Following her side's maiden ICC Women's World Cup victory, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur reflected on the team's journey, saying that the loss to England was a turning point.

Laura Wolvaardt also had words of appreciation for fellow opener Tazmin Brits (45), with whom shared 116 runs for the first wicket.

Laura Wolvaardt led from the front with a majestic 169 to help South Africa thrash England by 125 runs and reach their first-ever ODI Women's World Cup final.

South African captain Laura Wolvaardt tore into the record books with an explosive 169, powering the side to 319/7 in the semifinal.

ICC Women's World Cup 2025 1st Semi-Final, Highlights: Laura Wolvaardt smashed 169 while Marizanne Kapp bagged a five-for as South Africa thrashed England by 125 runs to enter the 2025 Women's World Cup final.

South Africa were bundled out for 69 in their league game against England at the Women's World Cup 2025.

England are fretting over the fitness of their leading wicket-taker Sophie Ecclestone ahead of the Women's ODI World Cup semifinal against South Africa on Wednesday.

It was at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati where England thrashed South Africa by 10 wickets at the start of the tournament.

New Zealand captain Sophie Devine was "disappointed" not to end her illustrious ODI career on a winning note but expressed pride in witnessing the growth of women's cricket during her journey.

England rode on their spinners' fine effort to register a dominating eight-wicket win over New Zealand in their final group match of the Women's World Cup.

England Women vs New Zealand Women, Highlights: Following the emphatic win in their last league encounter, England, who are already in the semifinals, jumped to second spot on the table with 11 points.

Ashleigh Gardner and Annabel Sutherland starred with the bat as unbeaten Australia completed a convincing six-wicket win over Ashes rivals England on Wednesday in the Women's World Cup.

The 35-year-old, who has battled injury in recent times, will continue to be monitored, but she could be in a race against time to be fit for the semifinals scheduled for next week.

A victory for either side will offer more than just top-of-the-table bragging rights, it will also provide a crucial psychological edge heading into the knockouts, which are just around the corner.

Smriti Mandhana took responsibility for the team's heartbreaking four-run loss to England in the Women's World Cup, admitting her dismissal triggered the batting collapse and that their shot selection "could have been better".

Harmanpreet Kaur was seen having an intense conversation with head coach Amol Muzumdar during the Women's World Cup 2025 match against England.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur described her team's narrow four-run defeat to England as "heartbreaking".

India was left in a tricky situation at the Women's World Cup after losing yet another close game