White Ferns

After being put in, the White Ferns were led by a brilliant 126 from Suzie Bates, who became the fourth woman to score 5000 ODI runs.

Sparked by Suzie Bates century and career-best bowling from Hannah Rowe, White Ferns end World Cup in style, but it won't be enough for knockout stage.

Rowe had a rough start with the ball with her first three overs going for 27 runs, but was influential in her second spell. She nabbed the big wicket of Pakistan captain Bismah, then in each of her next two overs took wickets to turn the match New Zealand's way. Rowe, who had been smacked for a four and six earlier in the over, broke the 82-run stand with Bismah caught behind down the leg side. Pakistan were setting up a nervy finish for the White Ferns with Nida Dar and captain Bismah Maroof set at the crease. It was a frustrating batting performance from the White Ferns for the most part. She was given out lbw on-field from the bowling of Diana Baig, but opted to review the decision with one second remaining.

The White Ferns ended their World Cup campaign with an emphatic 71-run win over Pakistan at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

The win capped a disappointing tournament for the hosts with the White Ferns failing to progress to the knockout stage. It hasn't quite worked out that way this tournament." With the stunning individual batting performance, Bates became the first New Zealand woman to reach 5000 one day international runs and the fourth woman in the international game to achieve the significant milestone.

The White Ferns coach Bob Carter is stepping down from the role after New Zealand failed to make the Cricket World Cup semifinals.

we obviously would be in a better position," Carter said. "I think we're moving ahead. The White Ferns coach Bob Carter is stepping down from the role after New Zealand failed to make the Cricket World Cup semifinals.

Hannah Rowe then snared 5-55 to record the second-best figures of the tournament as New Zealand restricted their opponents to 194-9 and earned a 71-run victory.

"I wanted to bat with Katey but couldn't. It was great to see her finish the innings, which was a team goal all this tournament." "Every day you want to turn up and play your role for the team but it hasn't worked out at this tournament. She also played a match-winning knock in the rain-affected win over Bangladesh, but failed to fire outside of two matches against the tournament minnows. It doesn't mean much at the moment but will a lot more with time." They now need Bangladesh to upset England and South Africa to beat India tomorrow, with both results comprehensive enough to cause a big reversal in net run rate. "It's been a tough tournament for the team and myself," Bates said.

Now without a coach, New Zealand could also say goodbye to some of its all-time greats.