SportsPublished: 28 June 2026 at 01:36
England knock out holders New Zealand to reach T20 World Cup semis
Danni Wyatt-Hodge smashed an unbeaten 89 to lead England to a nine-wicket victory over defending champions New Zealand at The Oval.
England's women's cricket team produced a dominant performance to eliminate the defending champions New Zealand and book their place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
Match summary
Playing at The Oval, England chased down the target with nine wickets in hand. The star of the innings was Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who remained unbeaten on 89 runs, steering her team to a comfortable victory.
Tournament implications
With this win, England advances to the semi-finals, while New Zealand's title defense comes to an end. The result underscores England's strength and sets up an exciting knockout stage.
