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'PROGRESS' DESPITE CRUSHING LOSS
The Herald
|October 31, 2025
CRICKET Charlotte Edwards insisted England are making progress after dreams of Women's Cricket World Cup glory were crushed by a woeful 125-run semifinal hammering at the hands of South Africa.
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Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt produced a masterclass to put her side on course for surprise victory in Guwahati, smashing 169 off 143 balls in a total of 319 for seven. England's opening three batters - Amy Jones, Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont - were then dismissed for ducks as the favourites wilted when faced with a record chase in a women's knockout game.
This story is from the October 31, 2025 edition of The Herald.
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