Edwards: Progress being made despite end of World Cup dream

CHARLOTTE Edwards insists 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.

- By EDWARD ELLIOT

Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt produced a masterclass to put her side on course for a 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.

Head coach Edwards, who succeeded the sacked Jon Lewis in April following a 16-0 Ashes drubbing in Australia, said: “I came into this role and I knew it wasn't going to change overnight.

“I've seen some really positive things to come out of this trip and I think we've performed a little bit better under pressure.