England Women vs New Zealand Women, 27th Match - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

So an emotional moment for Devine and we still don't know the futures of Bates and Tahuhu yet. A loss to end her ODI career for Devine but she has had a great career, make no mistake about that. On that note we sign off from our coverage of this game. India vs Bangladesh has just started, do follow that by hopping tabs. Come back for all the action in the future as we continue to cover a whole host of cricket. Till next time, it's bye bye and ta, ta from all of us here.

Nat Sciver-Brunt | England captain: We really wanted to put in a strong performance today and reaffirm trust in the methods we’ve followed during this tournament, which have been largely successful. So, really happy to deliver that performance and take some confidence into the semi-final. (key things to work on after the loss) I think being proactive in the middle order with the bat. I suppose the conditions played a part today. With the ball, it was about reaffirming plans and making sure execution was high. As a side, one thing we can do to show how much we care for each other is through fielding. So, keeping that energy up, especially in quite hot conditions, was really important. (conserving energy in the heat) Definitely. I don’t get to go down to the third batter or to the boundary for a drink between overs, but I’m really happy to help influence the girls a bit today. (on Ecclestone's status) No, I don’t know anything further. It was definitely precautionary. We’ve got a huge match coming up against South Africa, so we wouldn’t want to risk anything now. We’ll know more in a few days. (who was the choice to bowl today?) I think so. Danny White-Hodge also put her hand up, but Dunkley’s been bowling a bit more in the nets, which also gave Alice Capsey a few more overs. She’s been brilliant with those. (on Amy Jones) She was brilliant. She started off with a brilliant partnership with Tammy. During our fielding innings, when the ball was hard, it was a little easier to play, but they navigated that really well. Amy being there at the end is massively important. Hopefully, both can take confidence into the next game.

Devine: 3/3 (message for the youngsters) It's a big question, oh look, it's so incredible to think of the growth of the women's game, I think, you know, playing along, so I do, all those years ago, a very long time ago, and to see where the game's got to now in terms of the investment, the resources, the opportunities, it's almost unrecognisable from when we started. So to see where the game can continue to go, I'm so excited about that and I'm going to be the biggest supporter of the women's game because I still think there's so far this game can go and I think it can be a real leader in the women's sports space around the world. So it's a hugely exciting time, lessons learned, I think sport teaches you a lot, I think even today for me, for example, absolutely, we're professional athletes and we're judged by our results, but it's so much bigger than that, and for me to get to play alongside my best mates, you know, in a country where, you know, it's just such an awesome opportunity and it's more valuable and more rewarding than some other things, so for me it's just taught me so much perspective and it's probably taken a little bit of time as well. I think I certainly, it's probably what I'd say to the younger kids is, you know, if you're riding the highs and lows of cricket, it's going to be a bumpy old ride, so, you know, enjoy it while it lasts but also realise that cricket is just a game and keep going back to that, you know, why do you play, I think that's so important, what's your why and why do you keep turning up. So lots of lessons, I've probably talked too much as usual, but yeah, just again, thank you to everyone that's come out today, but also everyone, you know, not just, I guess my teammates and support staff, but media, opposition, you know, I feel so blessed to have played this incredible game for so many years, but, you know, I'm not fully done just yet, so I'm still annoying people around the grounds I'm sure.

Devine: 2/3 (emotional day for you?) I actually probably didn’t cry as much as I thought I was going to. There were a few tears in the anthem, but the great thing about announcing it early was that I was able to process a lot of those emotions and, speaking with my support network back home, it was just about enjoying today - going back to the roots of why I played the game 19 years ago: to play alongside my mates. The result didn’t go our way, but for me, honestly, it was never about the result. It was about finishing here with my mates. It was nice to finish with Suzie Bates bowling down the other end - I had to rig that a little bit - but sharing that with her was really special. We’ll spend a bit of time in the changing room tonight, reflect, have a few laughs and drinks, but I’m just so humbled and fortunate to have done this as a career for 19 years. (on the futures of Bates and Tahuhu) No, they’ve absolutely shut up shop, so I don’t know. They just left me out to dry a little bit. But both of them could keep going for many, many years. I don’t doubt that. It’s completely their decision, and when they make it, it’s up to them. Those two players in particular have played such an important role in my career, and I feel so lucky to call them some of my best mates. Whenever they do call time, I’ll be right there on the sideline cheering them on.

Sophie Devine | New Zealand captain: 1/3 Disappointing, to be honest. Not to make it about myself, but I really wanted to go out on a high, and today’s performance just wasn’t that. So, credit to England - they stuck at it and did the job with the bat. But unfortunately, it’s not the way we wanted our tournament to go. There are bigger things in life, so we’ll move on. (learnings from the tournament) Oh, look, I think it’s just about confidence and belief. We probably spoke about it after the World Cup win last year - that we are good enough to be here, and when we play our best cricket, we can beat any team in the world. We just have to keep believing. I’m really excited about the talent that’s starting to come through now, the youthful energy and playfulness within the group. I mean, they’re starting to bully me already, which is a bit of a concern, but they’ve got such a high ceiling to grow, and for me, it’s about self-belief and knowing that their best is good enough.

A signed jersey for Devine from the England team. Now Devine with a few words to both teams.

-- Just one win for NZ-W in this World Cup, the joint-least for them in any edition. They’d won one out of their three games in the 1978 edition held in India, which featured just four teams.

NZ-W spinners in this tournament
Overs: 112.4
Wickets: 10 (least)
Avg: 58.20 (worst)
SR: 67.6 (worst)
ER: 5.16 (joint-worst)

Her last eight knocks vs NZ-W: 40, 60, 1, 92*, 48, 50, 50, 86*

Amy Jones vs NZ-W in ODIs
Inns: 17
Runs: 677
Avg: 48.35
SR: 88.61
50s: 7
HS: 92*

Amy Jones | Player of the Match: (the pitch today) I found it quite challenging. It was a bit slow, a little bit frustrating, but yeah, happy to sort of get through that. I thought Tammy was brilliant at the start - definitely took a lot of pressure off me when I found it a bit harder. It’s obviously hugely exciting to be in the semi-final and to finish second. I think, yeah, we’re all very happy with that. Definitely. I think, I guess we’ve done that twice in the tournament so far - with, you know, poor performance and then bouncing back really quickly, which has been really positive. So, definitely gives us confidence going into the semi. (Devine) I think it was, you know, great for Sophie to get this recognition. She’s obviously a legend of the game and it’s really clear to see how much she means to the Kiwis and everyone else in the women’s game, both on the pitch and off the pitch as a great person too. So, yeah, really happy she’s had such a successful career.

Devine who earlier refused a guard of honor when she walked out to bat, is now given one by both teams. Nice gesture. She shakes hands with everyone and there are a few hugs too. A richly deserved one for such a great servant of the Women's game.

16:26 Local Time, 10:56 GMT, 16:26 IST: Lots of hugs and congratulations for Devine. That's the end of her ODI career. A true legend of the Women's game. Unfortunately it has not ended in glory for her. A thumping defeat. The chase was led by Amy Jones, who struck boundaries at regular intervals. She got the support from the others and the chase was a formality. New Zealand were very good in the field but the bowling lacked penetration and lots of freebies on offer. A nice win for England ahead of their big semi-final. Stay tuned for the post-match stuff...

Amy Jones backs away. She is not happy with something behind the bowler's arm.

The field's coming in. Just deep mid-wicket back.