Heather Knight’s unbeaten 79 guided England to a nervy four wicket victory to maintain their 100 per cent record in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Bangladesh pushed England all the way in Guwahati as the three-time champions pursued their target of 179 after Sophie Ecclestone had earlier taken three for 24. Sobhana Mostary
Linsey Smith and England’s spinners put South Africa to the sword in a comprehensive 10-wicket victory. Only Sinalo Jafta made a score in the double figures for the Proteas, with 22, as the three-time champions split the wickets between them. In response, Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont chased down their modest target of 70 in
Heather Knight has watched on captivated as England’s women’s footballers and rugby players have earned silverware this summer – now she wants the cricketers to follow suit. Knight was a spectator at the Lionesses’ opening two group games at the European Championships, which they went on to win, while last weekend saw the Red Roses
England secured an impressive victory over holders Australia in their final ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 warm-up match. South Africa were comfortable in their chase of Pakistan’s 229, winning by the same margin as England, four wickets. Glenn and Capsey deliver England win Sarah Glenn’s five-for set up Alice Capsey’s 88 not out as
England fulfilled a nation’s wishes by seeing off a determined effort by Canada to topple them. Once again the side destined to lose scored first. When Amy Cokayne missed her line-out target, Canada exploited the error so well that Asia Hogan-Rochester flew over the line once more. (0-5) Barely three minutes later Ellie Kildunne received
It’s often said but there’s nothing quite like playing cricket in India. It really is special. And it’s even more special when it’s a World Cup. I’ve been lucky enough to play quite a lot of cricket in India but I think World Cup cricket – especially with the prospect of passionate home support for
Here’s John Mitchell’s squad to face Canada: 15 KILDUNNE 14 BREACH 13 JONES 12 HEARD 11 DOW 10 HARRISON 9 HUNT 1 BOTTERMAN 2 COKAYNE 3 MUIR 4 TALLING 5 WARD 6 ALDCROFT (captain) 7 KABEYA 8 MATTHEWS 16 ATKIN-DAVIES 17 CLIFFORD 18 BERN 19 GALLIGAN 20 FEAUNATI 21 L. PACKER 22 AITCHISON 22 ROWLAND
This is how we reached the biggest RWC final ever to take place: Canada thumped New Zealand under lights 34-19. England beat France less convincingly the next day 35-17. It means a second final between the two successful nations, with an unparalleled audience in the largest rugby stadium in the world and a vast global
England reached another RWC final, but not as expected. France, frustrated by events, threw everything at them, but came up short for the ninth time running. The wet ball helped cause two knock-ons at the start, one English, one French. The game lurched as England won a sudden turnover; the ball moved quickly via Abbie
Here’s the squad to face France at the weekend: 15 KILDUNNE 14 DOW 13 JONES 12 HEARD 11 BREACH 10 HARRISON 9 HUNT 1 BOTTERMAN 2 COKAYNE 3 MUIR 4 TALLING 5 WARD 6 ALDCROFT (captain) 7 KABEYA 8 MATTHEWS 16 ATKIN-DAVIES 17 CLIFFORD 18 BERN 19 GALLIGAN 20 FEAUNATI 21 L. PACKER 22 AITCHISON
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