Cricket World Cup: England crush Pakistan in Christchurch

Cricket World Cup: England crush Pakistan in Christchurch

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Pakistan 105 (41.3 overs): Amin 32, Brunt 3-17, Ecclestone 3-18
England 107-1 (19.2 overs): Wyatt 76*, Knight 24*
England won by nine wickets
Scorecard. Table

Impressive England swept aside Pakistan to move closer to a place in the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup.

On a green pitch in Christchurch, the defending champions dismissed Pakistan for just 105 then raced to the target inside 20 overs.

Pace bowler Katherine Brunt, transformed from the figure who has struggled for form in this tournament, took a wicket with the first ball of the match on the way to 3-17.

Left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone also picked up three to become the leading wicket-taker in the competition.

Opener Danni Wyatt crashed 76 from 68 balls, adding an unbroken stand of 87 with captain Heather Knight to race to a nine-wicket win.

England climb into the top four of the round-robin group for the first time and will definitely reach the semi-finals if they beat Bangladesh in Wellington on Sunday.

In Thursday’s other…

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