England reach World Cup final with convincing victory over South Africa
Danni Wyatt struck a maiden World Cup century as England powered into the final with a dominant 137-run victory over South Africa in Christchurch.
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We can definitely beat Aussies on our day: Sophie Ecclestone ahead of World Cup final
World Cup final without playing its best cricket. The final will be played at the Hagley Oval on Sunday.
She's certainly a bowler we see as a threat: Ashleigh Gardner on Sophie Ecclestone
Ashleigh Gardner is aware of the "threat" posed by leading left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone during the Women's World Cup final against England here on Sunday. The two heavyweights will face off for the top prize at the Hagley Oval and Ecclestone will enter the summit showdown as the tournament's highest wicket-taker with 20 scalps at an excellent average of 12.5 and an economy rate of under four. "She's the number one bowler for a reason.
We Can Definitely Beat Australia On Our Day, Says England's Sophie Ecclestone Ahead Of Women's Cricket World Cup Final
Tournament's leading wicket-taker Sophie Ecclestone has said that England are capable of beating the mighty Australia on their day, warning that her side entered the ongoing World Cup final without playing its best cricket. The final will be played at the Hagley Oval on Sunday. "Beating the Aussies in the final, I can't really put it into words after the Ashes we had," she said according to ESPNcricinfo. "I really believe in this group and on our day we can definitely beat the Aussies - we've got a great chance." England have had a poor tun-up to the showpiece, losing the Ashes to their traditional rivals before suffering a defeat to the Aussies in their opening game of the World Cup.
Australia eye seventh World Cup in 'Ashes' final
Australia will be strong favourites to win the Women's World Cup for a seventh time in Christchurch on Sunday but reigning champions England have hit their stride at the business end of the tournament and will not give up the trophy easily.
Sophie Ecclestone: England yet to hit top form going into final with Australia
Sophie Ecclestone believes England are yet to play their best cricket ahead of the Women’s World Cup final against Australia on Sunday.
England beat South Africa and everyone celebrated – Thursday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
Women's World Cup: "We Needed To Be More Clinical," Says South Africa Captain Sune Luus
Despite the unwanted result against England at Christchurch on Thursday in the semi-final of the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022, South Africa skipper Sune Luus said that it was an amazing campaign for the Proteas and as a captain, she is proud of her team. Danni Wyatt's maiden World Cup century saw England post an imposing 293 for eight as Wyatt and Sophia Dunkley put on 116 for the fifth wicket. In response, South Africa were rocked as Laura Wolvaardt and Lizelle Lee fell early before Sophie Ecclestone continued her rich run of form to take six wickets for 36 runs to bowl South Africa out for a paltry 156.