickly and get me back to work (well that’s my excuse for wanting a quick win anyway).”
7.10 a.m. BST 07:10
17th over: England 98-3 (Sciver 28, Jones 8) A beautiful stroke by Jones, who removes King from the straps of her ankle for four, her first limit. England is brave here, it does not allow itself to be carried away by the loss of big stands.
7.08 a.m. BST 07:08
16th over: England 90-3 (Sciver 26, Jones 2) England is rebuilding, but still getting four from McGrath’s over, tall, brown pony tail that bounces off the back of its neck as it enters. The required running rate is moving towards 8 an over. Chris Oakley (@chrisoakley) @tjaldred Hello Tania … I’m watching your online comment here in New Zealand! I just wanted to say that the game is broadcast live on one of the free channels here. As an Englishman, I am very happy to see our team proudly playing its role in the Final … 🙂 #goEngland April 3, 2022 Nice to hear from you Chris! Updated at 7.08 p.m. BST
7.02 a.m. BST 07:02
15th over: England 86-3 (Sciver 24, Jones 0) And with that, England’s hopes are sinking a little below the horizon. Love Knight, however, has so much dignity, even when it escapes. Updated at 7.04 p.m. BST
7.01 p.m. BST 07:01
BOX! Knight lbw King 26 (England 86-3)
She turns on her heel and leaves. A wonderful ball from King, slips, lifts the Knight and hits her on the pillow at the level of the calf.
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