England rode on their spinners' fine effort to register a dominating eight-wicket win over New Zealand in their final group match of the Women's World Cup here on Sunday.

It was the final ODI appearance of New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine, and there was no fairytale ending as her side could only last 38.2 overs, getting bundled out for a tournament-lowest 168.

The White Ferns were already eliminated from the ICC showpiece, but the win helped England to leap to No. 2 on the table with 11 points behind leaders Australia (13).

England's march was facilitated by their spinners, who dominated the middle overs even without their talisman Sophie Ecclestone, who injured her shoulder while fielding.

Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith was the pick of the bowlers with 3 for 30 from 9.2 overs, while o

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