Natalie Sciver-Brunt scored a majestic 81 as England scored the first-ever 200-plus score in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history on Tuesday in Cape Town.
England scored 213/5 against Pakistan in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match at Newlands.
Sciver-Brunt, who has been in tremendous batting form, carried from where she left off against India. She played some glorious shots over the offside especially to finish on a near flawless 81 off 40 balls. Danni Wyatt and Amy Jones chipped in with brilliant knocks too.
Top totals in ICC Women's T20 World Cup
| Team | Score | RPO | Opposition | Ground | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG | 213/5 | 10.65 | v PAK | Cape Town | 21 Feb 2023 |
| SA | 195/3 | 9.75 | v THA | Canberra | 28 Feb 2020 |
| IND | 194/5 | 9.70 | v NZ | Providence | 9 Nov 2018 |
| AUS | 191/4 | 9.55 | v IRE | Sylhet | 27 Mar 2014 |
| AUS | 189/1 | 9.45 | v BAN | Canberra | 27 Feb 2020 |
| NZ | 189/3 | 9.45 | v BAN | Cape Town | 17 Feb 2023 |
This was also the sixth best total in all women’s T20Is involving full member nations on both sides.
Highest total in W-T20Is involving full members
| Team | Score | RPO | Opposition | Ground | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG | 250/3 | 12.50 | v SA | Taunton | 20 Jun 2018 |
| AUS | 226/3 | 11.30 | v ENG | Chelmsford | 26 Jul 2019 |
| AUS | 226/2 | 11.30 | v SL | Sydney | 2 Oct 2019 |
| AUS | 217/4 | 10.85 | v SL | Sydney | 29 Sep 2019 |
| NZ | 216/1 | 10.80 | v SA | Taunton | 20 Jun 2018 |
| ENG | 213/5 | 10.65 | v PAK | Cape Town | 21 Feb 2023 |
England had already qualified for the semifinals and will finish top of their group, meaning India will take on Australia in the semifinal.
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