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Evening Standard
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Ed Elliot

Cricket World Cup: Dismal England dumped out in semi-finals as South Africa romp to huge win

England's opening three batters were dismissed for ducks as dreams of Women's Cricket World Cup glory were crushed by a 125-run semi-final hammering at the hands of South Africa.

Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt produced a masterclass to put her side on course for victory in Guwahati, smashing 169 off 143 balls, including 20 fours and four sixes, in a total of 319 for seven.

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