pounce

While Ireland could not get over at the first attempt, the returning Aoife Wafer pounced on a loose ball before Sam Monaghan forced her way across.

An early straight six, one of three in his innings, against Maharaj settled Bethell into his work after which he pounced to pull anything short.

Roger Milla had already put Cameroon ahead in extra time when Higuita received an awkward pass and took a loose touch that was pounced on by the forward, who rolled in a decisive second.

Having struggled to put a dent in Muchova's serve earlier in the first set, Osaka pounced decisively at 5-4 - going 0-40 up and closing out the opener at the second time of asking.

Fijian tails were up until Orr pounced on a loose ball to turn defence into attack.