HOSTS New Zealand shocked tournament favourites Australia by chasing 322 for the loss of just one wicket to win their Women’s World Cup warm-up match.

Captain Sophie Devine struck 161 not out, with support from Amelia Kerr’s unbeaten 92 and Suzie Bates’ 63.
The White Ferns reached their huge target with almost seven overs left.

Captain Meg Lanning, Alyssa Healy, Ash Gardner and Beth Mooney had earlier all made half-centuries in Australia’s 321 all out in Lincoln.

It is a turnaround from New Zealand’s first warm-up fixture, when they were beaten by Pakistan, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament.

Australia, meanwhile, arrived at the World Cup after going unbeaten against England during the multi-format Ashes series.

New Zealand open the tournament against West Indies in Tauranga on Friday (01:00 GMT), with England and Australia meeting once again in Hamilton at the same time on Saturday.

England play their final warm-up match against South Africa in Lincoln today (21:30hrs GMT Tuesday).

Pace bowler Tash Farrant left the field ill in Monday’s win over Bangladesh and is unlikely to play. Spinner Sophie Ecclestone, who missed that game entirely, could bowl against the Proteas but may not bat or field as England continue to take precautions with a calf problem. (BBC Sport)