Australia, New Zealand and the West Indies have won their opening matches in the Super Six stage of the on-going ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. In Mumbai today, Australia stunned defending champions England with a thrilling two-run victory. Chasing Australia's 147 in 44.4 overs, England were all out for 145 in 47.3 overs. In another match in Mumbai, New Zealand crushed Sri Lanka by eight wickets. Sent in to bat, Sri Lanka were all out for a paltry 103 in 42 overs. The Kiwis then chased down the modest target, scoring 108 for 2 in 23 overs.In the fixture played at Cuttack, the West Indies clinched a two-wicket victory over South Africa. South Africa managed to put on a fighting total of 230 for 7 in their 50 overs. The Caribbeans won the match in 45.3 overs, by making 234 for Eight.
News On AIR | February 8, 2013 7:37 PM
ICC Women's Cricket World Cup: Australia, NZ & West Indies win opening match in Super Six<br/>