England into World Cup final after thumping South Africa
England Women are one win away from successfully defending the World Cup title after a crushing 137-run victory over South Africa set up a showdown with Australia in Sunday's final.
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Women's World Cup: Danni Wyatt, Sophie Ecclestone Star As England Crush South Africa In Semi-Finals
Danielle Wyatt made the most of the luck that came her way en route to a memorable hundred as defending champions England showed their big-match temperament with a 137-run win over South Africa to enter the Women's ODI World Cup final on Thursday. Wyatt (129 off 125), who was dropped five times, struck a maiden World Cup hundred before Sophia Dunkley produced a fine 60 off 72 balls to take England to an imposing 293 for eight after South Africa chose to bowl. South Africa, who had reached the last four stage as the second best team from the league stage and also eliminated India from the competition, crumbled under the pressure of a knock-out game.
ICC Women's World Cup, South Africa vs England: Danielle Wyatt, Sophie Ecclestone fire England to another WC final
Danielle Wyatt made the most of the luck that came her way enroute to a memorable hundred as defending champions England showed their big-match temperament with a 137-run win over South Africa to enter the Women's World Cup final on Thursday. Wyatt (129 off 125), who was dropped five times, struck a maiden World Cup hundred before Sophia Dunkley produced a fine 60 off 72 balls to take England to an imposing 293 for eight after South Africa chose to bowl.
Proteas' World Cup dream shattered after England semi-final heartache
The Proteas wilted when it mattered most, delivering their worst performance of the Women's Cricket World Cup so far to go down by 137 runs in their semi-final against England in Christchurch on Thursday.
England crush South Africa, to meet Australia in World Cup final
Danni Wyatt scored her second one-day international century as champions England crushed South Africa by 137 runs in Christchurch on Thursday to set up a mouthwatering Women's World Cup final against heavyweights Australia.
England to face Australia in Women’s Cricket World Cup final after brilliant win over South Africa
England will face Australia in the Women’s Cricket World Cup final this weekend after a stunning victory over South Africa in Christchurch.
From the stands to world No 1, Sophie Eccelstone’s World Cup journey is only just beginning
An England side without Sophie Ecclestone is hard to imagine but five years ago, when the hosts lifted the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup trophy aloft, the star spinner was watching from the stands.
England set up semi-final showdown vs South Africa after remarkable World Cup turnaround
England have reached the semi-finals of the Women's Cricket World Cup in a remarkable turnaround as they look to retain the trophy they memorably won at Lord's in 2017.