(Cricket news) England Women progressed to the top four standings in the ICC Women’s World Cup with a dominant nine wicket victory over Pakistan in Christchurch. Katherine Brunt showcased impressive figures of 3-17 and she dismissed Nahida Khan in the first ball of the innings.
England's seamers and Sophie Ecclestone (3-18) kept chipping away, aided by two run-outs, as Pakistan were bowled out for 105. Danni Wyatt raced to 76 to see England home inside 20 overs and with it boosted their run-rate to overtake India in the table. Victory over Bangladesh in England's final group game would guarantee a semi-final berth.
England Women's World Cup Fixtures
Saturday March 5: Australia Women 310-3 beat England Women 298-8 by 12 runs
Tuesday March 8: West Indies Women 225-6 beat England Women 216 by 7 runs
Monday March 14: South Africa Women 236-7 beat England Women 235-9 by three wickets
Wednesday March 16: England Women 136-6 beat India Women 134 by four wickets
Saturday March 19: England Women 204-9 beat New Zealand Women 203 by one wicket
Thursday March 24: England Women 107-1 beat Pakistan Women 105 by nine wickets
Saturday March 26: England Women v Bangladesh Women, Wellington
Also read: Bowlers, Wyatt power England to nine-wicket win over Pakistan
