England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hits peak form as she returns for W WC semi; known for power and wrist-work, leading England in T20s and ODIs.
England has secured a place in the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals after a 38-run win over West Indies at Lord’s. Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s 65 and Heather Knight’s 43 anchor a 186-run innings; West Indies fail to chase and face elimination pending other results.
Nat Sciver‑Brunt has returned to lead England in the Women's T20 World Cup semi‑final against South Africa at the Oval, after a calf injury forced her to miss the group stage. She has undergone recovery therapy and is set to face a hard‑fought match in front of a home crowd.
England has tightened its grip in a weather-impacted Test against New Zealand, but rain threatens a decisive finish. New Zealand is 55 for five chasing 199, with Phillips and Conway offering brief resistance in a day interrupted by showers.
Australia has reached 200-plus in the Women’s T20 World Cup, posting 219-1 and defeating the Netherlands by 98 runs. India has defeated Pakistan by 64 runs, with Deepti Sharma taking 5-10 and Smriti Mandhana scoring a half-century. Bangladesh records a late chase against the Netherlands. New Zealand fights to stay alive in the tournament after a dramatic finish against Ireland.