England suffer second World Cup defeat as West Indies triumph in Dunedin
England have suffered their second defeat of the Women’s World Cup following a seven-run loss to the West Indies in Dunedin.
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ICC Women's World Cup: West Indies beat defending champions England by 7 runs in a thriller
England by seven runs in a thrilling league-stage encounter of the ICC women's World Cup here on Wednesday, leaving the tournament favourites in a spot of bother. Batting first, the West Indies women, despite an impressive opening stand of 81 between veterans Deandra Dottin (31 off 64 balls) and Hayley Matthews (45 off 58 balls), managed a mediocre 225 for 6 in 50 overs after opting to bat in their second league match. In reply, England nearly pulled through, courtesy a 61-run stand between Sophie Ecclestone (33 no) and Kate Cross (27) for the ninth wicket before being all-out for 218 in 47.4 overs.
West Indies stun holders England in Women's World Cup thriller
Defending champions England slumped to a second loss at the Women's Cricket World Cup on Wednesday as underdogs the West Indies continued their sparkling start to the tournament.
West Indies Stun England By 7 Runs In ICC Women's World Cup Thriller
A fighting bowling performance helped West Indies stun England by seven runs in the 7th match of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup at the University Oval in Dunedin on Wednesday. Chasing 226, England lost its opening wicket in the ninth over as Deandra Dottin took a remarkable catch to send Lauren Winfield-Hill (16) back to the pavilion. Tammy Beaumont scored 46 but England kept on losing wickets at regular intervals and after 27 overs, the score read 109/5 with England still needing 117 runs to win. Danielle Wyatt and Sophia Dunkley scored 33 and 38 respectively and they kept England in the game.
Women's World Cup, England vs West Indies Live Score And Updates
England vs West Indies Live score, ICC Women's World Cup 2022: England take on West Indies in the seventh match of the ICC Women's World Cup at the University Oval in Dunedin on Wednesday. The defending champions are chasing a target of 226 after West Indies posted a total of 225/6 from their 50 overs. West Indies won their first match of the tournament against New Zealand and will be on a high. England, on the other hand, will be lookin to bring their campaign back on track after a defeat in their opening encounter. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Women's ODI Rankings: Mithali Raj Drops To 4th, Meg Lanning Rises To 2nd
The first five games of ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 have caused a lot of movement in the latest update of the ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings. Australia skipper Meg Lanning climbed up two spots in the latest women's rankings for ODI batters. She is now just one and 15 rating points away from the top spot that's currently occupied by her teammate Alyssa Healy. Lanning was in sublime form in the first game of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup against England, smashing 86 in 110 balls seven fours and a six, which helped Australia post a massive total of 310. They eventually won the game in the last over by 12 runs.
Cricket World Cup: Hayley Matthews on West Indies, leadership & her friendship with Jofra Archer
All-rounder Hayley Matthews could not have hoped for a better start to her World Cup campaign — and now she's got defending champions England in her sights.
Windies upset hosts NZ in World Cup opener
Hayley Matthews has smashed a brilliant century to help the West Indies to a dramatic three-run victory over tournament hosts New Zealand in the opening match of the 12th Women's World Cup.