England Women began their ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 journey with a dominant performance, defeating South Africa by 10 wickets in the first game at Guwahati’s Baraspara Stadium. England beat South Africa by record margin in dominant Guwahati opener. (PIC - IANS)

England Women kicked off their ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 campaign in style, crushing South Africa by 10 wickets in the opening match held at the Baraspara Stadium in Guwahati. They chased down the small target with 215 balls remaining, making it their fourth-largest win (by balls left) in World Cup history.

Only their dominant 243-ball win over South Africa back in 2013 in Cuttack ranks higher.

What happened in the match?

After winning the toss, Nat Sciver-Brunt chose to bowl first, a decision that paid off immediatel

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