England defeated New Zealand by 8 wickets in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. With their 5th win in the tournament, England finished second in the standings and will face South Africa in the semi-final on October 29.

The English team dismissed the rivals on a score of 168 runs in 38.2 overs, with Linsey Smith (3 wickets), Nat Sciver-Brunt (2 wickets) and Alice Capsey (2 wickets) bowling well.

Nat Sciver-Brunt’s team completed the chase in 29.2 overs, with Amy Jones amassing 86 runs off 92 balls. Tammy Beaumont (40) and Heather Knight (33) were among the runs.

Full Scorecard – England vs New Zealand Women’s World Cup, October 26

England 172 for 2 (Jones 86*, Beaumont 40) beat New Zealand 168 (Plimmer 43, Smith 3-30, Sciver-Brunt 2-31, Capsey 2-34) by eight wickets.

Match Highlights & Key Moments

The dismissal of New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine in the 34th over ended her team’s chances of posting a big total. She scored 23 runs, with the help of 1 four.

Player of the Match

Amy Jones was named the Player of the Match for scoring an unbeaten 86 runs off 92 deliveries.

What This Result Means for the Women’s World Cup 2025

England finished second with 11 points from 7 matches in the Women’s World Cup 2025.

FQS – Yesterday’s England vs New Zealand Women’s World Cup 2025

Q1: Who won yesterday’s England vs New Zealand Women’s World Cup 2025 match?

A1: England won the match by 8 wickets at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.

Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?

A2: Amy Jones was the Player of the Match.

Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?

A3: England vs New Zealand

England 172 for 2 (Jones 86*, Beaumont 40)

New Zealand 168 (Plimmer 43, Smith 3-30, Sciver-Brunt 2-31, Capsey 2-34)