LIVE: Smith strikes for England as Ecclestone hurts shoulder

England made an early breakthrough in their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match against New Zealand in Vizag as star spinner Sophie Ecclestone suffered an injury scare.

Ecclestone was forced from the field after the second over with a shoulder concern following a dive in the field.

Fellow spinner Linsey Smith struck early with the big wicket of Suzie Bates, who was caught off a full toss by substitute fielder Emma Lamb.

The White Ferns are aiming to send out Sophie Devine on a high note in what will be her final ODI for her country.

New Zealand are keen to finish their frustrating tournament in winning fashion so they overtake Sri Lanka and claim fifth place on the standings.

Later in the day India will host Bangladesh at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, with Harmanpreet Kaur's side also hoping to enter the knockout stages in winning form.

India will take on Australia in the second semi-final in Navi Mumbai on Thursday and are sure to want to enter that match having won two games on the trot.

Bangladesh have won just one match at the tournament, but could rise as high as sixth on the standings with a victory over India.

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