Twitter Reactions: Clincical England thrash Bangladesh to confirm semi-final berth in Women's World Cup 2022

England have continued their unbeaten run, winning their fourth game in a row in the Women’s World Cup 2022, and have made it to the third position on the points table to seal a spot in the semi-finals by recording a 100-run triumph over Bangladesh in their last league-stage game. Bangladesh, on the other hand, did look good in patches with their bowling efforts, but could not string together a complete performance.

Earlier in the day, England won the toss and chose to bat at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Danielle Wyatt could not contribute much at the top, while Heather Knight was dismissed cheaply as well with the side reeling at 26/2. However, Tammy Beaumont and Nat Sciver strung together an important partnership of 60 runs for the third wicket, but both the batters were soon dismissed at the 26th over mark.

Amy Jones and Sophie Dunkley laid the foundation for a good total to be posted with a partnership of 72 runs for the fifth wicket until Jones perished for 31. Dunkley, on the other hand, crossed the half-century mark and top-scored for her side with an 82-ball 67. However, it was the cameo from Katherine Brunt (22*) and Sophie Ecclestone (17*) towards the end that got the defending champions to a decent score of 234 for 6 in 50 overs.

Sophie Ecclestone continues her excellent bowling form

In reply, the Bangladesh openers, Shamima Sultana and Sharmin Akhter, got off to a good start with 42 on the board for no loss despite taking a lot of time initially. Ecclestone came into the attack and dismissed the openers in quick time as Bangladesh started to lose wickets at regular intervals after a good opening stand. Nigar Sultana and Lata Mondal made some valuable contributions in the middle but none of the other batters got going.

Charlotte Dean and Ecclestone both picked up three wickets apiece to dent the Bangladesh batting order as the Bangla Tigers fell short by 100 runs in the end. With the win, England have progressed to the semi-finals while Bangladesh have ended their campaign with just one win in the tournament.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to England’s win:

"The partnership between Sophia Dunkley and Amy Jones, you know was exactly what #TeamEngland needed to get back into the game."@BritneyCooper35 talks about the England batters and their partnerships on #TheOutsideView.#CWC22 pic.twitter.com/nWm1o92tHE

— Women’s CricZone @ #CWC22 (@WomensCricZone) March 27, 2022

England’s women showing greater resilience in the cricket than the men at the moment. Battling through to the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup after a poor start to the tournament.

— Bob Hammond (@BobHammond2) March 27, 2022

England are through to the women’s World Cup semi-final after beating Bangladesh by 100 runs – their fourth straight victory after starting with three defeats. Whether they play Australia or SA depends on the result of SA v India (and maybe net run-rate).

— Lawrence Booth (@the_topspin) March 27, 2022

England Women vs Bangladesh Women
ICC Women's World Cup, 27th Match
Result : England won by 100 Runs
England Innings : 234/6(50)
Sophia Dunkley – 67 | Salma Khatun – 2/46
Bangladesh Innings : 134/10(48)
Lata Mondal – 30 | Sophie Ecclestone – 3/15@englandcricket #CWC22

— Match Info (@KALYAMPUDI1) March 27, 2022

Most runs batting at #6 or lower at a Women's World Cup:

209 Sophia Dunkley ENG, 2022
203 Alex Blackwell AUS, 2017
174 Dane van Niekerk SA, 2013 #CWC22 #BANvENG pic.twitter.com/QFc6U2vFlj

— hypocaust (@_hypocaust) March 27, 2022

Defending champions, England, have reached semifinals of ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2022 winning its 4th successive match by 100 runs against Bangladesh in their last league match & are now placed 3rd in points table with 8 points. Australia & South Africa are also in semifinals. pic.twitter.com/JeXJXlFXFg

— Naresh Kumar (@NareshK00714549) March 27, 2022

England into the Semi's 🥹❤️!#ENGvBAN #CWC22 pic.twitter.com/tX5MnvYf8J

— CaTiN_aShiQ (@catin_ashiq) March 27, 2022

Congrats to England for making it to the semis after defeating Bangladesh in the last #CWC22 group match. Great effort by everyone. What a comeback after 3 straight defeats to the start of the tournament. Now we're set to face either India or SA in the semis. #ENGvBAN pic.twitter.com/mBkXs9bpWK

— Ayesha (@JoeRoot66Fan) March 27, 2022

My Katherine Brunt-obsessed, Sophie Ecclestone-fangirling, England-loving heart is pretty happy right now. That’s 1 of 2 done ✅ #cwc22

— Vaishnavi Bhaskaran (@vaishbhaskaran) March 27, 2022