Australia defeated a spirited Bangladesh to move to the top of the points table. Inclusion of Women's T20 to the 2022 Commonwealth Games has been proposed. Mali women lost by a record margin against Uganda.
The week 3 wrap chronicles the splendid performances of Root, Finch, Rohit, Shakib and Morgan, the failure of Afghan bowlers, Williamson's hundred, and a du Plessis quote.
On the same day, England hit a record 25 ODI sixes and Mali Women were bowled out for a record low eof 6.
New Zealand and South Africa will clash at Edgbaston for Match 25 of the World Cup, on June 19.
Root took 2/27 and scored a hundred to help England beat West Indies.
The second week of the World Cup witnessed as much rain as there was cricket, but there were enough highs and lows to merit mention.
There is still an outside chance of the Proteas making the semi-final if they win all of their remaining six matches. But the path won’t be easy – first up, they clash against a full-strength West Indies in Southampton.
England beat Bangladesh by 106 runs in Match 12 of the ICC World Cup; New Zealand win by seven wickets against Afghanistan to stay undefeated at the World Cup.
England and Bangladesh will face off in Match 12 of the World Cup, at Cardiff on June 8.
Australia beat West Indies in the World Cup, while England Women beat West Indies Women; and an injured Shahzad has been replaced by Khil.