England take second world title in less than a year

Jun 21, 2009

England and New Zealand met for the second time in less than a year in pursuit of a word title•Getty Images

Katherine Brunt got the crucial wicket of Aimee Watkins•Getty Images

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Sarah Taylor made a useful 23•Getty Images

The hosts began superbly, Laura Marsh getting rid of Suzie Bates in the first over•Getty Images

Lucy Doolan was Brunt's next wicket, edging a catch to Sarah Taylor•Getty Images

But England were too strong, skittling New Zealand out for 85•Getty Images

Claire Taylor finished off proceedings with an unbeaten 39, as England raced home by six wickets•Getty Images

Rachel Priest was the next to go, as Brunt's three-wicket burst reduced New Zealand to 31 for 5•Getty Images

Charlotte Edwards was bowled for 9, early in England's chase•AFP

The hosts were the deserved winners of the inaugural ICC Women's World Twenty20•Getty Images