ENGLAND have lost the ICC Women’s World Cup final to Australia by 71 runs in Christchurch.
Nat Sciver scored a brilliant century for England, but it wasn’t enough to prevent her side from falling to defeat.
Australia’s Meg Lanning grabbed the winning wicket, catching in fine fashion to get Anya Shrubsole out.
Victorious Alyssa Healy said immediately after her side’s triumph: “It’s not sunk in yet.
“It was a special game of cricket, very high scoring. It is something we have been working towards for a long period of time.
“To get over the line was pretty cool. The job was half done, we knew we had a good total.
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“But we knew their line-up was peaking at the right time.
“The bowlers held their nerves. Sciver played a special knock, almost got them over the line.
“It was nice to get out there and put up a good total on board.
“Proud of the batting group and whole group.
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“I think everyone has worked very hard for this.
“It has been a five-year wait for a title people said we would have had.
“Will reflect on the three months that we have had.”
