England suffer a 125-run defeat by South Africa in the World Cup semi-final after Laura Wolvaardt's majestic 169 and Marizanne Kapp's five-wicket haul.

England crumbled under the pressure of South Africa and the occasion, succumbing to a 125-run defeat in the Cricket World Cup semi-final.

The two teams had faced each other in their very first group stage fixture, with England taking the honours in the showdown.

England suffered a semi-final exit at the Womens Cricket World Cup after Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp helped South Africa to a 125-run victory in Guwahati.

South Africa's Matthew Breetzke became the first player to score half centuries in each of his first five ODI appearances to set up his side's gripping series-clinching five-run victory over England at Lord's on Thursday. Breetzke scored 85 and shared in a ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — England won by the biggest margin of victory in one-day international cricket on Sunday, beating South Africa by 342 runs.

The ICC Women's World Cup 2025 is at the cusp of its conclusion. India and South Africa have outlasted all others to lock horns in the final. Both sides await their first ever grasp at the coveted trophy,