Knight spurred on by 2017 SF memories ahead of South Africa clash
Heather Knight is hoping to avoid another nail-biting finish when England take on South Africa in the semi-finals of the Women's Cricket World Cup on Thursday.
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Women's World Cup: England Crush Bangladesh By 100 Runs To March Into Semis
Defending champions England became the third team to book their place in the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup with a comfortable 100-run win over Bangladesh on Sunday. Sophia Dunkley's 72-ball 67 helped the reigning champions post 234 for six at Basin Reserve and a polished bowling performance, led yet again by Sophie Ecclestone's economical spell of 3/15, meant Bangladesh never threatened England's total and were bowled out for 134 in the 48th over. England have now won four matches on the trot, having more than made up for their slow start to the tournament with a string of impressive performances that has highlighted the depth in their squad.
England beat Bangladesh to reach World Cup semi-finals
Defending champions England continued their World Cup resurgence as they beat Bangladesh by 100 runs to march into the semi-finals with their fourth successive victory.
England vs Bangladesh, Women's World Cup, Live Score Updates
ENG vs WI, Women's World Cup, Live Updates: England face Bangladesh in their final match of the Women's World Cup at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. With two semi-final spots up for grabs, a win will guarantee England a place in the knockouts. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will play for pride, having lost five of their previous six games in the competition. England will rely on their star batters Danni Wyatt and Heather Knight, and will also hope that Sophie Ecclestone can continue her rich run of form with the ball against Bangladesh. (LIVE SCORECARD)
England continue remarkable World Cup turnaround with fine win against Pakistan
Reigning champions England moved a step closer to reaching the Women’s World Cup semi-finals as they beat Pakistan by nine wickets to record their first comfortable victory of the tournament.
ICC Women's World Cup, England vs Pakistan: Bowlers, Danni Wyatt power England to nine-wicket win over Pakistan
ICC Women's World Cup on Thursday. Bowling first, England bundled out Pakistan for a paltry 105 in 41.3 overs, and then, chased down the target with as many as 184 balls to spare. Opting to field after winning the toss, opening bowler Katherine Brunt (3/17) and left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone (3/18) led England's brilliant display with the ball at the Hagley Oval.
Katherine Brunt keen to avoid more grey hairs as England target comfortable wins
Katherine Brunt believes England will take a lot of confidence from their nine-wicket victory over Pakistan at the Women’s World Cup – but she insists they will continue to strive for “that complete game”.
Revitalised England eye World Cup semis after romp past Pakistan
Defending champions England continued their Women's Cricket World Cup resurgence with an emphatic nine-wicket win over Pakistan on Thursday to stand on the brink of the semi-finals.