Women's World T20 Champs, March 15-28

[Aidan11]

This is tight.

[Alviro Patterson]

Unlucky from Katherine Brunt there, ball skidded low there otherwise it was going to find the boundary again.

At least she has shown intent from her 11 run off 5 ball cameo.

[Alviro Patterson]

13 off the final over, unlucky for some.

Australia should be able to defend that.

[Arthur Crabtree]

13 off one. England need a miracle worker.

[Durhamfootman]

they aren't going to do it

might be a good omen for this afternoon

[Arthur Crabtree]

Well done to the Aussies.

[Aidan11]

Good effort by England.

[Alviro Patterson]

After the 1st 10 overs it looked like England were going to chase the total down, but the middle order looked non-existant along with Sarah Taylor playing some questionable reverse shots.

For a team who have become more professional in terms of setup, the standard of cricket has not improved since England's successes in 2009. Granted some players have retired or pursued outside interests, but others who have been in the setup for years don't looked to have developed.

[Durhamfootman]

they aren't going to do it

might be a good omen for this afternoon

and it was

woo hoo

[Dr Cricket]

No surprise really considering England women are the most overrated Women team.

[mikesiva]

Cooper brings up her half-century with some big sixes....

The West Indies finish on 143-6...can they defend that?

[Alviro Patterson]

144 is a chaseable target for the White Ferns who can bat and bat deep.

Very impressed with this West Indies team, got the skills in all three facets of the game. Are the girls paid professionals?

[mikesiva]

144 is a chaseable target for the White Ferns who can bat and bat deep.

Very impressed with this West Indies team, got the skills in all three facets of the game. Are the girls paid professionals?

Apparently, a few of them are on central contracts, though I don't have a clue how many and what they're paid....three down at the halfway stage.

[Red Devil]

NZ needing 56 off 36 balls and then WI serve up an awful over with full toss no-balls and half trackers - now only 43 needed off the last 5 overs

[Alviro Patterson]

Time for Amy Sattherwaite to go hard or go home