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The scoreboard pressure did the rest as South Africa wilted, unable to capitalise on Wolvaardt's knock, with Kerr taking her tournament tally to 15 - a new record in a Women's T20 World Cup, beating England's Anya Shrubsole and Australian Megan Schutt's previous record of 13.

The pair blasted 67-0 off the powerplay as England wilted under pressure, reminiscent of their semi-final defeat by South Africa in the 2023 tournament.

Their batting is inconsistent, talented pace bowlers Naseem and Shaheen are short of their best and Pakistan wilted in the field, both physically and tactically, in the face of England’s relentless run-scoring.

Openers Suzie Bates and Georgia Plimmer blasted 67 in 7.3 overs, with the former dropped on 18 as India's fielding wilted in response to the explosive start.

But it was a gritty innings that gave Scotland hope even with the run-rate climbing, such is her class, but the inexperienced middle order wilted around her.