Commonwealth Games 2022 LIVE: Laura Muir storms to 1500m gold after England win women’s hockey title

England’s dreams of a maiden Commonwealth Games cricket final against Australia were ended by an upset loss to India in the semi-finals.

Skipper Nat Sciver admitted that she had never even considered the possibility that England would not be going for gold, but it was her run-out that eventually swung this four-run defeat at Edgbaston.

Indian opener Smriti Mandhana laid the platform for India to make 164-5 from their 20 overs, England heading out to chase needing the highest successful chase in a women’s T20 international on these shores.

An incredible performance from the Aussies sees them guarantee a silver medal as they move into the final of the netball on Sunday.

They were clinical and ruthless, bowing England away with any opportunity they had through the match. England’s title defence comes to an end as England are beaten 51-60.

There’s still loads to do as England can’t turn the ball around quickly enough. Five minutes to play and the seven-goal difference remains.

It’s a hugely uphill battle for the roses now.

England have cut the deficit to seven with 11 minutes of the match to go. Now it’s down to six! 42-48.

It’s very tense inside as England look to draw level with Australia once more. A good attack from the Aussies sees them score and more back to seven in front.

A steal for England right at the end of the third quarter cuts the gap to nine points ahead of the final 15 minutes. The roses still trail 36-45 and it’ll be an exceptional final quarter if they’re to win this game.

Jade Clarke is back on for England. Laura Malcolm to the bench as Stacey Francis-Bayman takes over from Layla Guscoth to try in that defensive end.

No matter the changes though England can’t take control of this game. Australia are too good, the crowd are encouraging the home side but the Aussies are now 11-points in front.

32-43. Three minutes of the third quarter to go.

Gemma Frizelle admitted she did not expect to win a gold medal for Wales in the rhythmic gymnastics hoop final after overcoming injury problems to compete.

Set to Nessun Dorma, which is her mother’s favourite song, the 24-year-old topped the leaderboard with a total of 28.700 to edge past Cyprus’ Anna Sokolova and Canada’s Carmel Kallemaa who scored 28.300 and 28.200, respectively.

The result is Wales’ first gold in the hoop, and Frizelle revealed the result came as a surprise.

“I just didn’t ever expect it,” she said. “Yeah it’s just amazing, I can’t believe it to be honest, so I don’t know, I can’t process it!

“When I did my routine I didn’t know if it was a good routine or not, but judging by my coach’s reaction I thought it was, because she was crying.

“When I got my score, I knew it was a good score especially for myself and it was just waiting then for everyone else’s to come in.

“It was really nerve-wracking, but I just basically stood by the TV watching.”

England are getting a bit rattled with some of the decisions from the referees. They’d cut the gap down to five points but after two or three calls go against them they lose their concentration and the Aussies take advantage.

They come down the court four times without reply and move nine points ahead.

It’s 27-36 with nine minutes to play in the third quarter.

Oof, that’s unlucky for Scotland’s Matthew McHale who is a tiling instructor when he’s not fighting in the ring.

In a tight contest the semi-final between him and NI’s Dylan Eagleson comes down to a split decision. Both men think they’ve won it but going through to the final is... the Northern Ireland boxer.

McHale has to settle for a bronze.