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  • 5 months ago
England were forced to work harder in the second match at the Women's world cup on Tuesday.

However, they still proved they are the favourites to win a record fifth title.

That's after beating Bangladesh by four wickets.

Heather Knights was the star with the bat as she struck an unbeaten half century to guide England to 182-6 surpassing Bangladesh target of 178.
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00:00After dismissing South Africa for just 69 in their opener, England were hoping to wreck
00:05Bangladesh in the same fashion. But Shabana Mustri's top score of 60 would provide some resistance.
00:13England enjoyed a good spell ripping through the middle and lower order getting five wickets
00:17for 49 runs. But a late cameo of 43 of 27 from Rabia Khan staved off an even smaller total
00:24as Bangladesh were dismissed for 178 of 49.4 overs. England's pursuit of 179 wasn't going to
00:32be a cakewalk as Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont were back in the stands with 29 runs on the board.
00:38Heather Knight and skipper Nat Siverbrandt added 40 for the third wicket.
00:44Before Bangladesh made further inroads picking up three quick wickets for nine runs including the
00:49skipper. But Heather Knight would also be their shining armour as she top scored with an unbeaten 79
00:58as the four-time winners closed on 182 for six in 46.1 overs to win by four wickets.
01:08Terence Clark, TV6 Sport.
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