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Sonia Twigg

Women’s Cricket World Cup: Resurgent England thrash Pakistan by nine wickets to edge closer to semi-final spot

Turnaround: Resurgent England can now secure their World Cup semi-final spot with a win over Bangladesh

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Reigning champions England moved a step closer to reaching the Women's Cricket World Cup semi-finals as they beat Pakistan by nine wickets to record their first comfortable victory of the tournament.

Heather Knight's side, who lost their three opening matches but are now targeting a fourth straight win and a top-four spot, breezed through the Pakistan batting line-up, bowling them out for just 105 before chasing down the target inside 20 overs.

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