ICC Women's World Cup, England beat Pakistan: Records Broken
England Women stamped a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Pakistan in the 24th match of the 2022 ICC Women's World Cup at the Hagley Oval on Friday. Being put to bat first, Pakistan women's cricket team was bundled out for 105 in 41.3 overs. In response, the Heather Knight-led England Women chased down the total (107/1) in just 19.2 overs. Here are the details.
How did the match pan out?
Pakistan Women looked off balance from the start and never got going. They were reduced to 99/8 in 38.6 overs, with opener Sidra Ameen (32) and wicket-keeper Sidra Nawaz (23) getting 20-plus scores. In response, England lost the sole wicket of Tammy Beaumont (2). However, Danielle Wyatt (76*) and Heather Knight (24*) ensured an easy triumph for the four-time World Cup winners.
Sophie Ecclestone tops the bowling charts in 2022 World Cup
Sophie Ecclestone was one of the chief architects in England Women's convincing win over Pakistan. She finished with figures worth 3/18. She's currently the highest wicket-taker in the 2022 ICC Women's World Cup (11). She's one of the most economical bowlers in the ongoing tournament (3.58) and averages a mere 18.72. Across 44 ODIs, Ecclestone has bagged 66 wickets at 22.40.
Katherine Brunt's 3/17 dismantles Pakistan's top-order
Katherine Brunt garnered momentum from the very delivery of the innings. The right-arm quick dismissed Pakistan openers Nahida Khan (0) and Sidra Ameen (32) in 0.1 and 24.3 overs respectively. She then pocketed another wicket in Nida Dar (4) to finish with figures of 3/17. She is now inching close to the 170-wicket mark in ODIs, having picked 166 scalps across 133 matches.
South Africa Women cement a spot in the semi-finals
The 23rd match of the ongoing Women's World Cup was dubbed as a no-result. SA Women had compiled 61/4 in 10.5 overs. However, heavy rain denied any chance in the resumption of play. South Africa Women have now joined an unbeaten Australia Women as the first two teams to make their way into the semi-finals.
A look at the standings
England Women registered their third consecutive win in the ongoing World Cup. They are currently seated at the fourth spot with three wins across six outings and a NRR +0.778. New Zealand Women have been virtually knocked out. Meanwhile, a sorry Pakistan side are at the bottom with just one win and a NRR of -1.280.
