Cape Town (AFP) - Danni Wyatt and Nat Sciver-Brunt hit half-centuries and Amy Jones made 47 as England powered their way to a Women’s T20 World Cup record total of 213 for five in their match against Pakistan at Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday.
Opening batter Wyatt made 59 off 33 balls, with seven fours and two sixes.Wyatt had made only 27 runs in England’s first three matches but showed her intent from the first over when she hit left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal for four and six off successive balls.
Sciver-Brunt, one of the outstanding players of the group stages, scored 81 not out off 40 balls, her second successive half-century.She hit 12 fours and a six.
Jones made 47 off 31 balls before being caught in the deep off the last ball of the innings.
The previous highest total in a Women’s World Cup was 195 for three by South Africa against Thailand in Canberra in 2020.
England are already guaranteed a place in the semi-finals and a win will ensure they top Group Two ahead of fellow-qualifiers India.
Pakistan were captained by Nida Dar in the absence of Bismah Maroof, who had a groin injury.
Brief scores:
England 213-5 in 20 overs (D.Wyatt 59, N. Sciver-Brunt 81 not out, A. Jones 47; Fatima Sana 2-44)
Toss: England
Match situation: Pakistan need 214 runs to win
