Women’s World Cup 2022: Here’s how points table stands after latest match

Heavy showers during the Match 23 of ICC Women’s World Cup played between South Africa and West Indies at the Basin Reserve, Wellington ensured that the match had to be abandoned. As a result, both teams received one point each to their name. With nine points under their belt, South Africa became the second team to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals after Australia. In the second match of the day, Pakistan were no match for the defending champions, as England went on to win the contest comfortably and keep their hopes alive for the semi-finals berth.

Talking about the game between South Africa and West Indies, skipper Stafanie Taylor after winning the toss invited Africa to bat first. To note, the match was curtailed to 26-over-per-side due to rain. Pacer Chinelle Henry wreak havoc on the Proteas as she scalped three crucial wickets of Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits and skipper Sune Luus. Pacer Shamilia Connell also took one wicket reducing the batting side to 25/4. Batter Mignon du Preez helped her side to recover from the early losses as she took the score from 25/4 to 61/4 in 10.5 overs.

However, the rain interrupted the match again and later it was abandoned due to the time lost. As a result, both Africa and West Indies shared one point each. South Africa are currently sitting in second place on the point tables with nine points, while West Indies are placed third with seven points in their seven matches.

England thrash Pakistan in second match of the day

Defending champions England completely dominated their opponents Pakistan in Match 24 of the Women’s World Cup played at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. England after winning the toss invited Pakistan to bat first. The Women in Green had a disastrous start as they lost their opener Nahida Khan on the very first ball.

Pakistan batters could not apply themselves as they got bundled out for 105 runs. Opener Sidra Ameen was the highest run-scorer for her side, making 32 off 77 balls. Pacer Katherine Brunt and left-arm-spinner Sophie Ecclestone scalped three wickets each for their side. In reply, opener Danielle Wyatt completely dominated the Pakistani bowlers, smashing 76 off just 68 balls with 11 boundaries. Skipper Heather Knight also scored 24 runs with the defending champions completing their chase in 19.2 overs. With a win over Pakistan, England have climbed over India, claiming the fourth spot in the points table with six points.

With just four matches remaining in the league stage, India, New Zealand, and England will fight with each other to take the third and fourth spot in the points table. Meanwhile, the Women in Maroon will have to hope for the best as they finish the World Cup league stage at seven points.

ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 – Points Table