New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- Sophie Devine bid adieu to one-day internationals in a losing cause as England beat New Zealand by eight wickets on Sunday in their last league game at the Women's Cricket World Cup.
Rain later forced the abandonment of the match between India and Bangladesh. India was heading for a likely victory at 57-0 in 8.4 overs in reply to Bangladesh's 119-9 in a game that was already reduced to 27 overs for each team.
Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith took 3-30 as New Zealand was bowled out for 168 runs in 38.2 overs. Skipper Devine scored 23 runs in her final ODI appearance, and Georgia Plimmer top-scored with 43 runs.
In reply, England scored 172-2 in 29.2 overs with opener Amy Jones posting 86 not out off 92 balls.
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