Windies beat Kiwis at World Cup

West Indies beat New Zealand in the Women's World Cup to slightly boost England's chances of making the final.

The Windies won by 48 runs, preserving their own dream of reaching the final against Australia on 17 February.

West Indies posted 207-9, with Stephanie Taylor hitting 49, while New Zealand were bowled out for 159.

For England to qualify on net run-rate, England must now beat New Zealand in their final game on Wednesday and hope Australia heavily beat West Indies.

With the West Indies facing Australia in the first match of the day, England will at least know exactly what they will have to do in order to make the final.

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Windies beat Kiwis at World Cup

West Indies beat New Zealand in the Women's World Cup to slightly boost England's chances of making the final.

The Windies won by 48 runs, preserving their own dream of reaching the final against Australia on 17 February.

West Indies posted 207-9, with Stephanie Taylor hitting 49, while New Zealand were bowled out for 159.

For England to qualify on net run-rate, England must now beat New Zealand in their final game on Wednesday and hope Australia heavily beat West Indies.

With the West Indies facing Australia in the first match of the day, England will at least know exactly what they will have to do in order to make the final.

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Gibson to remain as Windies coach

Ottis Gibson has signed a new three-year contract to remain as head coach of the West Indies.

Gibson took over the role from John Dyson in 2010 and led them to victory at the World Twenty20 last year.

"I am happy to continue with the team for the next three years as we look to take West Indies cricket forward," he said.

Former England bowling coach Gibson had been linked with the director of cricket role at Warwickshire, vacated by Ashley Giles.

Instead, the Bears promoted Dougie Brown from assistant coach.

"I enjoy being involved in West Indies cricket and it is something I'm very excited about considering what we have achieved - especially in the last year - beating New Zealand at home in all three formats and winning the ICC World Twenty20 tournament in Sri Lanka," Gibson told the West Indies Cricket Board's official website.

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