England vs New Zealand LIVE: Women's T20 World Cup, Oval

Goodbye

Well, that was as dominant a performance as England could've wished for.

Wickets shared around, more runs for Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Sophia Dunkley stepping up too.

They will find out their semi-final opponents tomorrow after the final group-stage game between India and Australia, so make sure you join us here for that at 14:30 BST because it promises to be a cracker.

Until then, here's Matthew Henry's match report in case you missed any of tonight's fun, and we look forward to your company again tomorrow!

'Tournament cricket is all about momentum'

England captain Charlie Dean: "Really special. Danni's not sleeping much but still scoring so many runs, so I don't know what the secret is!

"But she always wants to improve and I love that about her.

"We've got people stepping up at different times, and lots of different players contributing. We're also really clear in our roles as bowlers and tournament cricket is all about building momentum.

"There's small margin for error here at The Oval when you are bowling, we learned a lot from playing here tonight. Hopefully similar conditions on Tuesday or Thursday."

'Three legends of the game leave our environment'

New Zealand captain Melie Kerr: "That's the saddest part of it all, three legends of the game leave our environment and women's cricket. They've given so much to the shirt and we will miss them so much, but we'll definitely make sure to celebrate them tonight.

"I came into this side as a kid and the three of them mentored me, and taught me so much. I feel very grateful to have had so much time with them.

"Ireland gave us a chance to make the semis. There were moments with the bat where we had a chance but we lost wickets in quick succession and then Danni played beautifully, but we weren't consistent enough with the ball.

"We can all recognise that we've had a disappointing tournament. Of course we'd love a shot at the semis, there's still a lot to work on but we know we have the potential to be a dangerous side."

'We'll be ready for whoever we play'

Player of the match Danni Wyatt-Hodge: "T20 cricket can be fickle, you've got to start again every time but I knew it was a beauty of a pitch and I loved batting out there with Dunks.

"It's always pretty flat and then it skidded on quite nicely after the rain. We backed ourselves to hit our strengths and enjoy it.

"I fell out of a tree when I was 10 which means I can bend it a weird way and that's why I can hit through the off side like that but it worked well for me tonight.

"Suzie Bates was a big idol of mine growing up. The three of them have been outstanding, they've done so much and we're all sad to see them go.

"We don't know who were playing yet or when [for the semis] but we'll sit tight, watch the football tonight and be ready for whoever it is!"

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Meanwhile, the emotions are high in the New Zealand camp.

England's players form a guard of honour for three stalwarts of the game. Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu soak in the applause of the Oval crowd as they wave farewell to international cricket.

Melie Kerr is in tears as she watches her idols depart.

They have given so much to women's cricket and to their country, and while they have underperformed this time around, they had that magical moment together in 2024 where they won the title.

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