South Africa opted to field against host India after captain Laura Wolvaardt won a rain-delayed toss at the Women’s Cricket World Cup.

Beth Mooney hit one of the most memorable centuries ever in women's one-day cricket as defending champion Australia overcame a top-order collapse and thumped Pakistan by 107 runs at the Women’s Cricket World Cup on Wednesday.

Heather Knight scored 79 not out off 111 balls as England beat Bangladesh by four wickets at the Women’s Cricket World Cup on Tuesday. Knight’s half-century rescued England from a precarious position of 78-5 as the Bangladesh spinners piled on the pressure.