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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.

ICC Women's World Cup: Resurgent England crush Bangladesh to make semifinals

England cruised into the Women's World Cup semi-finals with a crushing 100-run victory over Bangladesh in their final group stage match in Wellington on Sunday. It sealed a dramatic resurgence for the defending champions who had been on the brink of elimination after losing their first three matches in the 50-over competition. They then won all of their remaining four games to secure a place in the top four. The comprehensive win saw them overtake the West Indies to join top qualifiers Australia and South Africa in the knockout stage. The final berth will be decided later Sunday in the match between India and South Africa.

ICC Women's World Cup 2022 Updated Points Table: England Reach Semis, What It Means For India

Heading into the ICC Women's World Cup contest against Bangladesh, England found themselves in a must-win situation and the defending champions had to register a victory to qualify for the semi-finals. England showed their class against Bangladesh and the side went on to win the contest by 100 runs at Basin Reserve in Wellington on Sunday. Bangladesh barely managed to lay a glove on England, and in the end, the defending champions went on to register a comfortable win. This victory has now ensured that nothing less than a victory for India against South Africa would be enough for them to qualify for the semi-finals.