On top of the world! Wolvaardt's stellar form leads to No 1 ICC batting ranking
Laura Wolvaardt has dominated at this year's ICC Women's World Cup, where she has been a mainstay at the top of the order for the Proteas.
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Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami rise in ODI rankings
Mithali Raj climbed two places to sixth while veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami also rose a couple of spots to fifth in the latest ICC Women's ODI rankings released on Tuesday, taking into account the ongoing World Cup in New Zealand. Raj, who struck a half-century in India's final league match against South Africa on Sunday, surpassed Australia's Rachael Haynes and Tammy Beaumont of England. However, the match ended in heartbreak for the Indian skipper as her team crashed out of the World Cup in a last-ball thriller.
ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Updates Points Table: Semi-Finals Lineup After India's Defeat To South Africa
India failed to reach the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, losing to South Africa in their final league stage fixture at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday. A win would have seen India secure a place in the semifinals at the expense of West Indies but a resilient unbeaten half-century by Mignon du Preez saw South Africa win the game by three wickets. The win further helped South Africa maintain their momentum for the semi-finals after finishing the league phase in second position with 11 points. Australia, who were the first team to qualify for the semis, are placed on top of the Women's World Cup points table with 14 points and are unbeaten. Meanwhile, England finished third after defeating Bangladesh by 100 runs on Sunday.
Watch: Australia Player Fills In For Umpire, Helps Bangladesh Batter Take Guard During Women's World Cup Match
Australia continued their unbeaten run in the ongoing Women's World Cup as they defeated Bangladesh in their final league match at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. However, a funny incident took place during Bangladesh's innings as Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy had turned herself into an umpire. Following the conclusion of the 14th over, the batter wanted to take the guard but the on-field umpire was not around. It was as that moment that Healy decided to fill in for the umpire and came to the Bangladesh batter's rescue.
ICC Women's Cricket World Cup: Meg Lanning Praises Australia's "Positive" Win vs Bangladesh
As the Australian team remained unbeaten in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022, captain Meg Lanning described her team's performance as 'positive' after defeating Bangladesh by five wickets at the Basin Reserve on Friday. Chasing 136 runs, Australia for the first time struggled in the World Cup. The World No. 1 team lost 5 wickets for just 72 runs before Beth Mooney took over and guided her team home. Lanning said that the Bangladesh team played well and put Australia under pressure.
Women's World Cup: Australia Breeze Past Gritty Bangladesh
Favourites Australia beat Bangladesh by five wickets in howling winds in Wellington to maintain their perfect record at the Women's Cricket World Cup on Friday. The result ends Bangladesh's slim hopes of securing a semi-final berth, although the Tigers pushed the six-time champions hard in a match where innings were reduced to 43 overs because of the weather. Bangladesh made 135-6 after being put in to bat, with Lata Mondal top-scoring on 33 in a match that was essentially a dead rubber for Australia, who are guaranteed a playoff spot.
Aussie machine marches on at Cricket World Cup
Favourites Australia beat Bangladesh by five wickets in howling winds in Wellington to maintain their perfect record at the Women's Cricket World Cup on Friday.
Women's World Cup, Australia vs Bangladesh: Australia survive Bangladesh scare, finish on top
Australia took regular wickets through spin to reduce Bangladesh to 135 for six from their 43 overs after the start of the contest was delayed by rain.