10.05pm There will be plenty more to come from this contest, and that send-off. But for now, it's congratulations England, farewell New Zealand, and thanks for tuning in! From Miller, Ashish and Sudeep, good night!

Charlie Dean: "That's what we set out to do, wanted to top the group and in front of such a great crowd, it was special. DWH not sleeping much and scoring runs. Ultimate 360 player now. Everyone is stepping up, we know our roles as a bowling group, tournament cricket is momentum in winning games in front of you. Small margin for error, tight with our lines, and put our hands through the ball in similar conditions. Off to watch the football ... with a diet coke of course."

Suzie Bates is having a quick word with Sky. "Not every player gets that moment. Ireland gave us a chance but England were too good, incredible moment regardless of the result. I wanted to finish knowing this game was in London, I get goosebumps thinking about it. We've come such a long way and I know the semis and final will be so well supported."

Melie Kerr: "The saddest part is three legends of the game leave our environment and women's cricket. They'll be missed and we'll celebrate them tonight. Those three mentored me and I've played ten years of my career with them. V grateful to play with them. Ireland gave us a chance, it was in our hands. There were moments with the bat when we had a platform, Danni played beautifully but we offered too much width with the ball. Conditions now, it skidded on, but not too much changes in 2020 cricket. I think we can all recognise it's been disappointing. A lot to work on. Get 5% better in field, bat and ball we can get better."

Danni Wyatt-Hodge is player of the match, for the third time: "T20 is a fickle game, got to start again everytime. A beaut of a pitch to bat on with my mate Dunks. Pretty flat then when the rain came down it skidded on nicely. I felt out of a tree when I was ten, so my wrist grew in a weird way that helps me to hit [over extra cover]. Suzie Bates, an idol growing up, emotional scenes, Sophie and Lea, incredible careers, sad to see them go. Wait for Aus-Ind to see who we play and when. Feet up and watch the football!"

9.47pm So, it's official, there will be a new champion this year, and well, how are England looking at this pivotal juncture? Very, very powerful, it needs to be said! Danni Wyatt-Hodge is having the tournament of a lifetime, and Sophia Dunkley's exceptional 49 from 38 balls has given Charlotte Edwards a timely headache. Someone, presumably, makes way for Nat Sciver-Brunt in the semis, but she's not giving her place up without a fight!

Hari : "Looks like Dani's scintillating form is equivalent to England's powerhouse performances. They didn't have that strike bowler in recent times but Lauren's injection not only gives leverage to Sophie/NSB but also to play a extra all-rounder like Gibson or Freya on the lineup "

Mark : "NZ have a lot of rebuilding to do. Their bowling has not been very penetrative or consistent this tournament and their fielding has been sub-standard. A lot of work to do."

9.43pm And that is that for Group 2. England march on, alongside West Indies, but the story for the moment is the mass exodus of New Zealand's greats! The entire England contingent has joined their opponents in lining up to give a guard of honour to the "Grandmas", Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu.

What emotional scenes these are! Suffice to say, there are tears, and lots of them. This is not the way New Zealand's old guard wanted to bow out, in a difficult campaign that never quite got started. But they were reigning champions right up until the moment they left the field, and their stunning efforts in the UAE two years ago won't be forgotten in a hurry!

So, for almost certainly the final time in New Zealand colours, Tahuhu takes the ball

Shatansh: "England actually look like a powerhouse this world cup, unlike the recent ODI WC where they were scratchy throughout." There is a confidence to this campaign that I've not seen in a long time... arguably not since 2009

Back comes Jess Kerr... a miracle is needed now