ODI Women's World Cup 2025: Linsey Smith's three-wicket haul helps England bowl out SA for 69 runs

England`s Linsey Smith celebrates a wicket during the ODI Women`s World Cup 2025 against South Africa (Pic: X/@ICC)

In the ODI Women's World Cup 2025 match against England, South Africa were bowled out for 69 runs in just 20.4 overs at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati.

Having put South Africa to bat first, skipper Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits opened the innings for South Africa. The opening duo failed to put up a big start for the team. Facing five balls, Wolvaardt managed to score just five runs, which also included a boundary. On the other hand, Brits scored five runs in seven balls, with the help of a boundary.

Sune Luus faced 11 balls and scored two runs. Marizanne Kapp accumulated four runs in six balls, which also included a boundary. Anneke Bosch faced five balls and scored six runs, with the help of a boundary.

South Africa's wicket-keeper, Sinola Jafta, was the highest run-scorer as she made 22 runs in 36 balls, including three boundaries.

Nadine de Klerk (11) and Masabata Klaas (13) departed after scoring three runs each. Chloe Tryon returned to the pavilion after scoring just two runs off 10 balls.

Nonkululeko Mlaba was dismissed for three runs in eight balls. Facing 12 deliveries, Ayabonga Khaka stayed unbeaten on six runs. Her innings was also laced with a boundary.

England's Linsey Smith was the most-successful bowler. Bowling seven overs, she gave away just seven runs and bagged three wickets. Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone, and Charlie Dean bagged two wickets each.

Sciver-Brunt conceded just five runs in three overs. Bowling six overs, Ecclestone was smashed for 19 runs. Charlie Dean ended her spell of 3.4 overs by conceding 14 runs. Lauren Bell claimed one wicket by conceding 24 runs in four overs.

England will now have to chase a target of 70 runs in the fourth match of the Women's World Cup 2025. The side will heavily rely on Tamsin Beaumont and Amy Jones. The team will also expect an 'A grade' performance from their captain, Sciver-Brunt.

So far in the ODI Women's World Cup 2025, Australia is placed on the top spot on the points table with two points in one match, followed by Bangladesh and Team India.