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nobody cares... please mention a single guy who said that pakistan women will do well????
Move on bruh... watch your team getting knockout at the hands of Australia yet again .
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Move on bruh... watch your team getting knockout at the hands of Australia yet again .
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Forst reached in knockout game then talk about india
Apni team to minnows hai men's ho ya women's but bate badi badi kar wa lo indian team ke khilaaf.
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Pakistan women can never do that and we never did talk show for that..Forst reached in knockout game then talk about india
Apni team to minnows hai men's ho ya women's but bate badi badi kar wa lo indian team ke khilaaf.
you are doing that and you will get knocked out soon.. So wait
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Then why you talk about india ? India has atleast reached in semifinal .
And you haven't answered my question - Who had defeated Australia women's team last time in a World cup or odi series?
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Lanka travelled to Mumbai and defeated bng. Pak played their entire life in colombo and waited for this match. As per delusional Pakistan posters in ct threads, pak have to beat Lanka so badly that their travel fatigue will be the real reason for the loss.
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Pakistani women's played all game a same venues yet winless so far and likely to remain same.
This is going to happen with Pakistani men's team when they knockout from 2026 World T20 even before semifinal .
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You do enough to be posting here lol.
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Which minnow will they lose to? Italy or Nepal?Pakistani women's played all game a same venues yet winless so far and likely to remain same.
This is going to happen with Pakistani men's team when they knockout from 2026 World T20 even before semifinal .
Of course, customary Indian thrashing is there.
Thrashing at hands of India is like a festival for Pakistanis - comes once or twice a year.
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I am posting what actually matters... That is India, Australia, England, SA, Eng. SL, these are the teams that are doing all the job in Women's cricket... rest is just quota fillers.
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Pakistan vs Lanka - Toss delayed due to rain . Tbh Pakistan deserved this because they asked the hybrid model
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I Was just looking at past history of the tournaments. Even though both WI teams appear to be in dire status they still find ways to win at least some trophies. So really Kudos to them and are always a respectable team.
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ICC Women's ODI World Cup Winners
| Country | Number of Wins | Winning Years |
| Australia | 6 | 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2023 |
| England | 1 | 2009 |
| West Indies | 1 | 2016 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 2024 |
ICC Women's ODI World Cup Winners
| Country | Number of Wins | Winning Years |
| Australia | 7 | 1978, 1982, 1988, 1997, 2005, 2013, 2022 |
| England | 4 | 1973, 1993, 2009, 2017 |
| Zealand | 1 | 2000 |
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"ICC must arrange three good venues for the World Cup," says Fatima Sana after Pakistan's poor stint in CWC 25
Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana expressed her frustration after Colombo's relentless rain continued to disrupt the ICC Women's World Cup, as the 25th match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan was abandoned after just 4.2 overs at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Friday night, calling for better planning in future tournaments. Persistent showers forced both teams to share a point each — marking the fifth washout in Colombo this tournament. “I think the only thing that didn't go in our favour was the weather. I think ICC must arrange three good venues for the World Cup because we wait for four years to play in the World Cup,” she said.
Reflecting on Pakistan's performance, she added, “I think we were very good in the bowling and fielding side, but we are lacking in the batting department. We were good in a couple of games. We gave a close fight to Australia and England, but unfortunately, we were unable to cross the main line.”
The 22-year-old captain also spoke about the learnings from her first global campaign in charge. “I think as the youngest captain of the team, I have learned a lot of learnings from the World Cup. We didn't play much cricket in the recent past. We need to play much more cricket. We have the T20 World Cup coming up next year. We should be ready for that one.”
Looking ahead, Fatima noted that Pakistan have two upcoming series and are waiting for the PCB's schedule. On handling the pressures of captaincy, she said, “Pressure was always there, but I always watched Kane Williamson. He lost the World Cup very closely, but still, he managed to keep a smile on his face. I am just trying to be calm. When you are captaining a losing side, you need to have that belief in your team. Hopefully, we will do well in our upcoming games.”
She also shared a lighter moment from the tournament. “Before the national anthems, a little girl told me, ‘Please take my number and call me, I am your biggest fan.' I was laughing as, throughout the tournament, I was always standing by her side. I really enjoyed her company,” Fatima recalled. “I was a net bowler in the West Indies in 2017, and Hayley Matthews and Deandra Dottin praised my bowling a lot in the net sessions. That boosted my confidence. If you are a good human being, these things help you a lot.”
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu, meanwhile, chose to look ahead positively despite the string of weather-hit games. “Yeah, definitely. I try to control what I can control. As a team, the expectations are always high when we come to a World Cup. Unfortunately, we lost our first game against India and another against England. We made quite a few mistakes in the field, with the bat, and as a bowling unit. But we're focusing on what we can do better in the future,” she said.
Chamari praised the balance on her side, adding, “We have some really talented young players, along with experienced senior players. The seniors always take the time to guide the youngsters, and as captain, I try to support all the girls. I always encourage them to play positive cricket—that's my main focus.”
Reflecting on their progress, the 35-year-old noted, “We've played against South Africa, India, and New Zealand. Over the last 12 months, we've beaten some of these teams, and we even beat England in England in T20s. On any given day, the team that plays their best cricket will win. We need to improve our batting, especially in the longer format. I feel we're very close to being among the top four teams, but we need to improve our cricket. The mistakes we made against India and England cost us those games.”
Despite the challenging conditions, Chamari reaffirmed her commitment to the team's future. “I've played a couple of World Cups now, and at 35, I'm really looking forward to continuing to play and helping build a strong team for the future. These are definitely tough conditions, playing under lights and dealing with the rain, which makes things even harder. But we'll keep working and see what we can achieve going forward.”
The washed-out fixture brings to a close Colombo's wet and frustrating leg of the tournament. The remaining matches of the Women's World Cup will now move to India, where players and fans will be hoping for clear skies and uninterrupted cricket.
Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana expressed her frustration after Colombo's relentless rain continued to disrupt the ICC Women's World Cup, as the 25th match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan was abandoned after just 4.2 overs at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Friday night, calling for better planning in future tournaments. Persistent showers forced both teams to share a point each — marking the fifth washout in Colombo this tournament. “I think the only thing that didn't go in our favour was the weather. I think ICC must arrange three good venues for the World Cup because we wait for four years to play in the World Cup,” she said.
Reflecting on Pakistan's performance, she added, “I think we were very good in the bowling and fielding side, but we are lacking in the batting department. We were good in a couple of games. We gave a close fight to Australia and England, but unfortunately, we were unable to cross the main line.”
The 22-year-old captain also spoke about the learnings from her first global campaign in charge. “I think as the youngest captain of the team, I have learned a lot of learnings from the World Cup. We didn't play much cricket in the recent past. We need to play much more cricket. We have the T20 World Cup coming up next year. We should be ready for that one.”
Looking ahead, Fatima noted that Pakistan have two upcoming series and are waiting for the PCB's schedule. On handling the pressures of captaincy, she said, “Pressure was always there, but I always watched Kane Williamson. He lost the World Cup very closely, but still, he managed to keep a smile on his face. I am just trying to be calm. When you are captaining a losing side, you need to have that belief in your team. Hopefully, we will do well in our upcoming games.”
She also shared a lighter moment from the tournament. “Before the national anthems, a little girl told me, ‘Please take my number and call me, I am your biggest fan.' I was laughing as, throughout the tournament, I was always standing by her side. I really enjoyed her company,” Fatima recalled. “I was a net bowler in the West Indies in 2017, and Hayley Matthews and Deandra Dottin praised my bowling a lot in the net sessions. That boosted my confidence. If you are a good human being, these things help you a lot.”
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu, meanwhile, chose to look ahead positively despite the string of weather-hit games. “Yeah, definitely. I try to control what I can control. As a team, the expectations are always high when we come to a World Cup. Unfortunately, we lost our first game against India and another against England. We made quite a few mistakes in the field, with the bat, and as a bowling unit. But we're focusing on what we can do better in the future,” she said.
Chamari praised the balance on her side, adding, “We have some really talented young players, along with experienced senior players. The seniors always take the time to guide the youngsters, and as captain, I try to support all the girls. I always encourage them to play positive cricket—that's my main focus.”
Reflecting on their progress, the 35-year-old noted, “We've played against South Africa, India, and New Zealand. Over the last 12 months, we've beaten some of these teams, and we even beat England in England in T20s. On any given day, the team that plays their best cricket will win. We need to improve our batting, especially in the longer format. I feel we're very close to being among the top four teams, but we need to improve our cricket. The mistakes we made against India and England cost us those games.”
Despite the challenging conditions, Chamari reaffirmed her commitment to the team's future. “I've played a couple of World Cups now, and at 35, I'm really looking forward to continuing to play and helping build a strong team for the future. These are definitely tough conditions, playing under lights and dealing with the rain, which makes things even harder. But we'll keep working and see what we can achieve going forward.”
The washed-out fixture brings to a close Colombo's wet and frustrating leg of the tournament. The remaining matches of the Women's World Cup will now move to India, where players and fans will be hoping for clear skies and uninterrupted cricket.
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So semifinals
india vs Australia
South Africa vs England
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I am now rooting for Indian women.
They have closed generational gaps very quickly. On the field they are an unlikeable bunch, but if they beat the SENA teams and take the cup it will be a wonderful show of progress, and shows how investment in women sports can propell them forward quickly.
Many people are upset at Pakistani women, but be honest, have you ever seen woman jogging in the street, or going to the gym in Pakistan. It is quite rare. Sports are considered unladylike by most of the population. Yet these women still defy the odds to even compete at this level. They are damned if they do and damned if they dont.
They have closed generational gaps very quickly. On the field they are an unlikeable bunch, but if they beat the SENA teams and take the cup it will be a wonderful show of progress, and shows how investment in women sports can propell them forward quickly.
Many people are upset at Pakistani women, but be honest, have you ever seen woman jogging in the street, or going to the gym in Pakistan. It is quite rare. Sports are considered unladylike by most of the population. Yet these women still defy the odds to even compete at this level. They are damned if they do and damned if they dont.
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SA 97 AO vs Aus today. As expected, it's gonna be Ind-W vs Aus-W SF. And its result is a foregone conclusion.
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I expect Indian eves to beat Australia this time, they were ones who came closest to beating the ozzies in the group stages.
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They defeat Australia in odi team just before the World cup , and came close in third ODI chasing 400+ Target. At one stages india women's were favourite but a collapsed occurred and we lost the game.
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This is the best chance for India to beat Australia. India women have experience of beating Aussie women in WC 2017 semi-final.
Hopefully we will see repeat of 2017 semi-final result.
Hopefully we will see repeat of 2017 semi-final result.
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Alana King produced the best bowling figures in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup history to clinch top spot in the league stage for Australia.
The leg-spinner dismantled the South African innings on her way to seven for 18, helping dismiss the Proteas for just 97.
Despite losing a couple of early wickets, Australia chased that down in just 16.5 overs, wrapping up a seven-wicket victory.
With the win, Australia continued their perfect run so far in this tournament, winning every game bar a washout against Sri Lanka.
They will now play India in the semi-finals in Navi Mumbai on Thursday, with South Africa having to regroup for their clash with England the day before in Guwahati.
King leaves South Africa in a spin
Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first, with Laura Wolvaardt plundering four boundaries off Megan Schutt’s second over to give South Africa a good platform.
Schutt got her revenge when she had the Proteas skipper caught at short midwicket for 31, with just 32 on the board.
Kim Garth then followed that up by getting the other opener, Tazmin Brits, for six as she trapped her leg before in the 10th over.
At 43 for two, the game was evenly poised, but the introduction of King swung it definitively the way of Australia.
She needed just two balls to remove Sune Luus, skying a slog sweep off the spinner’s second delivery.
A dream first over got even better when Marizanne Kapp picked out Garth behind square for a duck, completing a double wicket maiden.
Sinalo Jafta tried to mount a comeback, including three boundaries off one Annabel Sutherland over, but at the other end, King was proving unplayable.
She picked up two more in as many deliveries, bowling Annerie Dercksen (5) and then having Chloe Tryon caught first ball to take her figures to four for none from 2.3 overs.
Nadine de Klerk finally got some runs off the leg-spinner, steering the hat-trick ball through backward point for a boundary.
South Africa have made a habit of digging themselves out of trouble in this tournament, but Jafta’s counter-attack was stopped when she was bowled by King for 29 after back-to-back fours, leaving the Proteas on 81 for seven.
She followed that up by bowling Masabata Klaas for four before Ashleigh Gardner got in on the act, removing Ayabonga Khaka for a duck.
Fittingly, it was King who took the final wicket, De Klerk bowled for 14 as she finished with figures of seven for 18, the best in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup history.
Mooney and Voll lead Australia home
In reply, Australia were dealt an early blow when Phoebe Litchfield fell for five to Kapp, who started the chase with three successive maidens.
At the other end, Ellyse Perry fell to Klaas for a duck, leaving Australia on 11 for two.
Voll (38 not out) survived an LBW shout a couple of balls later but responded with a couple of boundaries off Kapp.
Beth Mooney started finding the boundary at the other end as the duo upped the ante and quickly raced past the 50 partnership.
They took Australia to the brink, adding 76 in just over 10 overs before Mooney picked out Wolvaardt off the bowling of De Klerk for a 41-ball 42.
That brought Sutherland to the crease and she quickly knocked off the remaining runs, hitting 10 off just four balls to seal the win.
Australia v South Africa – Holkar Stadium, Indore, India
South Africa 97 all out from 24 overs (Laura Wolvaardt 31, Sinalo Jafta 29; Alana King 7/18, Ashleigh Gardner 1/19)
Australia 98 for three from 16.5 overs (Beth Mooney 42, Georgia Voll 38 not out; Marizanne Kapp 1/11, Nadine de Klerk 1/13)
Result: Australia won by seven wickets
The leg-spinner dismantled the South African innings on her way to seven for 18, helping dismiss the Proteas for just 97.
Despite losing a couple of early wickets, Australia chased that down in just 16.5 overs, wrapping up a seven-wicket victory.
With the win, Australia continued their perfect run so far in this tournament, winning every game bar a washout against Sri Lanka.
They will now play India in the semi-finals in Navi Mumbai on Thursday, with South Africa having to regroup for their clash with England the day before in Guwahati.
King leaves South Africa in a spin
Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first, with Laura Wolvaardt plundering four boundaries off Megan Schutt’s second over to give South Africa a good platform.
Schutt got her revenge when she had the Proteas skipper caught at short midwicket for 31, with just 32 on the board.
Kim Garth then followed that up by getting the other opener, Tazmin Brits, for six as she trapped her leg before in the 10th over.
At 43 for two, the game was evenly poised, but the introduction of King swung it definitively the way of Australia.
She needed just two balls to remove Sune Luus, skying a slog sweep off the spinner’s second delivery.
A dream first over got even better when Marizanne Kapp picked out Garth behind square for a duck, completing a double wicket maiden.
Sinalo Jafta tried to mount a comeback, including three boundaries off one Annabel Sutherland over, but at the other end, King was proving unplayable.
She picked up two more in as many deliveries, bowling Annerie Dercksen (5) and then having Chloe Tryon caught first ball to take her figures to four for none from 2.3 overs.
Nadine de Klerk finally got some runs off the leg-spinner, steering the hat-trick ball through backward point for a boundary.
South Africa have made a habit of digging themselves out of trouble in this tournament, but Jafta’s counter-attack was stopped when she was bowled by King for 29 after back-to-back fours, leaving the Proteas on 81 for seven.
She followed that up by bowling Masabata Klaas for four before Ashleigh Gardner got in on the act, removing Ayabonga Khaka for a duck.
Fittingly, it was King who took the final wicket, De Klerk bowled for 14 as she finished with figures of seven for 18, the best in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup history.
Mooney and Voll lead Australia home
In reply, Australia were dealt an early blow when Phoebe Litchfield fell for five to Kapp, who started the chase with three successive maidens.
At the other end, Ellyse Perry fell to Klaas for a duck, leaving Australia on 11 for two.
Voll (38 not out) survived an LBW shout a couple of balls later but responded with a couple of boundaries off Kapp.
Beth Mooney started finding the boundary at the other end as the duo upped the ante and quickly raced past the 50 partnership.
They took Australia to the brink, adding 76 in just over 10 overs before Mooney picked out Wolvaardt off the bowling of De Klerk for a 41-ball 42.
That brought Sutherland to the crease and she quickly knocked off the remaining runs, hitting 10 off just four balls to seal the win.
Australia v South Africa – Holkar Stadium, Indore, India
South Africa 97 all out from 24 overs (Laura Wolvaardt 31, Sinalo Jafta 29; Alana King 7/18, Ashleigh Gardner 1/19)
Australia 98 for three from 16.5 overs (Beth Mooney 42, Georgia Voll 38 not out; Marizanne Kapp 1/11, Nadine de Klerk 1/13)
Result: Australia won by seven wickets
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@Devadwal congratulations, firstly 2023 losing curse already lifted. Secondly, the match is in the same ground where your team won big against New Zealand...all hurdles cleared now
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The Australian women's team is almost unbeatable but if anyone can beat them then it is the Indian team, let's see but the chances are very less.
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SRL-W have 1 win, but is in 5th position. It shows you the quality of the tournament.
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In another news, Aus women cricketers were sexually assaulted. This tournament is going from bad to really really bad from image, reputation to everything.
Also, why is every single World Cup is happening in IND? Australia hosted very few of Womens WC it seems even though they have the most trophies.
Also, why is every single World Cup is happening in IND? Australia hosted very few of Womens WC it seems even though they have the most trophies.
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Mention his name as well.
Aqeel. Your co-religionist. And they do same rubbish in UK as well.
India is hosting cricket because they are the centre of the cricket world.
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PLEASE STAY ON TOPIC ABOUT CRICKET... OTHER STUFF CAN BE DISCUSSED IN THREAD IN TPS
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Btw your Bangladesh team is bottom Of the table Even after a win while Pakistan team with zero win is above Bangladesh in point table.
Bangladesh and Pakistan team are giving perfect tribute to each other by standing at 7 and 8 position. Neighborhood
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I am not bothered by it one bit. I dont care about any of these players. I am more interested in our Women's Football team.Btw your Bangladesh team is bottom Of the table Even after a win while Pakistan team with zero win is above Bangladesh in point table.
Bangladesh and Pakistan team are giving perfect tribute to each other by standing at 7 and 8 position. Neighborhood
But yes, funny tournament how team with 0 wins will have higher placement than team with 1 win.
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NZ-W are likely to finish at no. 6. Below SL-W. Other SENA teams are way ahead of NZ-W in this format.
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Congrats on another choke and beat down at the hands of Australia. You will soon develop Stockholm Syndrome.
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Jones leads England into the semi-finals on a winning note
England ensured they will enter the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 semi-finals on a winning note after beating New Zealand by eight wickets and leapfrogging their last four opponents South Africa into second in the group stage standings.
Linsey Smith took three wickets as New Zealand were dismissed for 168 in Visakhapatnam, Georgia Plimmer top-scoring with 43 and Sophie Devine contributing 23 in her final ODI.
England reached their target with 20.4 overs to spare, Amy Jones leading the way with an unbeaten 86 while Tammy Beaumont contributed 40.
The White Ferns elected to bat upon winning the toss and England suffered an early blow when Sophie Ecclestone was led from the field nursing her shoulder after picking up a knock while diving for a ball on the boundary.
The first wicket arrived when Emma Lamb, on as a substitute fielder in Ecclestone’s absence, held a simple catch after Suzie Bates picked her out from a Smith full toss.
Plimmer and Amelia Kerr added 68 for the second wicket before both were dismissed in successive deliveries, Kerr slogging Alice Capsey to Charlie Dean at long-on before Dean trapped Plimmer in front with the first ball of the next over.
Ecclestone returned to the action to remove Brooke Halliday, caught in the deep by Sophia Dunkley, before swiftly leaving the field once more as her shoulder continued to prove troublesome.
There was no let-up from England’s bowlers, however, with Maddy Green chipping a return catch to Capsey – who then dropped a similar chance with her very next ball to Isabella Gaze – to leave New Zealand 128 for five.
Devine was key to a competitive score but she nicked Nat Sciver-Brunt behind, a review picking up a thin inside edge, precipitating a collapse which saw the White Ferns lose their last five wickets for just 13 as the innings was brought to a close in the 39th over.
Amy Jones survived an lbw review in the first over of the run chase and England quickly settled thereafter, Beaumont striking four boundaries from one Jess Kerr over to set them on their way.
Beaumont progressed to 40 before falling lbw to Lea Tahuhu with the score on 75 but Heather Knight joined Jones to take England into three figures.
Knight successfully overturned an lbw decision when she was wrapped on the pads by Amelia Kerr and made the most of her reprieve by lofting the 100th six of the tournament shortly afterwards.
Jones followed suit to bring up her half-century in style, clearing the ropes off Bates, before three consecutive boundaries off Rosemary Mair brought the runs required below 20.
There was still time for Devine to have an impact in her swansong, the veteran trapping Knight in front on 33, but fittingly it was Jones who wrapped it up with a boundary as England got home in comfortable style.
Devine, off whom the winning runs were hit, left the field through a guard of honour to mark the end of one of the great ODI careers.
Scores in brief
England v New Zealand- Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
New Zealand 168 in 38.2 overs (Georgia Plimmer 43, Amelia Kerr 35; Linsey Smith 3/30, Nat Sciver-Brunt 2/31)
England 172/2 in 29.2 overs (Amy Jones 86 not out, Tammy Beaumont 40; Lea Tahuhu 1/9; Sophie Devine 1/20)
Result: England won by eight wickets
England ensured they will enter the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 semi-finals on a winning note after beating New Zealand by eight wickets and leapfrogging their last four opponents South Africa into second in the group stage standings.
Linsey Smith took three wickets as New Zealand were dismissed for 168 in Visakhapatnam, Georgia Plimmer top-scoring with 43 and Sophie Devine contributing 23 in her final ODI.
England reached their target with 20.4 overs to spare, Amy Jones leading the way with an unbeaten 86 while Tammy Beaumont contributed 40.
The White Ferns elected to bat upon winning the toss and England suffered an early blow when Sophie Ecclestone was led from the field nursing her shoulder after picking up a knock while diving for a ball on the boundary.
The first wicket arrived when Emma Lamb, on as a substitute fielder in Ecclestone’s absence, held a simple catch after Suzie Bates picked her out from a Smith full toss.
Plimmer and Amelia Kerr added 68 for the second wicket before both were dismissed in successive deliveries, Kerr slogging Alice Capsey to Charlie Dean at long-on before Dean trapped Plimmer in front with the first ball of the next over.
Ecclestone returned to the action to remove Brooke Halliday, caught in the deep by Sophia Dunkley, before swiftly leaving the field once more as her shoulder continued to prove troublesome.
There was no let-up from England’s bowlers, however, with Maddy Green chipping a return catch to Capsey – who then dropped a similar chance with her very next ball to Isabella Gaze – to leave New Zealand 128 for five.
Devine was key to a competitive score but she nicked Nat Sciver-Brunt behind, a review picking up a thin inside edge, precipitating a collapse which saw the White Ferns lose their last five wickets for just 13 as the innings was brought to a close in the 39th over.
Amy Jones survived an lbw review in the first over of the run chase and England quickly settled thereafter, Beaumont striking four boundaries from one Jess Kerr over to set them on their way.
Beaumont progressed to 40 before falling lbw to Lea Tahuhu with the score on 75 but Heather Knight joined Jones to take England into three figures.
Knight successfully overturned an lbw decision when she was wrapped on the pads by Amelia Kerr and made the most of her reprieve by lofting the 100th six of the tournament shortly afterwards.
Jones followed suit to bring up her half-century in style, clearing the ropes off Bates, before three consecutive boundaries off Rosemary Mair brought the runs required below 20.
There was still time for Devine to have an impact in her swansong, the veteran trapping Knight in front on 33, but fittingly it was Jones who wrapped it up with a boundary as England got home in comfortable style.
Devine, off whom the winning runs were hit, left the field through a guard of honour to mark the end of one of the great ODI careers.
Scores in brief
England v New Zealand- Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
New Zealand 168 in 38.2 overs (Georgia Plimmer 43, Amelia Kerr 35; Linsey Smith 3/30, Nat Sciver-Brunt 2/31)
England 172/2 in 29.2 overs (Amy Jones 86 not out, Tammy Beaumont 40; Lea Tahuhu 1/9; Sophie Devine 1/20)
Result: England won by eight wickets
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When a Hindu rapes a woman, many of our friends here come up with elaborate explanations to justify the rape.
Interesting to see how Indians dump their minorities very quickly whenever they commit a crime.
Speaking very forthrightly, these Aussies are lucky it was a timid "abdul" and not a ramgopal, kumar, or sriramakrishnan that they stumbled upon, else this horrible story could have had a very different and more horrible ending.
You guys cannot continue to justify abuse dependant on the religion of the perprepator. God forbid your sister or mother is touched up, will you guys question the criminals background before seeking justice?
Interesting to see how Indians dump their minorities very quickly whenever they commit a crime.
Speaking very forthrightly, these Aussies are lucky it was a timid "abdul" and not a ramgopal, kumar, or sriramakrishnan that they stumbled upon, else this horrible story could have had a very different and more horrible ending.
You guys cannot continue to justify abuse dependant on the religion of the perprepator. God forbid your sister or mother is touched up, will you guys question the criminals background before seeking justice?
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Stop spreading fake news like you have spread about sky family target by Indian. You have habbit of it.
No sane person defend a rape case regardless of religion.
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Your team won the same number of matches Rizwan's team won in the CT - ZERO
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Why are you bringing up Pakistan? Thread is not about Pakistan.
Your post has nothing to do with this thread.
Insecure much?
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I assume you are referring to Pak-W here. But it's not the case anymore. Pak-W hv indeed finished at the bottom (below BD-W)
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So, Bangladesh avoid finishing last due to today's washout.
They finish their World Cup campaign with #7 position.
They finish their World Cup campaign with #7 position.
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India delivered a clinical performance with the ball to restrict Bangladesh to 119/9 in 27 overs in their rain-hit ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup clash. Sharmin Akter (36) top-scored for the visitors while Sobhana Mostary (26) offered some resistance but the rest of the lineup struggled as India kept applying pressure with regular breakthroughs.
Radha Yadav (3/30) led the way with the ball followed by Sree Charani (2/23) while Deepti Sharma, Renuka Thakur, Amanjot Kaur chipped in with a wicket each.
After Nigar Sultana Joty’s dismissal, Bangladesh looked to rebuild through a 38-run stand between Sharmin Akter and Mostary which steadied the innings. However, once that partnership was broken, India ran through the middle and lower order, reducing Bangladesh from 91/3 to 117/9 in no time with Yadav playing a big part in the collapse.
India’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup match against Bangladesh was called off after rain played spoilsport. Chasing a revised target of 126, India were comfortably placed at 57/0 in 8.4 overs when rain returned, eventually forcing the match to be abandoned.
Openers Smriti Mandhana and Amanjot Kaur provided India with a quickfire start in their World Cup clash against Bangladesh before rain interrupted play. The duo put together a fifty-run partnership to put the team in a strong position.
In the first innings, India took control of their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup clash against Bangladesh, striking soon after play resumed following a rain delay. The match was further reduced to 27 overs per side from the initial 43 after persistent showers. The hosts then picked up wickets in clusters, halting Bangladesh’s momentum
Radha Yadav produced a brilliant piece of fielding, firing in a direct hit at the non-striker’s end to run out Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty after she had stepped out of her crease. Yadav then picked up her first wicket of the tournament as Sobhana Mostary’s attempt to go big ended in the hands of the fielder at mid off which triggered the collapse.
India, however, suffered an injury scare when Pratika Rawal twisted her ankle while fielding in the deep. The opener had to be helped off the field.
India had claimed wickets in the powerplay before rain interrupted play in the first innings.
Renuka Singh Thakur got the first wicket, dismissing Sumaiya Akter in her very first over. Akter attempted to slice one but found the fielder at short third. Deepti Sharma then removed Rubya Haider before the end of the powerplay. The opener attempted to go big but got a top edge as she was caught at mid off.
After rain caused an interruption, India’s World Cup clash against Bangladesh was reduced to 43 overs per side. As per the revised conditions, the powerplay will last nine overs. Rain had also pushed back the toss before India elected to bowl at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.
India host Bangladesh, with Harmanpreet Kaur's side 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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Radha Yadav (3/30) led the way with the ball followed by Sree Charani (2/23) while Deepti Sharma, Renuka Thakur, Amanjot Kaur chipped in with a wicket each.
After Nigar Sultana Joty’s dismissal, Bangladesh looked to rebuild through a 38-run stand between Sharmin Akter and Mostary which steadied the innings. However, once that partnership was broken, India ran through the middle and lower order, reducing Bangladesh from 91/3 to 117/9 in no time with Yadav playing a big part in the collapse.
India’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup match against Bangladesh was called off after rain played spoilsport. Chasing a revised target of 126, India were comfortably placed at 57/0 in 8.4 overs when rain returned, eventually forcing the match to be abandoned.
Openers Smriti Mandhana and Amanjot Kaur provided India with a quickfire start in their World Cup clash against Bangladesh before rain interrupted play. The duo put together a fifty-run partnership to put the team in a strong position.
In the first innings, India took control of their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup clash against Bangladesh, striking soon after play resumed following a rain delay. The match was further reduced to 27 overs per side from the initial 43 after persistent showers. The hosts then picked up wickets in clusters, halting Bangladesh’s momentum
Radha Yadav produced a brilliant piece of fielding, firing in a direct hit at the non-striker’s end to run out Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty after she had stepped out of her crease. Yadav then picked up her first wicket of the tournament as Sobhana Mostary’s attempt to go big ended in the hands of the fielder at mid off which triggered the collapse.
India, however, suffered an injury scare when Pratika Rawal twisted her ankle while fielding in the deep. The opener had to be helped off the field.
India had claimed wickets in the powerplay before rain interrupted play in the first innings.
Renuka Singh Thakur got the first wicket, dismissing Sumaiya Akter in her very first over. Akter attempted to slice one but found the fielder at short third. Deepti Sharma then removed Rubya Haider before the end of the powerplay. The opener attempted to go big but got a top edge as she was caught at mid off.
After rain caused an interruption, India’s World Cup clash against Bangladesh was reduced to 43 overs per side. As per the revised conditions, the powerplay will last nine overs. Rain had also pushed back the toss before India elected to bowl at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.
India host Bangladesh, with Harmanpreet Kaur's side 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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Pakistan remains winless after 7 game. 7-0 for Pakistan. Congratulations 
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Unfortunately when the Aussie team stayed in the hotel they were chased by rats in the dining area!
"According to local media reports, members of the Australian squad were startled when they suddenly spotted a rat scurrying near their table. The unexpected sight quickly caused chaos in the room, as several players screamed and jumped onto their chairs in fright. Hotel staff members rushed to the scene to catch the rodent, but it continued to dart from one corner to another, heightening the commotion and leaving the players visibly shaken."
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"According to local media reports, members of the Australian squad were startled when they suddenly spotted a rat scurrying near their table. The unexpected sight quickly caused chaos in the room, as several players screamed and jumped onto their chairs in fright. Hotel staff members rushed to the scene to catch the rodent, but it continued to dart from one corner to another, heightening the commotion and leaving the players visibly shaken."
Watch: Chaos In Vizag Hotel; Australian Women’s World Cup Squad ‘Rat’tled
The Australian Women’s cricket team experienced an unusual and rather shocking incident during their stay in India for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 when a rat appeared inside their hotel dining area in Visakhapatnam.
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Unfortunately when the Aussie team stayed in the hotel they were chased by rats in the dining area!
"According to local media reports, members of the Australian squad were startled when they suddenly spotted a rat scurrying near their table. The unexpected sight quickly caused chaos in the room, as several players screamed and jumped onto their chairs in fright. Hotel staff members rushed to the scene to catch the rodent, but it continued to dart from one corner to another, heightening the commotion and leaving the players visibly shaken."
Watch: Chaos In Vizag Hotel; Australian Women’s World Cup Squad ‘Rat’tled
The Australian Women’s cricket team experienced an unusual and rather shocking incident during their stay in India for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 when a rat appeared inside their hotel dining area in Visakhapatnam.
Surely they were staying in a 5* hotel? Or maybe the rats watch bollywood and thought harrasing women is the way to go for permanent residency
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Your beloved team couldn't even play in a complete match at the PremadasaSo, Bangladesh avoid finishing last due to today's washout.
They finish their World Cup campaign with #7 position.
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This guy is a serial offender, was serving jail time for past 10 years. Our laws are very soft, criminals like him should be handed death penalty.
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100% agree. All rapists should no longer be alive to have another chance of harming another woman.
2 Indian girls have been raped in UK in the last month by far right scm. The laws here are even weaker, he will be out in 5/6 years.
Unbelievable that two Aussie female cricketers get molested in India and the thread gets deleted?
If its because the mods feel that the discussion belongs here; it's unbelievable.
Surely such a massive event deserves its own thread. It's not like a players getting injured during a tournament - a news that is worthy of a mention in a bigger thread.
This is likely a national news causing massive embarrassment to India as a country.
Would be nice to get an explanation.
If its because the mods feel that the discussion belongs here; it's unbelievable.
Surely such a massive event deserves its own thread. It's not like a players getting injured during a tournament - a news that is worthy of a mention in a bigger thread.
This is likely a national news causing massive embarrassment to India as a country.
Would be nice to get an explanation.
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Here we make them president of the country. Seriously high profile people get away in USA. Especially foot ball stars in high schools get awaysfter molesting girls and the whole school tries to cover up.
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Surprised that it was put in the time-pass section. The topic is as cricket related as one can get.Yes we already have one here
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Congratulations Indian women team for reaching WC semis.... India vs. Australia semifinal is in Navi Mumbai.. its look like rain will play spoilsport here as it's raining heavily since last few days in Mumbai and its surroundings.... if no match happens, then Aus will be thru to final on better table standing
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Sadly even in 2025 the world doesn't see this as disgusting and evil. As you rightly point out, when the powerful are doing this , they want to keep this as not serious.
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Good God, I am usually terrified at the sight of rodents, even in movies.Unfortunately when the Aussie team stayed in the hotel they were chased by rats in the dining area!
"According to local media reports, members of the Australian squad were startled when they suddenly spotted a rat scurrying near their table. The unexpected sight quickly caused chaos in the room, as several players screamed and jumped onto their chairs in fright. Hotel staff members rushed to the scene to catch the rodent, but it continued to dart from one corner to another, heightening the commotion and leaving the players visibly shaken."
Watch: Chaos In Vizag Hotel; Australian Women’s World Cup Squad ‘Rat’tled
The Australian Women’s cricket team experienced an unusual and rather shocking incident during their stay in India for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 when a rat appeared inside their hotel dining area in Visakhapatnam.
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I think it will be an
Australia-England Final with Aussies winning the whole thing undefeated.
Above said, India has a better chance of beating Australia in the semi-final than South Africa beating England.
Australia-England Final with Aussies winning the whole thing undefeated.
Above said, India has a better chance of beating Australia in the semi-final than South Africa beating England.
That’s weak
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Shafali Varma has replaced injured Pratika Rawal in India squad. Hope she hangs out long enough with Smriti & doesn't throw her wicket away in the semi-final like she always does.
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When Aussie women play WiPL are they dominating it or at evens Stevens with Indian cricketers?
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Indian women's team gave Aussies run for their money .India won 1 out of last 4 against aus.2 were real close.India almost chased 400 and aus chased 330 in another.Ind won another by 120 runs i think.india batters are good while their bowling is not great.typical Indian problem. Sena teams bowling perfectly suits Aussies.
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Yeah I don't think the gap is as big as many make out. India could win the match. If they win the semi they will win the final.
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What? Aus women have not lost a WC match for years and Indian women much like the men are chokers and minnow bashers. They will surrender.
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The men are CT and T20 and AC champions.
Actual T20 champs not like Rizwan lol.
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Big one was the ODI WC which they choked at home...just like the women will to Australia. Choking is in the Indian gene.
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Pakistanis who have not won an ODI WC since 1992 shouldn't be talking about "big ones".
India in the 2023-25 period has won the same number of ICC trophies and Asia Cups as Pakistan in the last 33 years lol.
Pakistanis are not even good enough to choke. Just a minnow team.
We choke at the finals,your team chokes at the anthem.....
Remind us of your performances and last time you won something?
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ICC Women's World Cup 2025
England Women vs South Africa Women, 1st Semi-Final
England Women have won the toss and have opted to field
England Women vs South Africa Women, 1st Semi-Final
England Women have won the toss and have opted to field
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Enjoy another home WC choke.
so couldnt answer the question then...
Here's another question, whats Rizwan a champ of? He aint won no WC or CT for sure.... a domestic PSL tulla champ... go big up your green lipstick Rozwan....
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Man how they even talked about India team when own team knockout from tournament without winning any matches. 7-0
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England 1-3 in 1.1 overs
Game us done and dusted in 7 ball.
Congratulations South Africa for qualifying for the final.
Dream run continue for South Africa cricket whether men's or women's cricket.
Game us done and dusted in 7 ball.
Congratulations South Africa for qualifying for the final.
Dream run continue for South Africa cricket whether men's or women's cricket.
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South Africa produced their best batting effort in the semifinal.
Their captain led from the front.
England 29/3 are up against it
Their captain led from the front.
England 29/3 are up against it
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SA vs ENG semifinal:
319/7 is SA women's fourth highest total in ODIs. Two of them ended in winning cause vs Ireland, while they lost one to India.
SA are surely winning this one too
319/7 is SA women's fourth highest total in ODIs. Two of them ended in winning cause vs Ireland, while they lost one to India.
SA are surely winning this one too
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5 wkts for Marizanne Kapp. Eng already 8 down.
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Laura Wolvaardt lights up the World Cup
169 (143) in the semi-final — pure class, pure domination .
Well played South Africa and congratulations for reaching in World Cup 2025 final.
169 (143) in the semi-final — pure class, pure domination .
Well played South Africa and congratulations for reaching in World Cup 2025 final.
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SA vs Aus final. Aus will steamroll their way to another title. I feel sorry for Indian fans who are pouring so much money into womens cricket only to see them return home empty handed again in a home WC.
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What a dominant win
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South Africa crushed England in semi-final.
South Africa are in the final.
South Africa are in the final.
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@Devadwal congratulations your other nemesis knocked out, so no more Eng vs Ind final this time
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South Africa thump England to enter CWC25 final
The Proteas recorded a 125-run victory over England to reach their first-ever ICC Women's Cricket World Cup final.
South Africa booked their place in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 final with a massive 125-run victory over England in Guwahati on Wednesday. The Proteas scripted history in Guwahati to reach their first World Cup final. They will face the winner of the second semi-final between India and Australia which will take place on Thursday.
After multiple semifinal heartbreaks in 2017 and 2022, the Proteas finally broke through with a composed all-round performance, powered by Marizanne Kapp’s five-wicket haul and captain Laura Wolvaardt’s century earlier in the day.
Chasing 320 for victory, England were bowled out for 194 in under 43 overs, falling well short as South Africa sealed a comprehensive win. Nat Sciver-Brunt (64) top-scored for England, while Alice Capsey (50) and Danni Wyatt-Hodge (34) made useful contributions to keep the chase alive. However, the rest of the batting lineup failed to offer support with wickets falling at regular intervals.
Kapp (5/20) led the way for South Africa with a brilliant spell, claiming a five-wicket haul that broke the backbone of England’s innings. Nadine de Klerk (2/28) supported her well with two wickets while Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba and Sune Luus chipped in with one each.
England endured a nightmare start in their chase. Marizanne Kapp and Ayabonga Khaka struck early, reducing England to 1/3 inside the first few overs. Kapp removed Amy Jones and Heather Knight in her opening over while Khaka dismissed Tammy Beaumont soon after.
Nat Sciver-Brunt and Alice Capsey then led England’s fightback, adding 100 runs for the fourth wicket to revive hopes. Both batters showed great determination to keep England in the game though they had already lost three key wickets.
However, South Africa turned the game back in their favour when Sune Luus broke the partnership by dismissing Capsey. Soon after Kapp returned to the attack and immediately made an impact to remove Sciver-Brunt and then struck twice again to complete a superb five-wicket haul.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge tried to maintain England’s momentum after Capsey’s dismissal but wickets continued to tumble from the other end as the Proteas tightened their grip on the game.
Watch powerplay highlights from the England chase from the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup first semi-final clash between England and South Africa.
In the first innings, Laura Wolvaardt brought up her maiden World Cup century as South Africa posted 319/7 in their World Cup semi-final clash against England.
Wolvaardt produced a magnificent knock of 169 off 143 balls to help South Africa finish strongly despite losing key wickets in the middle overs and her innings was laced with 20 fours and four sixes.
Tazmin Brits (45), Marizanne Kapp (42) and Chloe Tryon (33*) also made valuable contributions with the bat. Among England’s bowlers, Sophie Ecclestone (4/44) stood out while Lauren Bell (2/55) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (1/67) provided crucial support.
However, the rest of England’s bowlers proved expensive, conceding crucial runs in the death overs as South Africa finished with a late flourish to post a commanding total on the board.
Put in to bat, South Africa got off to an excellent start with openers Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits adding 116 runs for the first wicket. But England slowly clawed their way back into the contest when they picked up three wickets for just three runs, reducing South Africa from 116 for no loss to 119/3.
However, Wolvaardt and Kapp steadied the innings with a composed 72-run stand that restored South Africa’s momentum.
Once Wolvaardt reached her century, she switched gears and she later put up a vital 89 run-stand with Tryon after Kapp’s dismissal. Wolvaardt contributed heavily in that partnership before being dismissed by Bell after a brilliant century that set the tone.
Tryon continued the charge in the final overs, finding support from Nadine de Klerk as the duo added 28 runs in the last two overs. Their late flourish ensured South Africa crossed the 300-run mark.
Earlier, Sophie Ecclestone turned the tide for England with a brilliant over, striking twice before Nat Sciver-Brunt dismissed Sune Luus.
Ecclestone first bowled Tazmin Brits, who miscued a fuller delivery while attempting a reverse sweep before dismissing Anneke Bosch for a duck as the batter misjudged the length while looking to play through the off side. Brunt then kept the pressure on the Proteas with another wicket as Luus chopped one back onto the stumps.
Brits, along with Laura Wolvaardt, had earlier given South Africa a commanding start with a 100-run opening partnership before Ecclestone’s double breakthrough brought England back into the contest.
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The Proteas recorded a 125-run victory over England to reach their first-ever ICC Women's Cricket World Cup final.
South Africa booked their place in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 final with a massive 125-run victory over England in Guwahati on Wednesday. The Proteas scripted history in Guwahati to reach their first World Cup final. They will face the winner of the second semi-final between India and Australia which will take place on Thursday.
After multiple semifinal heartbreaks in 2017 and 2022, the Proteas finally broke through with a composed all-round performance, powered by Marizanne Kapp’s five-wicket haul and captain Laura Wolvaardt’s century earlier in the day.
Chasing 320 for victory, England were bowled out for 194 in under 43 overs, falling well short as South Africa sealed a comprehensive win. Nat Sciver-Brunt (64) top-scored for England, while Alice Capsey (50) and Danni Wyatt-Hodge (34) made useful contributions to keep the chase alive. However, the rest of the batting lineup failed to offer support with wickets falling at regular intervals.
Kapp (5/20) led the way for South Africa with a brilliant spell, claiming a five-wicket haul that broke the backbone of England’s innings. Nadine de Klerk (2/28) supported her well with two wickets while Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba and Sune Luus chipped in with one each.
England endured a nightmare start in their chase. Marizanne Kapp and Ayabonga Khaka struck early, reducing England to 1/3 inside the first few overs. Kapp removed Amy Jones and Heather Knight in her opening over while Khaka dismissed Tammy Beaumont soon after.
Nat Sciver-Brunt and Alice Capsey then led England’s fightback, adding 100 runs for the fourth wicket to revive hopes. Both batters showed great determination to keep England in the game though they had already lost three key wickets.
However, South Africa turned the game back in their favour when Sune Luus broke the partnership by dismissing Capsey. Soon after Kapp returned to the attack and immediately made an impact to remove Sciver-Brunt and then struck twice again to complete a superb five-wicket haul.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge tried to maintain England’s momentum after Capsey’s dismissal but wickets continued to tumble from the other end as the Proteas tightened their grip on the game.
Watch powerplay highlights from the England chase from the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup first semi-final clash between England and South Africa.
In the first innings, Laura Wolvaardt brought up her maiden World Cup century as South Africa posted 319/7 in their World Cup semi-final clash against England.
Wolvaardt produced a magnificent knock of 169 off 143 balls to help South Africa finish strongly despite losing key wickets in the middle overs and her innings was laced with 20 fours and four sixes.
Tazmin Brits (45), Marizanne Kapp (42) and Chloe Tryon (33*) also made valuable contributions with the bat. Among England’s bowlers, Sophie Ecclestone (4/44) stood out while Lauren Bell (2/55) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (1/67) provided crucial support.
However, the rest of England’s bowlers proved expensive, conceding crucial runs in the death overs as South Africa finished with a late flourish to post a commanding total on the board.
Put in to bat, South Africa got off to an excellent start with openers Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits adding 116 runs for the first wicket. But England slowly clawed their way back into the contest when they picked up three wickets for just three runs, reducing South Africa from 116 for no loss to 119/3.
However, Wolvaardt and Kapp steadied the innings with a composed 72-run stand that restored South Africa’s momentum.
Once Wolvaardt reached her century, she switched gears and she later put up a vital 89 run-stand with Tryon after Kapp’s dismissal. Wolvaardt contributed heavily in that partnership before being dismissed by Bell after a brilliant century that set the tone.
Tryon continued the charge in the final overs, finding support from Nadine de Klerk as the duo added 28 runs in the last two overs. Their late flourish ensured South Africa crossed the 300-run mark.
Earlier, Sophie Ecclestone turned the tide for England with a brilliant over, striking twice before Nat Sciver-Brunt dismissed Sune Luus.
Ecclestone first bowled Tazmin Brits, who miscued a fuller delivery while attempting a reverse sweep before dismissing Anneke Bosch for a duck as the batter misjudged the length while looking to play through the off side. Brunt then kept the pressure on the Proteas with another wicket as Luus chopped one back onto the stumps.
Brits, along with Laura Wolvaardt, had earlier given South Africa a commanding start with a 100-run opening partnership before Ecclestone’s double breakthrough brought England back into the contest.
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The Proteas recorded a 125-run victory over England to reach their first-ever ICC Women's Cricket World Cup final.
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Feels like it's going to be another AUS vs SA ICC touranment final.
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