Greenway: England have momentum after reaching the semi-finals

Greenway additionally praised the efforts of Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean as they every took three wickets in opposition to Bangladesh: “She (Ecclestone) and Charlie Dean are in all probability two of probably the most threatening gamers on this match for the time being.”

Lydia Greenway believes England’s current restoration has secured the momentum to return them to Girls’s World Cup glory as they secured their place within the quarter-finals.

The defending champions slipped 100 factors from Bangladesh to advance to the semi-finals with a four-game successful streak after a string of defeats in three matches forged doubt on their development hopes.

South Africa awaits them in Christchurch on Thursday after Proteas beat India by three wickets in a dramatic vogue because of Ball-winner Menon de Prez.

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“I believe they in all probability received that momentum now, I do know it is that large cliché, however they simply discovered methods to win matches once they weren’t taking part in their finest cricket,” Sky Sports activities Cricket’s Greenway stated.

“I am enthusiastic about going again to that sport in opposition to Australia once they received so shut, however then they continued that streak of working the place they could not get that win underneath their belt.

“Typically you simply must discover a manner and that is precisely what they did.”

The opposite semi-final sees undefeated Australia tackle the West Indies, and whereas England can solely look as ahead as South Africa, Greenway believes Lisa Keatley’s facet have what it takes to beat the favorites.

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Sophie Ecclestone believes England are taking part in their finest cricket underneath stress after beating Bangladesh to advance to the semi-finals.

“I believe they will (beat Australia),” she added. “In the event that they themselves get to the ultimate and play the match in opposition to Australia, I really assume they will, they’ve that battle between them now that they’ve discovered it.

“It hasn’t been there shortly, it hasn’t been there in Australia within the Ashes or at first of the match but it surely’s there now.”

Sophia Dunkley performed the title function with the staff’s 67-of-72 excessive kick in opposition to Bangladesh to assist England end the match 234-6.

She was adopted by 33 of 43 within the win over New Zealand and 38 of 35 within the loss to the West Indies making her one among England’s vibrant spots with bats all through the match.

“I believed she performed rather well and she or he’s really one of the crucial constant gamers for England on this match,” Greenway added.

“She goes out and performs the identical manner it doesn’t matter what the state of affairs, she’s overtly stated all she desires to do is hit the ball arduous and what that does is get her into nice poses and I believe it additionally helps the particular person on the opposite finish like we are going to.

“The way in which you play is basically promising for England to enter the semi-finals.”

In the meantime, Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean pissed off Bangladesh Reds with three wickets every, taking their respective tallies to a tournament-high 14 and tied for third place by 10.

“She (Ecclestone) and Charlie Dean are two of probably the most threatened gamers on this match for the time being,” Greenway added.

“She’s received Ecclestone and his proper arm away, and Dean which Heather Knight says is her option to get the wicket.

“When you have got these spinners and also you take a look at the tailors, the assault of English bowling feels as robust because it was in years previous.”

Watch England’s World Cup semi-final match in opposition to South Africa dwell on Sky Sports activities from 2pm on Thursday.