England off to Cricket World Cup flyer with 10-wicket demolition of South Africa

England, 73-0, beat South Africa, 69, by 10 wicketsBeaumont-Jones partnership make short work of chaseEngland romped home with a 10-wicket win in their World Cup opener on Friday, after dismissing opponents South Africa for 69 in 20.4 overs – the third lowest total in their history.South Africa have been a force to be reckoned with in global women’s cricket of late, reaching the final of the T20 World Cup last year and featuring in the semi-finals of the last 50-over competition, so this was a baffling and embarrassing display. Only one batter, wicketkeeper Sinalo Jafta, made it into double figures, and six of their batters were clean bowled on a good pitch which rarely behaved unpredictably. Continue reading...

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