England crushed South Africa by 10 wickets on Friday in their ICC Women's ODI World Cup opener at Baraspara Stadium in Guwahati, chasing down a target of 70 in just 14.1 overs. The victory margin of 215 balls remaining ranks as England's fourth-largest in World Cup history.
Linsey Smith dominated with figures of 3-7 as South Africa collapsed to 69 all out in 20.4 overs, their second-lowest World Cup total. Captain Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits fell early, and the Proteas lost five wickets for 31 runs within nine overs. Sinalo Jafta top-scored with 22 as the only batter to reach double figures.
Tammy Beaumont finished unbeaten on 21, and Amy Jones remained 40 not out as England's openers completed the chase without loss. Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, and Nat Sciver-Brunt each took two wickets to support Smith's new-ball brilliance in the dominant performance.
Linsey Smith dominated with figures of 3-7 as South Africa collapsed to 69 all out in 20.4 overs, their second-lowest World Cup total. Captain Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits fell early, and the Proteas lost five wickets for 31 runs within nine overs. Sinalo Jafta top-scored with 22 as the only batter to reach double figures.
Tammy Beaumont finished unbeaten on 21, and Amy Jones remained 40 not out as England's openers completed the chase without loss. Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, and Nat Sciver-Brunt each took two wickets to support Smith's new-ball brilliance in the dominant performance.
