England thrash South Africa with a 10-wicket win

Women's ODI World Cup: England thrash South Africa with a 10-wicket win

Women’s ODI World Cup: England Vs South Africa- England Women crushed South Africa by 10 wickets, chasing down 70 with ease. Linsey Smith’s 3/7 and Amy Jones’ fluent 40* made it a one-sided contest.

England Women delivered an outstanding performance in their opening World Cup 2025 clash, demolishing South Africa by 10 wickets with 215 balls to spare. Linsey Smith’s magical spell (3/7) dismantled the Proteas batting lineup before Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones sealed an emphatic win.

South Africa Innings

Put in to bat, South Africa’s innings never got going. Captain Laura Wolvaardt (5 off 5) struck an early boundary but soon edged Linsey Smith, while Tazmin Brits (5) and Sune Luus (2 off 11) followed cheaply. Marizanne Kapp (4) also fell quickly as SA were reduced to 17/4.

Sinalo Jafta (22 off 36, 3 fours) was the only batter to show some fight, but lacked support from the other end. Chloe Tryon (2), Nadine de Klerk (3), and Klaas (3) all perished, with England spinners keeping things tight. Only Ayabonga Khaka (6*) showed some grit at the end.

And that’s how South Africa were knocked out for just 69 in 20.4 overs.

England Innings

Chasing only 70, England made light work of the target. Tammy Beaumont (21 off 35, 3 fours) played steadily, while Amy Jones (40* off 50, 6 fours) counter-attacked and ensured there were no hiccups. South Africa’s indiscipline with 9 wides only made the chase easier. England registered a victory in 14.1 overs without losing a wicket, with their best playing spirit and a beautiful knock.

Brief Scores

- South Africa 69 all out (20.4 overs): Sinalo Jafta 22, Wolvaardt 5; Linsey Smith 3/7, Sciver-Brunt 2/5, Ecclestone 2/19, Dean 2/14

- England 73/0 (14.1 overs): Amy Jones 40, Beaumont 21*; England won by 10 wickets (215 balls remaining)