ICC Women’s World Cup 2017: England vs South Africa, 5 Talking Points

Modified Jul 06, 2017 00:15 IST

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - JULY 05: England batsman Sarah Taylor (r) celebrates her century with fellow century maker Tammy Beaumont during the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 match between England and South Africa at The County Ground on July 5, 2017 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) — Taylor and Beaumont dismantled South Africa

#3 Lee’s opening blast and her partnership with Wolvaardt

COFFS HARBOUR, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: Lizelle Lee of South Africa bats during the women's one day international match between Australia and South Africa on November 29, 2016 in Coffs Harbour, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) — Lizelle Lee got South Africa off to a quick start

Lizelle Lee threatened to take the match away from England as she stitched a very important opening stand with Laura Wolvaardt. Lee took all the English bowlers to the cleaners, constantly dealing in boundaries.

She helped lay the foundation for what could have been a memorable chase for South Africa. However, she was dismissed for 72 (77) by Natalie Sciver after a 128-run opening stand with Wolvaardt off 151 deliveries.

She struck 7 fours and 2 sixes in her innings and the English bowlers breathed a sigh of relief when they saw her trudge back to the pavilion.

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