England women crush South Africa to start world cup in emphatic fashion

 


England cruised to an emphatic victory in the Women’s One-Day World Cup, thrashing South Africa by 10 wickets in Guwahati. Nat Sciver-Brunt’s side dismantled the Proteas with a ruthless bowling display before sealing the chase with effortless ease.

Put into bat after Brunt won the toss, South Africa collapsed meekly, bundled out for just 69 runs in 20.4 overs. The batters looked completely out of depth against England’s relentless attack, losing wickets at regular intervals. Only Sinallo Jafta showed some resistance, scoring 22, while extras (8) finished as the second-highest contributor.

England’s bowlers shared the spoils with clinical precision. Linsey Smith was the most impressive, picking up 3 wickets for just 7 runs. Sciver-Brunt chipped in with 2 for 5, while Charlie Dean (2/14) and Sophie Ecclestone (2/19) maintained the stranglehold. The only off-colour performance came from Lauren Bell, who went for 24 runs in her 4 overs, taking a solitary wicket.

Chasing a modest 70, England’s openers Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones batted with composure and authority, never allowing South Africa’s bowlers a sniff of hope. Beaumont remained unbeaten on 21 off 35 balls, striking three boundaries, while Jones anchored the chase with a fluent 40* off 50 deliveries, decorated with six fours. South Africa’s indiscipline added to their woes, as they conceded 12 extras to make England’s job even simpler.

It was a commanding, professional performance from England, who showcased both bowling firepower and batting maturity in a one-sided contest.


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