In the same match in Vizag, the 29-year-old left-hander also became the fifth batter to score 5000 runs in women’s ODIs.

England stamped their authority on the Women's World Cup with a commanding 89-run win over Sri Lanka in Colombo on Saturday, powered by a classy hundred from Nat Sciver-Brunt and a masterly spell of spin from Sophie Ecclestone.

Captain Nigar Sultana Joty’s form has also been under the spotlight, with the skipper averaging just nine runs so far.

Rabeya Khan struck twice, while Bates was run out after a 33-ball 29 -- laced with six fours -- leaving New Zealand struggling at 39 for three after 12 overs.

The result gave South Africa their second consecutive victory while India suffered their first defeat of the tournament.

Before departing for the World Cup, expectations surrounding Nigar Sultana Joty's side were relatively modest.

A superb century from Beth Mooney dragged defending champions Australia back from the brink of disaster before they completed a crushing 107-run win over Pakistan in a Women’s World Cup clash in Colombo on Wednesday.

Bowling hero Fahima Khatun admitted as much, speaking after her side's four-wicket defeat against England.

Knight, later named player of the match, was caught on 13 before third umpire Gayathri Venugopalan overturned the on-field decision despite describing the replays as “inconclusive”.

The Tigresses, buoyed by a win over Pakistan in their opening match, kept England on a tight leash for much of the innings. 

Bangladesh could not have asked for a better start to their ICC Women’s World Cup campaign. Fast bowler Marufa Akter, already making a name as the Tigresses’ firebrand, pegged Pakistan on the backfoot from the onset at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium on Thursday.

Far from sparking panic, the harmless rat snake -- locally known as Garandiya -- triggered laughter and amusement.

England flexed their muscles with a ruthless 10-wicket demolition of South Africa.

The 20-year-old speedster, long touted as one of Bangladesh’s brightest talents, delivered the dream start she had visualised for months.

Australia beat New Zealand by 89 runs to kickstart their Women's Cricket World Cup campaign on Wednesday in a one-sided affair between the two rivals.

From sharing a dressing room and exchanging tips, friends Nigar Sultana Joty and Fatima Sana go head-to-head as captains at an ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.

The game drew 22,843 fans at the ACA Stadium, a record for the most attended group stage fixture at any Women’s World Cup.

India go to the October 5 match in Colombo with history clearly favouring them.

Each side arrives with at least one batter capable of shaping their fortunes and their contributions could make all the difference.

Shathira Jakir Jessy is set to create history in the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka by becoming the first woman umpire from Bangladesh to officiate in a senior World Cup.