England Crushes South Africa in Women's World Cup Opener
England's Women's World Cup campaign began triumphantly with a 10-wicket victory over South Africa, who were bowled out for just 69 runs. Linsey Smith led England's bowling attack, while openers Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont sealed the win effortlessly in 14.1 overs.
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In a dominant start to their Women's World Cup campaign, former champions England secured a decisive win against South Africa. Bowling first, England dismissed their opponents for just 69 runs, marking South Africa's second-lowest score in the tournament's history.
Sinalo Jafta stood out for South Africa with 22 runs, but the team faltered, collapsing in 20.4 overs. England's Linsey Smith took centre stage with a remarkable figure of 3/7 in her four-over spell. Skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone, and Charlie Dean also contributed significantly to dismantling the South African line-up.
Chasing a modest total, England openers Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont navigated the pursuit effortlessly, reaching their target in just 14.1 overs, ending the game with a massive 10-wicket win and 215 balls to spare.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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