KNIGHT AND CO FINALLY HAVE A DAY IN THE SUN

ENGLAND ended 24 years of World Cup hurt with a last-ball win over Australia.

The three-run victory, the first against the Aussies in the competition since 1993, puts England top of the table with two games to play.

Tammy Beaumont’s 49, Katherine Brunt (45no) and Jenny Gunn (39) combined to push England to 259-8.

Ellyse Perry struck 70, but once Danielle Hazell (inset, bottom) celebrated dismissing Alyssa Healy, England held their nerve to the last ball and restricted Australia to 256-8.

Victory takes England above Australia and India to the top of the table on net run-rate with two