England Women skittled their way to a opening game win in the ICC Women's World Cup, after beating South Africa by 10 wickets.
The Three Lions won the toss and chose to bowl first and it was a decision they would come to thank.
They reduced South Africa to just 69 runs; their lowest score against England and third lowest overall score in cricket.
Player of the match Linsey Smith made an impressive debut for the side, as she became the first bowler to dismiss Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits and Marizanne Kapp in a single ODI innings.
South Africa captain Wolvaardt was the first to fall, managing just five runs before she was caught and bowled by Smith.
Sinnalo Jafta was the only player to reach double digits, scoring 22 runs before dismissal.
It was an unusual performance for the side. Not a single six was scored and the shot choices seemed to lack their usual pace and strength.
South Africa were all out by the 20.4 overs, setting up England for easy win.
It was the 70 run partnership of Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones that breezed England to victory in just 14.1 overs.
It was a match that lasted less than three hours and will give England the confidence as they head into their next match against Bangladesh on Tuesday October 7.
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Women's World Cup results so far
Co-hosts India kicked off their campaign with a 59 run win over fellow hosts Sri Lanka, who lacked pace in their chase to the target and had a series of dropped catches while in the field.
Another battle of neighbours saw Australia beat New Zealand by impressive 89 run win. Australia recovered from 128 for 5 to post a 327 target that the Black Caps failed to reach.
Pakistan were victims of poor shot selection, as they were skittled and beaten by Bangladesh. In the first game played in Colombo, Bangladesh impressed at bat and ball to record their second ever win in the World Cup.
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