England batter Wyatt: I began to doubt myself after low scores

England batter Danni Wyatt admits she began to doubt herself before snapping a lean run of form with a match-clinching 76 not out against Pakistan at the World Cup.

Wyatt made scores of seven and 33 from the No 6 spot during England's first two matches of the tournament, before notching three, one and 12 in her next three games after being pushed up the order to open.

However, the 30-year-old fired up top at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday, with her third ODI half-century and first at the World Cup easing England to their small target of 106 inside 20 overs.

Speaking to Sky Sports Cricket's Nasser Hussain, Wyatt said: "You know what it's like after a couple of failures - you start doubting yourself.

"It isn't very nice, especially when you are away from home and life's a bit tough. I just tried to back myself and play my way, focussing on a couple of things, which worked out."

Wyatt, who struck 11 fours in her 68-ball knock, added: "I was really happy to get some runs, I really enjoyed it. [Pakistan bowler] Diana Baig was really tough, so I tried to get to the other end and take down the other bowlers."

Defending champions England lost their first three games in the tournament, to Australia, West Indies and South Africa, but have since rallied to see off India, New Zealand and Pakistan and will now secure a semi-final spot if they beat Bangladesh in Wellington this weekend.

Asked if England always felt they could get back on track, Wyatt said: "Definitely. You have seen how close the games have been. It shows how much the other teams have improved.

"We have just focussed on what we need to do better and prepare really well. Go out there, enjoy it, and show the world what we can do."

Seam bowler Katherine Brunt,