Women's sport takes centre stage at Commonwealth Games

It's the penultimate day of competition in Birmingham, with three big women's finals.

England's Isabelle Petter
Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 7th Aug 2022

Dubbed "Super Sunday" - today will see the medals decided in the netball, T20 cricket and hockey.

England Hockey chief executive Nick Pink said the country is "on the crest of a really exciting wave for women in sport".

England will face Australia in the final at the University of Birmingham this afternoon. It's after goalkeeper Maddie Hinch was again a penalty shoot-out hero in the semi-final win over New Zealand.

Izzy Petter and Hannah Martin converted their penalties to see England through and guarantee them at least a silver.

Pink told the PA News Agency: "There's so much to celebrate about women's sport more broadly, and there's more and more women involved at all levels of administration in all organisations.

"And that's starting to play out in terms of the success on the field of play as well.

"We're on the crest of a really exciting wave for women in sport."

Pink said the UK's ability to host successful events is partly responsible for the increasing celebration of women's sport and also crucially encourages young people to partake.

"We host them incredibly well. We host them in different parts of the country as well so it gives greater access for young girls and young boys," he said.

At Edgbaston, the women's T20 cricket will be decided. It's India against Australia in the final.

England were unable to chase down their target of 165, despite 41 from Nat Sciver, as Sneh Rana held her nerve to seal India's final spot.

And Jamaica have their shot at history in the final of the netball against Australia.

It's the 'Sunshine Girls' first time in the final after they thrashed world champions New Zealand on Saturday.

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