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England: Group stage
How England performed
England's 2000 Women's World Cup in New Zealand ended in the round-robin stage, a step back from their semi-final appearance in 1997. Clare Connor captained the side, and all seven of their matches were played in Lincoln, at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval and Lincoln Green. The campaign began well with a 140-run win over the Netherlands, England making 256/3, but South Africa then chased down 144 to win by 5 wickets.
A tight contest against India followed, England being bowled out for 147 in reply to 155/7 to lose by 8 runs. Ireland were dismissed for 103 and beaten by 8 wickets, before Australia made 190/7 and won by 54 runs. England beat Sri Lanka by 105 runs after posting 242/4, but their final match brought a 93-run defeat by hosts New Zealand, who made 238/8 and bowled England out for 145. Three wins and four defeats were not enough to progress beyond the group stage.
England fixtures
England
256/3 (50 ov) – 116/9 (50 ov)
Netherlands
England won
England won by 140 runs
England
143 (47.5 ov) – 144/5 (46.5 ov)
South Africa
England lost
South Africa won by 5 wickets
India
155/7 (50 ov) – 147 (49.2 ov)
England
England lost
India won by 8 runs
Ireland
103 (44.2 ov) – 105/2 (29.3 ov)
England
England won
England won by 8 wickets
Australia
190/7 (50 ov) – 136 (47.3 ov)
England
England lost
Australia won by 54 runs
England
242/4 (50 ov) – 137/9 (50 ov)
Sri Lanka
England won
England won by 105 runs
New Zealand
238/8 (50 ov) – 145 (47.3 ov)
England
England lost
New Zealand won by 93 runs
Full England squad
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