NAT’LL DO NICELY

NATALIE SCIVER hit her second century of the tournament as England qualified for the Women’s World Cup semi-finals with a 75-run win over New Zealand at Derby.

Sciver’s 129 (right), and 93 from Tammy Beaumont, helped England set a victory target of 285. The Kiwis replied with 209. England moved top of the table above Australia on run-rate ahead of their final group match against West Indies on Saturday. Captain Heather Knight said: “We were really under pressure and it was hard work, so I am really pleased how the girls went about it.”