Archive · 3 Oct 2025
England Dominates South Africa in Women's World Cup Opener
England's women's cricket team played against South Africa in the World Cup and won.
South Africa only scored 69 runs because England's bowlers, including Linsey Smith, played very well, with Smith taking 3 wickets.
England then easily reached the target, winning by 10 wickets.
England's batters, Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones, led the team to victory.
The match took place in Guwahati, India.
England defeated South Africa by 10 wickets.
South Africa scored 69 runs in their innings.
Linsey Smith took 3 wickets for England.
England chased the target in 14.1 overs.
The match was part of the ICC Women's World Cup.
- Who
- England Women and South Africa Women
- What
- England defeated South Africa by 10 wickets
- When
- During the ICC Women's World Cup
- Where
- Guwahati, India
- Why
- England won by restricting South Africa to 69 runs and chasing the target.
- Sport
- Cricket
- Event
- ICC Women's World Cup
- Teams
- England Women vs. South Africa Women
- England Score
- 73/0
- South Africa Score
- 69 runs
- England Bowler
- Linsey Smith (3 wickets)
- Location
- Guwahati, India
Sources
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