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England will take winning momentum into the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup as they concluded the group stage with a crushing eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in Visakhapatnam.

In a bizarre first innings, England were uncharacteristically sloppy with the ball but a New Zealand side lacking in confidence failed to punish them and were bowled out for 168 in 38.2 overs.

Linsey Smith, who particularly struggled with a loss of control in the powerplay, ended up with figures of 3-30 but England are waiting on the fitness of Sophie Ecclestone, who only bowled four balls in the innings after injuring her shoulder following a misfield in the first over.

England were then ruthless in the chase, cruising to their target in 29.2 overs with opener Amy Jones finishing unbeaten on 86.

Jones added 75 for the first wicket with Tammy Beaumont, who made 40, and 83 with Heather Knight who fell for 33 with England on the brink of victory but it was a welcome return to winning form after their defeat by Australia.

New Zealand were already eliminated, but it marked a significant occasion as veteran all-rounder Sophie Devine played her 159th and final one-day international.

After the soft dismissal of Suzie Bates to one of a few full tosses from Smith, Melie Kerr and Georgia Plimmer rebuilt with a steady stand of 68 before the game shifted in the space of two balls, with the former falling to Alice Capsey for 35 and Plimmer pinned lbw by Charlie Dean for 43.

Devine made 23 in her final knock but England dominated the middle overs to take the final five wickets for just 13 runs, with two apiece for Capsey and Nat Sciver-Brunt.

England travel to Guwahati for their semi-final against South Africa, which takes place on Wednesday, followed by India v Australia the following day.

This victory ensures England finish second in the group and if the semi-final is washed out on both Wednesday and the reserve day they would progress by virtue of their higher finish in the groups.

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South Africa have previous for being dismantled by spin. In their 10-wicket demolition at the hands of England, left-arm spinner Linsey Smith accounted for Wolvaardt, Brits, and Kapp as she claimed figures of 3-7 while Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean took two wickets apiece.

On Saturday, an inspired performance from King was at the heart of their collapse, exposing frailties against spin, when batting first, and when their top-order fails to fire.

Australia, by contrast, head into the semi-finals not only unbeaten, but boosted by yet another player stepping up with a match-defining performance.

King’s first two wickets were handed to her, Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp both attempting needlessly aggressive shots and popping simple catches to fielders, but there was little good fortune about the rest of her spell.

She began with 14 consecutive dot balls, taking wickets with four of them, and bowled 33 in total from 42 deliveries.

Four of her seven wickets were bowled, with Annerie Dercksen undone by a flighted delivery and Sinalo Jafta, Masabata Klaas, and Nadine de Klerk falling victim to the grip and turn she got off the surface.

Relentless in her approach, the majority of her deliveries, including six of her seven wicket-taking balls, were good or back of a length.

King had largely gone under the radar during Australia’s campaign. Economical but unremarkable in the middle overs, her six wickets had been overshadowed by all-round contributions from fellow spinner Gardner and Annabel Sutherland.

But on Saturday, she reminded everyone of the threat she poses in the middle overs, orchestrating South Africa’s collapse from 42-2 to 97 all out.

She has now taken 13 wickets at this World Cup and 25 wickets in just 12 ODIs in 2025, with the latter haul bettered by only Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, and Nonkululeko Mlaba, all of whom have played at least three matches more than the Australian and cannot match her average (15.52) or economy (4.34).

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South Africa moved up to second in the Women’s World Cup table with a comprehensive 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a rain-shortened game in Colombo.

Set a Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) adjusted target of 121 to win in 20 overs, the Proteas cruised to victory inside 15 overs with captain Laura Wolvaardt hitting a superb 60 not out from 47 balls.

The classy right-hander shared an unbroken opening stand of 125 with Tazmin Brits, who hit the winning runs with a six to finish unbeaten on 55 from 42.

South Africa’s fourth straight win moves them above of England and just one point behind leaders Australia.

A lengthy downpour 12 overs into the match had looked set to result in a fourth washout at R Premadasa Stadium but the rain stopped just in time for a 20-over contest to take place.

Sri Lanka, who were 46-2 when the players were forced off, battled up to 105-7 but even after the DLS boost, it never threatened to really challenge South Africa.

Opener Vishmi Gunaratne was stretched off before the rain after a shy at the stumps struck her on the inside of the knee as she sprinted through for a quick single and forced her to retire hurt.

But no serious damage was done and she came in after the rain break to top-score for the tournament co-hosts with 34 from 33 balls.

Left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba took 3-30 for South Africa, with seamer Masabata Klaas claiming 2-18 before the rain.

Defeat leaves Sri Lanka winless and, with just two games left to play, their hopes of reaching the semi-finals are increasingly slim.

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Kranti Goud (C) celebrates the wicket of Pakistan’s Aliya Riaz with teammates. (PTI/AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The contrasting knocks of Harleen Deol and Richa Ghosh, backed by disciplined bowling, propelled India to a commanding 88-run victory over Pakistan in a drama-filled ICC Womenâ€s World Cup clash in Colombo on Sunday. Sent in to bat on a slow track, India found stability in Deolâ€s composed 46 off 65 balls and the blitzkrieg of Richa Ghosh, whose 20-ball 35* at the death pushed India to a competitive 247 all out.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Despite a series of early miscues, including a controversial toss in Pakistanâ€s favour and a 15-minute delay due to bugs invading the field, Indiaâ€s bowlers dismantled Pakistanâ€s chase. Kranti Gaud (3/20) spearheaded the effort, tearing through the top order, while spinners Deepti Sharma (3/45) and Shree Charani (2/38) cleaned up the middle and lower order. Sidra Aminâ€s valiant 81 off 106 balls and Natalia Pervaizâ€s 33 offered resistance, but the rest of Pakistanâ€s lineup faltered. With this win, India extended their perfect ODI head-to-head record against Pakistan to 12-0.As it happened: India vs PakistanHarleen Deol anchors India inningsIndiaâ€s batting stumbled on a sluggish surface early on, with opener Smriti Mandhana (23) falling inside the powerplay while Pratika Rawal (31) offered a brisk start. Harleen Deolâ€s steady 46 stitched together partnerships at crucial moments, including a 39-run stand with Harmanpreet Kaur (19) and 45 runs with Jemimah Rodrigues (32). Deolâ€s composed strokeplay anchored India through a tricky middle overs phase, providing the platform for Richa Ghosh to accelerate towards the end.Harmanpreetâ€s dismissal to an inside edge momentarily halted momentum, and Jemimah Rodrigues fell for 32 after an early reprieve on a no-ball. Nevertheless, the experienced pair of Deepti Sharma (25) and Sneh Rana (20) added a 42-run partnership, keeping India competitive before Richa Ghoshâ€s late flurry pushed the team to 247.

Harleen Deol of India bats as wicket keeper Sidra Nawaz of Pakistan looks on. (Getty Images)

Kranti Gaud dismantles Pakistan top orderPakistanâ€s chase of 248 began in disarray when opener Muneeba Ali (2) was spectacularly run out by Deepti Sharma after momentarily wandering out of the crease. Kranti Gaud then struck twice in quick succession, removing Sadaf Shamas (6) caught and bowled, followed by Aliya Riaz (2), leaving Pakistan reeling at 26/3.The Indian bowling attack maintained relentless pressure, with Gaud exploiting the pitchâ€s pace and bounce, while Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani applied control with clever variations. The disciplined lines and lengths forced Pakistan to play under pressure, denying them rhythm or momentum in the chase.Sidra Amin and Natalia Pervaiz provide fleeting resistanceAfter early blows, Pakistanâ€s middle-order duo of Sidra Amin (81 off 106) and Natalia Pervaiz (33) attempted to stabilise the innings, adding a 69-run stand that briefly threatened to turn the tide. Amin played a composed knock, continuing her form from the recent South Africa series, finding boundaries at intervals and rotating strike well.However, once Gaud and the Indian bowlers broke the partnership, wickets fell at regular intervals. Deepti Sharmaâ€s tight spell ensured Pakistan never recovered, and despite Sidra Aminâ€s lone fight, Pakistan were bowled out for 159 in 43 overs, sealing Indiaâ€s comfortable 88-run victory.

India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her team members celebrate the win. (AP/PTI Photo)

Post-match reactions: Praise for Kranti, focus on momentumIndia captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised her bowlers and the late contributions with the bat: “Very happy, important win. Our bowling was great, Kranti was outstanding. Richa then gave us 30 crucial runs… we wanted to see how much we got on a slow, holding pitch. Right now, Iâ€m happy we won.â€Kranti Gaud, Player of the Match, said: “Feeling really good that Iâ€m the Player of the Match in a World Cup match. People in my village would be proud.†Pakistan captain Fatima Sana acknowledged her teamâ€s struggles despite Aminâ€s resistance, emphasizing the need for partnerships in future matches.Indiaâ€s win highlighted a balanced performance of patience, aggression, and disciplined bowling, reinforcing their dominance over Pakistan in ODI cricket while keeping tournament momentum firmly in their favour.

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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Pakistan has defeated Sri Lanka in their Super Fours encounter to take a massive step towards a place in the final and a third match against India in the Asia Cup 2025.

Tonightâ€s Pakistan vs Sri Lanka game was Match 15 of the ACC Asia Cup 2025. This was also both of these teams†second match of the Super Fours round. The game was played in the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, as Pakistan won the toss and decided to bowl first.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Pakistan Thrashes Sri Lanka In Super Fours

The Lankan Lions failed to establish a strong start to their inning. Opener Kamindu Mendis was dismissed on the second ball of the first over for a duck by Shaheen Afridi. The other opener, Pathum Nissanka, became Afridiâ€s second wicket of the day in the third over.

And then, in the last over of the powerplay, even Kusal Perera got out. So while Sri Lanka made a healthy 53 runs in the first six overs, they also lost three wickets.

Regular wickets never stopped falling. Captain Charith Asalanka was out after scoring 20 off 19, and Dasun Shanaka was dismissed on the very next ball for a golden duck to bring the score down to 58/5 in eight overs.

However, while wickets still kept falling, Kamindu Mendis took charge of stabilising the innings from this point. So while Wanindu Hasaranga made 15 off 13, and Chamika Karunaratne made 17 off 21, Mendis stood firm at one end. He scored a half-century and took his team past the 100-run mark.

By the time Kamindu Mendis got out in the 19th over at the hands of Shaheen Afridi, he had scored 50 off 44 and taken Sri Lanka to 123/7. The innings ended at a below-par yet respectable score of 133/8 in 20 overs.

Shaheen Afridi was by far the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan, bowling a four-over spell of 3/28 and taking three massive wickets.

The Pakistan innings, in contrast to that of the Lankan Lions, got off to a brilliant start. The opening pair of Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman scored 43 runs without losing any wickets in the first five overs.

But in the final over of the powerplay, both openers would depart. While Farhan played a solid inning of 24 off 15, Zaman played the supporting role, scoring 17 off 19.

Over the next three overs, Sain Ayub and captain Salman Ali Agha would be out for cheap, with Ayub making two and Agha scoring five. At 57/4 in the fifth over, the Men in Green looked in serious trouble. However, at this point, all-rounder Hussain Talat took charge of buckling down, throwing down the anchor, and taking the match home.

First with Mohammad Haris (13 off 11), and then with Mohammad Nawaz (30* off 24), Talat built slow and safe partnerships to ensure that Pakistan chased the small target down with ease. Having scored 23 off 30, Hussain Talat, along with Mohammad Nawaz, took Pakistan to the target in 18 overs, winning the match for their team by five wickets and with 12 balls to spare.

With a win in this Pakistan vs Sri Lanka game, the Pakistan Cricket Team has taken a step towards a place in the final. After a defeat against India in their first Super Fours game, a win here means that another win against Bangladesh would ensure a place in the final for them, which will most likely be a third India vs Pakistan confrontation in the Asia Cup 2025.

On the other hand, this is Sri Lankaâ€s second loss in the Super Fours. They are all but out of the race for the final. Their miniscule hopes will only stay alive if they are to beat the mighty India in their last game of this round.

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India dominate from start to finish as they record a seven-wicket victory over England in the first T20 international at Eden Gardens.

England have started their T20 series with India on a sour note after being thrashed in the first fixture at Eden Gardens.

Heading into this five-match batch of games, England are on an unbeaten three-series run, yet it is already a tough ask to extend that streak on the back of losing by seven wickets on Wednesday.

Despite Jos Buttler producing a defiant 68 from 44 balls, England succumbed to 132 all out in their 20 overs, providing India with the platform to attack.

Abhishek Sharma responded with an exhilarating 79 from just 34 balls, incredibly hitting eight sixes during a memorable knock that ensured an easy win for the home side.

Things looked bleak for England from the third ball as Phil Salt departed for a duck, with only one other player – Harry Brook with 17 – in the top eight reaching double figures.

Buttler held firm to keep England competitive to a certain extent, but Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel all taking at least two wickets as they decimated the away side’s batting lineup.

Adil Rashid can only laugh.

Abhishek Sharma is playing some stupidly good cricket. pic.twitter.com/dEzk1wXgoJ

— Cricket on TNT Sports (@cricketontnt) January 22, 2025

India breeze to target

By the time that England made their breakthrough with the ball, India were already on 41 after 4.2 overs, with Jofra Archer taking the wickets of Sanju Samson (26) and Suryakumar Yadav (0).

Nevertheless, Abhishek was simply unstoppable with the bat with 13 of the 34 deliveries that he faced ended up at or over the boundary.

Adil Rashid stopped that charge with what was essentially a token wicket towards the end of the run chase, leaving Tilak Varma‘s 19 from 16 balls to seal the win after just 12.5 overs.

The England bowling figures made for grim reading as Gus Atkinson conceded 38 runs from two overs and Rashid shipped 27 runs off his 12 deliveries.

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England – helped by a hat-trick from one of their bowlers – secure their place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a 10-wicket victory over USA in Barbados.

England have booked their place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals courtesy of thrashing USA by 10 wickets on Sunday.

The defending champions ruthlessly bowled out the tournament co-hosts for just 115, Chris Jordan completing the demolition with a hat-trick.

That left England knowing that qualification would be sealed if they could reach their target within 17.4 overs, a scenario that never looked in doubt.

Phil Salt largely watched on at the other end as Jos Buttler produced one of his most famous knocks, hitting five sixes in a row on the way to 83 from 38 balls.

One of India, Australia or Afghanistan will now await in the last four, with the semi-final lineup to be determined over the next 36 hours or so.

Jordan takes T20 World Cup hat-trick

Jordan’s previous three wickets in the tournament had gone for 87, but the veteran exceeded his total of dismissals in just five balls at the end of the innings.

After getting the crucial wicket of Corey Anderson (29), the 35-year-old ripped through the remainder of the order to put England on the brink.

CHRIS JORDAN. 🤯🤩

W O W W W pic.twitter.com/2CMVkTqZO7

— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) June 23, 2024

The feat followed Pat Cummins incredibly taking hat-tricks in successive matches for Australia over the past week.

Earlier, Nitish Kumar had made 30 from 24, but his exit from the crease left USA on 67-4 after 10.4 overs, far adrift of where they needed to be in order to make the game competitive.

San Curran (2-23) and Adil Rashid (2-13) deserve mentions for their contributions, but it was Jordan who put the icing on the cake ahead of Buttler’s masterclass of power-hitting.

Buttler batters USA

There have been times when Buttler has come in for criticism of late, but this was an occasion when he was simply unplayable.

The skipper had already gone on a boundary barrage ahead of the five maximums that came at the back end of the match, with 66 of his 83 runs coming in boundaries.

Salt made a more pedestrian 25 from 21, it largely irrelevant given the manner in which Buttler went about his business, knowing that winning in just 9.4 overs gives England a chance of topping their Super 8s group.

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