Cricket World Cup

Marizanne Kapp was again South Africa's hero as they edged a thriller against New Zealand, getting home with two wickets and three balls to spare.

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South Africa consolidated their second spot on ICC Women's World Cup 2022 points table while New Zealand have just two wins from five outings.

New Zealand lost their final six wickets for just 30 runs to be all out in the 48th over. But when Devine was bowled by Khaka in the 41st over the hosts suffered a late collapse. Brief Scores: New Zealand Women 238 all out in 47.5 overs (Sophie Devine 93, Amelia Kerr 42; Shabnim Ismail 3/27, Aybonga Khaka 3/31) lost to South Africa Women 229 for 8 in 49.3 overs (Laura Wolvaardt 67, Sune Luus 51; Amelia Kerr 3/50) by two wickets. But Kapp held on to one end, smashing boundaries when required. Wolvaardt, however, remained unperturbed and kept finding the boundaries. Amelia Kerr (3/50) trapped Wolvaardt leg before to put an end to the 88-run partnership between the opener and Luus in the 36th over before dismissing Mignon du Preez (1) in her next over.

South Africa's cricketers have maintained their unbeaten record at the Women's Cricket World Cup with a tense two wicket victory over host nation New ...

It was the first time South Africa had beaten New Zealand at the Women's Cricket World Cup. The New Zealand innings was founded on the efforts of skipper Sophie Devine who struck a superb 93. South Africa have maintained their unbeaten record at the International Cricket Council Women’s Cricket World Cup with a tense last over two-wicket victory over host nation New Zealand in Hamilton.

Pace bowler Shamilia Connell collapsed while fielding for the West Indies at the Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand on Friday and was taken from the ...

Bangladesh needed eight runs from the final over with no wickets in hand but West Indies captain Stafanie Taylor coaxed an inside edge off Fariha Trisna from her third delivery to finish the contest. The West Indies dropped three catches as the run chase tightened, then Connell's treatment halted play in the 47th over. The West Indies made a good start with the ball, dismissing Shamima Sultana for a duck in the first over. Shemaine Campbelle prevented a rout, making an unbeaten 53 off 107 balls in her second half century of the tournament to give the West Indies a potentially defendable total of 140-9. The incident came in the latter stages of a gutsy West Indies fightback that saw them edge Bangladesh by four runs. Pace bowler Shamilia Connell collapsed while fielding for the West Indies at the Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand on Friday and was taken from the ground in an ambulance.

West Indies have produced a disciplined bowling performance to successfully defend their small total and defeat Bangladesh by four runs in a final over ...

West Indies needed to take early wickets in reply to have any chance and it was Matthews that stepped up when needed when she trapped Shamima Sultana LBW for a duck in the opening over of the chase. It was a case of what could have been for the exciting Bangladesh team, who failed to capitalise on an excellent effort with the ball and in the field as they put the clamps on a strong West Indies' batting line-up. It was a polished performance with the ball from spinners Hayley Matthews (4/14) and Afy Fletcher (3/29) that did the majority of the damage for West Indies, while wicketkeeper Shemaine Campbelle (53*) also performed well to help pace a batting innings that failed to reach any great heights.

The White Ferns must now play perfect cricket if they wish to win this home World Cup.

The White Ferns can afford no more setbacks, either of their own making or from the weather. South Africa were suddenly five down and sweating. With 15 overs to play, South Africa needed 70 runs and had eight wickets in hand. The equation stood at 31 from 30 when Frankie Mackay got the dangerous Chloe Tryon caught at deep midwicket, and 18 from 18 when Mackay completed a high caught and bowled to snare the seventh South African wicket. Their win made it four from four at this tournament and they dominated much of the match to earn their first World Cup win over New Zealand. A revival sparked by Amelia Kerr's 3-50 then gave the White Ferns hope, but South Africa eventually sneaked to their target of 229 with three balls to spare.