Women's World Cup: Holders England in danger of early exit after defeat to South Africa in last-over thriller
India Today
Women's World Cup 2022: Defending champions England slipped to their third successive defeat and are in danger of facing an early exit. South Africa, who gunned down 236, are on a winning roll at the showpiece event in New Zealand.
South Africa pulled off their highest-ever run chase at the Women's World Cup as they stunned defending champions England in a last-over thriller at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Monday. Chasing 236, South Africa rode on Laura Wolvaardt's 77 and handy contributions from captain Sune Luus to get past the finish line with 4 deliveries and 3 wickets to spare.
All-rounder Marizanne Kapp was the star for South Africa on Monday as she picked up 5 wickets and hit a quickfire 32 to make sure they continued their perfect record at the World Cup.
This was also only the 2nd win for South Africa against England at the Women's World Cup with their previous victory coming 22 years ago at the 2000 World Cup in New Zealand.
It was a fascinating day at the Women's World Cup as Bangladesh registered their first-ever victory in the history of the tournament, beating Pakistan earlier in the day.
#TeamSouthAfrica win a thrillerTheir unbeaten run in the tournament continues, as #TeamEngland remain winless. #CWC22 pic.twitter.com/4M2zQgumTO
L, L, L: NOT LOOKING GOOD FOR ENGLAND
It's not looking good for defending champions England who have become the first side to lose 3 matches on the trot after winning the trophy in the previous edition. England are rooted to the 7th spot, one above Pakistan, as their campaign is in danger of coming to an early end after defeats to Australia, West Indies and South Africa.
