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by George O'Neill

  1. England win toss and bowl

    Gaby Lewis calls heads, but it comes down tails and Nat Sciver-Brunt says England will bowl first.

  2. 'England relaxed, happy and confident'

    Katherine Sciver-Brunt
    Ex-England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    It was an enormous high after last Friday, it was a brilliant start. I'm just glad that they've had a few days since to get over it, and to deal with the adrenaline from it all.

    It was a big moment, I got quite emotional because you really get to see how far this game has come - the Broadway performance, the size of the crowd.

    But yeah, the team has been in good spirits. They seem relaxed, very happy and confident, as they should be.

  3. Irish cricket stadium 'on track' for World Cup

    While we wait for that toss, some Irish cricket news for you.

    Ireland's new cricket stadium is "on track" to be ready for the 2030 men's T20 World Cup, says Cricket Ireland chief executive Sarah Keane.

    The stadium at Abbottstown is primarily being funded by the Irish government through Sport Ireland and the Department of Sport.

    Keane and Sport Ireland chief executive Dr Úna May and chair John Foley were joined by Irish politicians to turn the first sod at the site in the north-west suburb of Dublin, on Tuesday.

    The venue will have permanent seating for 4,240 spectators with the ability to bring in temporary stands for major events, which will expand the total capacity to 12,000.

    Read more from Timothy Abraham.

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    Looking forward to game four for us as we travel the country watching the World Cup and celebrating our wedding anniversary... 20 not out, but sadly a long way from retiring. Come on England!

    Adam & Charlotte, Devon

  5. Toss at 19:15

    Gaby Lewis and Nat Sciver-Brunt with match officialsGetty Images

    Good news!

    After a pitch inspection, there will be a toss in 10 minutes, with play to start at 19:35 BST.

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    Stopped raining 30 mins ago. Everyone running around the outfield. Just get playing. Pathetic.

    Alan, at the ground

  7. The prize pot: 2024 vs 2026

    Ask Me Anything

    How much prize money is up for grabs in the Women's T20 World Cup?

    And how do the numbers compare to 2024?

    In our explainer, where you'll find everything you need to know about this year's tournament, BBC Sport's Katharine Sharpe had a look at the facts and the figures.

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    Graham @18:29. The reason is that the teams are declared at the toss - if there was another delay and the conditions changed the captain would not be able to, say, swap a spinner for a seam bowler.

    Peter, Dumfries

  9. Matthew Henry
    BBC Sport journalist in Southampton

    The last of the covers have just been removed and the players are warming up on the outfield. We have a pitch inspection at 7pm but you'd hope there wouldn't be much of a delay beyond there.

    There's an hour of extra time for all group-stage matches so we won't be losing overs until 19:30 BST.

  10. Weather update 🚨

    Covers are now off and there will be a pitch inspection at 19:00 BST.

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    NZ losing was totally predictable. This is the worst NZ Women's cricket team ever. Buffet bowling, atrocious fielding, bizarre field settings and captaincy, and not close out a batting innings. Heads should roll, retirements must come, we can't do any worse. Shameful.

    Ben, NZ

    New Zealand should ask themselves how can they have fielded so badly to lose this match. The bowling wasn’t much better and I would love to hear what their coaches have to say about one of the worst performances I have ever seen. Totally shocking.

    Terry

  12. Watch Sri Lanka's winning moment v New Zealand

    Sri Lanka seal victory to upset reigning champions New Zealand

  13. It's bright enough now that both England and Ireland players are warming up on the outfield, but the covers remain in place and there's no news about when the toss will take place.

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    Why delay the toss? Why not get everything ready to go for the moment the rain allows? Why do we always pile delay upon delay? (See also having lunch when the sun is shining).

    Graham, Redditch

    Why does cricket shoot itself in the foot all the time? It's stopped raining now so surely the toss should be happening now?

    Philip, Southampton

  15. Linsey Smith's rise to the top

    England's Linsey Smith, smiles and celebrates as she runs away from the wicket.Getty Images

    Linsey Smith's rise to becoming England's number one T20 bowler has been full of ups and downs.

    BBC Sport's Matthew Henry discovered the real story behind her journey before the T20 World Cup.

    Click here to find out more.

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    Grim in Southampton, you say? I didn't get the memo. With the wind in this direction, I'd better get me washing in. Thanks.

    Damien, Chichester

    You are very welcome, Damien.

  17. Inside the Women's T20 World Cup

    BBC Test Match Special

    Test Match Special are speaking exclusively to England’s T20 squad during the World Cup, getting to know the personalities behind the players.

    In the latest episode, Lauren Bell and Linsey Smith discuss what they do between matches to keep calm, what it will mean to have their friends and family watching from the stands at a home World Cup, and is 'The Shard’ really Bell’s nickname?

    During the tournament you will also be able to get to know Heather Knight, Issy Wong, Sophia Dunkley, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, and Lauren Filer.

    Watch here.

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    It looks pretty grim in Southampton, but a quick check of BBC Weather tells me the rain is meant to clear up relatively soon.

    Fingers crossed.

    Latest weather from Southampton.

  19. Sri Lanka stun New Zealand

    Nilakshi de Silva in actionGetty Images

    Nilakshi de Silva finished 54 not out for Sri Lanka

    Speaking of upsets, in today's earlier game in Southampton, Sri Lanka delivered a shock by beating defending champions New Zealand.

    Despite losing influential captain Chamari Athapaththu for 27, the Sri Lankans reached their target of 151 with five wickets and two deliveries to spare.

    Nilakshi de Silva - who guided Sri Lanka to victory with an unbeaten 54 - was dropped on one as part of a sloppy New Zealand fielding display.

    After an opening defeat by West Indies, New Zealand's hopes of reaching the semi-finals are now hanging by a thread.

  20. Ireland still searching for elusive win

    Kirstie Gordon celebrates after taking the wicket of Alice TectorGetty Images

    Ireland lost by 40 runs against Scotland at Old Trafford on Saturday, a result which extended an unwanted record.

    It was their 18th successive defeat in T20 World Cup matches and they are still searching for their first victory in their fifth tournament appearance.

    "We've yet to have a win in a World Cup and that is a big thing that is hanging over us," captain Gaby Lewis told BBC Sport NI before the Scotland match.

    "We really want to push to do that and get a couple of wins and not have to qualify for the next one."

    If Ireland are to break their duck today, it will require one of the biggest ever upsets in women's cricket.