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.