Doolan and Nicola Browne brought some stability to the New Zealand innings, with Doolan carving some fine shots.

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Barnet made a change with Frazer Toms replacing Wayne Purser after an hour and John Doolan then drilled a right-foot shot wide.

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However, had it not been for the plucky Lucy Doolan, who hit a swashbuckling 48 for New Zealand and claimed 3-23, then England's victory would arguably have been trouble-free.

BBC: World Cup joy for England women

However, when Doolan was dismissed by Marsh in the 45th over the wickets tumbled, with Edwards trapping Sophie Devine lbw for a duck and Shaw getting Browne (25) lbw.

BBC: World Cup joy for England women

Taylor, Atkins and captain Charlotte Edwards (10) all fell prey to the 21-year-old's off-spin as Doolan added a touch of intrigue to a match which, for the most part, seemed like an England procession.

BBC: World Cup joy for England women

The early start, at 1030 BST, may have helped Brunt find swing, and she was quick to cash in, bowling the dangerous left-hander Aimee Watkins (scorer of an unbeaten 89 in the semi-finals), and then adding the wickets of Lucy Doolan - caught behind attempting a paddle-sweep - and Rachel Priest, who was caught and bowled.

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