Pak, England face women’s WC exit

Pakistan’s Nahida Khan (R) plays a shot watched by Bangladesh’s wicketkeeper Shamima Sultana (L) during the 2022 Women`s Cricket World Cup match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Photo/AFP

Defending champions England were on the brink of Women's Cricket World Cup elimination on Monday while Pakistan's campaign imploded after Bangladesh made history with their first-ever win at the one-day showcase.

England suffered their third straight defeat of the tournament in New Zealand when South Africa held on for a nail-biting three-wicket win in Mount Maunganui. England captain Heather Knight said she was "gutted" after another agonising loss, admitting the odds were firmly against the 2017 champions making the playoffs.

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