Ruthless England thrash SA in World Cup opener

England's women's cricket team secured a dominant 10-wicket victory over South Africa in their Women's World Cup opener, bowling out the Proteas for just 69 runs. Linsey Smith's 3-7 and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt's 2-5 were instrumental in England's impressive bowling performance. Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont then chased down the target comfortably, guiding England to victory with 40 and 21 not out respectively. The win gives England a strong start in the World Cup, boosting their net run-rate ahead of their next match against Bangladesh.