England women romp to crushing victory

England Women 414 for 3 (SC Taylor 166*, Brindle 131) beat Gauteng/North West Women 46 by 368 runs Scorecard

England Women romped to a crushing win in their latest warm-up to the World Cup, as they completely dominated a Gauteng North West Women's XI. Claire Taylor and Aaron Brindle hit rapid centuries, adding 219 in just 24 overs for second wicket as the home side wilted under the onslaught.

Charlotte Edwards was no slouch, opening with 34 from 43 balls, but here dismissal opened the floodgates as Taylor and Brindle went on a run-rampage. Brindle smashed 131 from 127 balls, but Taylor was even more destructive, reaching 166 from just 102 balls. Clare Connor chipped in with a rapid 41, as England passed the 400-mark.

The Gauteng North West Women's reply was dismal, as England's seamers showed great penetration, Kathrine Brunt taking tree top-order wickets before Clare Taylor and Beth Morgan mopped up the tail. The opposition did not put up much resistance and England will be aware that tougher challenges lie ahead.