Women’s World Cup: Holders England in peril of early exit after defeat to South Africa in last-over thriller

Women’s World Cup 2022: Defending champions England slipped to their third successive defeat and are in peril of going through an early exit. South Africa, who gunned down 236, are on a profitable roll on the showpiece occasion in New Zealand.

South Africa beat England by 3 wickets to register their third win on the trot at Women’s World Cup 2022 (AFP Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSSouth Africa (236/7) beat England (235/9) by 3 wicketsSouth Africa jumped to 2nd spot on factors desk after 3 wins on trotEngland are in peril of early exit after 3 successive defeats

South Africa pulled off their highest-ever run chase on the Women’s World Cup as they surprised defending champions England in a last-over thriller on the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Monday. Chasing 236, South Africa rode on Laura Wolvaardt’s 77 and helpful contributions from captain Sune Luus to get previous the end line with 4 deliveries and three 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 verify they continued their excellent file on the World Cup.

This was additionally solely the 2nd win for South Africa towards England on the Women’s World Cup with their earlier victory coming 22 years in the past on the 2000 World Cup in New Zealand.

It was a captivating day on the Women’s World Cup as Bangladesh registered their first-ever victory within the historical past of the event, beating Pakistan earlier within the day.

#WorkforceSouthAfrica win a thriller

Their unbeaten run within the event continues, as #WorkforceEngland stay winless. #CWC22 pic.twitter.com/4M2zQgumTO

— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 14, 2022

L, L, L: NOT LOOKING GOOD FOR ENGLAND

It’s not wanting good for defending champions England who’ve change into the primary aspect to lose 3 matches on the trot after profitable the trophy within the earlier version. England are rooted to the seventh spot, one above Pakistan, as their marketing campaign is in peril of coming to an early finish after defeats to Australia, West Indies and South Africa.

On the opposite hand, Luus’s South African aspect are on a roll, having received their first 3 matches on the Women’s World Cup. They are on the 2nd spot on the factors desk, tied at 6 factors with Australia. India are on the 2nd spot with 4 factors from 3 matches.

BRIEF SCORES

South Africa 236/7 in 49.2 overs (Wolvaardt 77, Luus 36; Shrubsole 2/34) beat England 235/9 in 50 overs (Beaumont 62; Kapp 5/45, Klass 2/23) by 3 wickets.