England hold their nerves in thriller to beat South Africa, advance into final of 2017 Women's World Cup

[caption id=“attachment_3828675” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] England’s Anya Shrubsole hit the winning runs to help the hosts qualify for the final of the 2017 ICC Women’s World Cup. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3828683” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Laura Wolvaardt scored 66 runs and helped South Africa lay a solid foundation. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3828685” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Anya Shrubsole was the pick of the bowlers. She scalped one wicket and her economy was just 3.30. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3828687” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Mignon du Preez held the innings together. Had it not been for 95-ball 76 run knock, South Africa could have got bundled out early. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3828689” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Sune Luus’ late blitz guided South Africa past the 200-run mark. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3828691” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Lauren Winfield drives during the first semi-final between England and South Africa. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3828695” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] England’s Sarah Taylor won the Player of the Match for slamming her 19th fifty. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3828699” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] South Africa. however, bounced back and dismissed three England batswomen in quick succession. Reuters[/caption] [caption id="" align=“alignleft” width=“940”] The efforts, though, ended in vain thanks to Anya Shrubsole’s calm finish. Reuters[/caption]