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England 3-0 Australia: Aggie Beever-Jones and Georgia Stanway also scored in a 3-0 win marred by Michelle Agyemang’s injury

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O’Neill has replaced Brendan Rodgers in the Celtic dugout alongside Shaun Maloney

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The essential role of connectivity in forging a sustainable future for the travel industry was thoroughly examined during the esteemed Skift Transatlantic Summit 2025. A compelling presentation was delivered, outlining how digital connectivity acts as the core mechanism for cultivating responsible tourism practices on a global scale. It was asserted that the seamless flow of information and access to advanced technological tools are not merely conveniences but fundamental necessities for the industry’s long-term health. The discussion was centered on the strategic use of platforms and data to manage visitor flows effectively, a process considered paramount in the age of widespread travel.
The imperative for balancing economic growth with social and environmental stewardship has become a defining characteristic of the modern travel landscape. The traditional challenges of overtourism, including the strain on local infrastructure and the erosion of cultural authenticity, are being addressed through innovative digital solutions. It was explained by Wendy Olson Killion, the Chief Executive Officer of Rome2Rio, that a critical shift in how travelers discover and access destinations is currently being observed. This shift involves the strategic pairing of inspirational content with practical, real-time access information, thereby enabling the crucial goal of traveller dispersion. This focus on decentralized travel planning is being established as the most effective countermeasure against the detrimental concentration of visitors in a limited number of high-profile locations. The entire foundation of responsible destination management is being rebuilt upon principles of accessible data and comprehensive network coverage.
The core concept presented suggested that traveller behavior is being subtly yet effectively guided through advanced digital interfaces. The process involves more than simply showing a traveler where to go; it is about showing them how to get there, fostering confidence in exploring regions that were previously deemed too complex or inaccessible for independent planning. The platform provided by Rome2Rio was highlighted as an exemplary model wherein vast amounts of transport data are aggregated and simplified. This technology enables potential visitors to visualize complete, end-to-end itineraries for almost any point on the globe, effectively reducing the friction associated with non-traditional travel routes. When inspiration for a remote or lesser-known destination is successfully paired with immediately actionable, simple travel directions, the inherent barriers to exploration are dissolved.
This technological facilitation of complex travel represents a breakthrough for responsible tourism. Remote areas, often overlooked due to poor initial search results or perceived logistical difficulties, are now being placed on an equal footing with established tourist centers. Through the integration of numerous transport modes—including less common options like regional bus lines, ferries, and shared-ride services—a complete tapestry of mobility is presented to the user. This comprehensive view ensures that travel choices are made with greater awareness of all available options, promoting the selection of diverse routes and supporting a wider range of local economies. Consequently, the economic benefits of tourism are distributed more equitably across a destination region, rather than being concentrated within a few urban cores. The promotion of these alternative routes is increasingly being prioritized by destination management organizations (DMOs) as a key strategy for mitigating the environmental and social impacts associated with high-density tourism. Digital platforms are being utilized as instruments of regional planning and economic uplift, rather than just booking engines.
The capacity of modern technology to process and interpret immense volumes of traveler data is considered fundamental to the operational success of responsible tourism strategies. It was detailed that sophisticated data analytics tools are being deployed to gain real-time insights into traveller movements, booking patterns, and search trends. This information is then used to predict future visitor density and to proactively manage potential overcrowding. For instance, if an algorithm detects a sharp surge in searches for a particular landmark, dynamic adjustments can be made to promotional campaigns or transport routing suggestions, subtly diverting new demand to viable, nearby alternatives. The age of reactive destination management is being phased out, replaced by a system of predictive and preventative intervention.
The realization of responsible tourism through dispersion is entirely dependent upon robust, reliable digital and physical infrastructure. It was emphasized that the digital gaps that still exist in many peripheral regions must be addressed, as the seamless traveler experience is contingent upon consistent connectivity. Wi-Fi access, mobile data coverage, and the integration of diverse transport ticketing systems are all seen as foundational elements. For travellers to confidently venture off the beaten path, they must be assured that they can access real-time information, navigation, and booking services regardless of their location. The absence of this digital reassurance often forces tourists back into the well-trodden areas where infrastructure is known to be dependable.
The successful implementation of these technologically-driven solutions requires an unprecedented degree of collaboration across the entire tourism ecosystem. It was strongly argued that no single entity—neither a DMO, nor a technology provider, nor a transport operator—can achieve these sustainability goals in isolation. Public-private partnerships are being recognized as the only viable model for tackling the complex challenges of overtourism and climate impact. Destination management organizations are needed to provide critical local insights and policy frameworks, technology firms must develop the tools for efficient data processing and seamless user experience, and transport providers must ensure the availability and accessibility of diverse, lower-impact services.
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Fabio Wardley stopped Joseph Parker to produce a career-best upset win to become WBO interim heavyweight champion, but how did Wardley overcome someone with Parker’s wealth of experience?

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Lutz Pfannenstiel ma zostać nowym dyrektorem sportowym szkockiego klubu piłkarskiego Aberdeen. 52-letni Niemiec znany jest ze swojej barwnej przeszłości, nie tylko piłkarskiej. Jako bramkarz był pierwszym zawodowcem, który grał w ligach na wszystkich 6 kontynentach. Poza tym zasłynął osobliwymi występkami, takimi jak... porwanie pingwina. Był także aresztowany na 101 dni w Singapurze. Oto "najbardziej szalony człowiek w piłce nożnej".
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Rodgers’ second stint at Celtic Park ends in resignation with the club eight points adrift of top spot

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Jones retired instead of defending the heavyweight title against Aspinall, who put it on the line against Ciryl Gane – only to suffer a fight-ending foul

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Ingebrigtsen endured an injury-hit 2025 but is dreaming big for next season

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Earlier this year, when Turn 10 Studios lost over 70 members of its development team as part of the latest round of layoffs mandated by Microsoft, a former employee claimed that Turn 10 had effectively been turned into a Forza Horizon support studio. This chain of events had fans fearful about the future of the racing simulation franchise. Now, at last, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer commented on this as part of a Tokyo Game Show 2025 interview with Famitsu. The Japanese magazine asked him whether the Halo and Forza Motorsport franchises were done for. Spencer vehemently denied that for […]
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The Australia captain has not recovered in time from a long-term back injury

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Everton 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur: Two headed goals by the flying Dutchman helped his side become the first visiting team to win in the Merseyside club's new stadium

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Wolves fought back to make it a level game before the break but conceded a late goal

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The Gunners are six points clear at the top of the Premier League


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The Italian fell down a set and struggled physically but again proved his class over the German as he lifted his fourth ATP title of the season

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Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace: Eze fired home from another Gunners set-piece with a sumptuous half-volley

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The much-loved center has passed away less than two weeks after sharing the news of his battle with kidney disease

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Bournemouth 2-0 Nottingham Forest: Goals from Marcus Tavernier and Junior Kroupi spoiled the Forest manager’s first domestic match in charge

Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester City: Matty Cash got the only goal of the game in the first half




Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace: Gunners go four points clear at the top of the table as Eberechi Eze scores first Premier League goal against former club

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Xabi Alonso’s side claimed a crucial three points to extend their lead at the top of La Liga

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The 34-year-old has fought back into the first team after being relegated to the back of the queue - and has made himself the integral cog in the Man United machine

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United’s expensive forward line looks to finally be clicking as Ruben Amorim’s side recorded three back-to-back league wins for the first time

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Alex Pereira suggested they ‘make the heavyweight division great again’ after an abrupt end to the title fight between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane

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The British champion’s long-awaited title defence ended abruptly in round one, when he was poked in both eyes by Ciryl Gane

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Wardley trailed until late on but came back from the brink to continue an extraordinary career of comebacks and set up an undisputed bout with Oleksandr Usyk

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Everything you need to know about the top of the table clash

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Fabio Wardley promised to keep “riding the wave” and insisted he would fight undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in his garden after a dramatic stoppage of Joseph Parker.

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Anna Morris also beat teammate Josie Knight to the individual pursuit world title on day four in Santiago, Chile

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The New Zealander lost his WBO interim heavyweight title to the Briton and with it the chance to face Oleksandr Usyk for all four belts

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The Briton captured the interim heavyweight world title to set up a undisputed world title fight with Usyk

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Brentford 3-2 Liverpool: Goals from Dango Ouattara, Kevin Schade and Igor Thiago inflicted a fourth straight loss on Arne Slot’s increasingly rattled Reds

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Aspinall’s first defence of the undisputed heavyweight title ended strangely in round one, after he was poked in the eyes and could not continue

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The Briton was defending the undisputed heavyweight title for the first time when an accidental foul occurred in round one

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The British heavyweights have met twice before, with Whyte prevailing on both occasions, with a stoppage win in their last meeting in 2018

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The Briton was defending the undisputed heavyweight title for the first time when a freak accident occurred in round one

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Simon Hooper picked up an injury and was replaced by Tim Robinson, who awarded Brentford a penalty

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Manchester United 4-2 Brighton: There are finally signs of what Amorim is trying to do as Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha emerge as leaders in a new-look attack

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A serious injury to Wes Fogden led the match to be abandoned in the first half

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Brentford 3-2 Liverpool: The champions fell to a fourth defeat in a row and are now behind Manchester United in the table

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Klein was leading on points when his ankle appeared to snap in the third and final round

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England 6-26 Australia: Fullback Walsh starred as Australia celebrated the series’ return with a big win at Wembley

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Newcastle 2-1 Fulham: Magpies skipper Guimaraes extended the Cottagers’ losing streak to four games with his 90th-minute strike

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Chelsea 1-2 Sunderland: Chemsdine Talbi struck in stoppage time to send the away fans wild at Stamford Bridge

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Wales 1-2 Australia: Fishlock’s 166th and final international ended in defeat for Wales

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The leg-spinner finished with remarkable figures of 7-18 as South Africa were bowled out for 97

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Raphinha joins a host of high-profile absentees including Dani Olmo, Robert Lewandowski, Gavi and Marc-Andre ter Stegen

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Brighton are looking to become the first team in Premier League history to win four consecutive matches at Old Trafford

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England 1-2 Brazil: The Lionesses were beaten by the the champions of South American in their first match since the Euros final

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England 6-26 Australia: Two tries apiece for Reece Walsh and Angus Crichton helped the Kangaroos outclass their hosts at Wembley

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Britain’s Tom Aspinall saw his first defence of the undisputed heavyweight title finish in a gutting no-contest

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Addison Barger became the first man to crush a pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history when he emerged from the bench in the sixth inning of game one

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The India legends led their side to a crushing nine-wicket win over Australia in the third ODI, although India lost the series 2-1

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Cricket Australia said two members of the team were involved in the incident in Indore, India

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Josh Tarling and Josh Charlton won GB’s first two gold medals of the week in Santiago

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England face Australia in a first Ashes series for 22 years, starting at Wembley today, and the whole sport may about to be given a lift.

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Britain’s 22-strong team finished with four golds and a total of 14 medals, the most of any team, in Santiago, Chile

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McLaren has seen much calmer days this Formula 1 season. But Zak Brown’s empire is now showing cracks on all fronts.
The team did wrap up the constructors’ championship early in Singapore, and Brown is understandably basking in the glow of that “important” achievement. But let’s be honest: for the public, that title barely matters.
In Formula 1, only the drivers’ championship counts – that’s the one with real prestige, the ultimate prize.
And right now, that ultimate prize is slipping away from McLaren.
The results since the summer break speak for themselves: Max Verstappen and Red Bull are back in full force. They have nothing to lose – and everything to gain.

McLaren, on the other hand, can only lose – and in recent weeks, the team has looked more nervous than at any other point this season. Strategy calls have become less precise, pitstops are no longer flawless, and even the drivers are showing cracks under pressure.
Of course, we could have once again crowned Oscar Piastri the ‘worst sleeper’ of the night. But the situation at McLaren goes far beyond their championship leader’s current dip.
All these ‘side battles’ have clearly left their mark on the team. The constant chatter, speculation, and media pressure have created a climate of uncertainty – and it’s showing on track.
Hovering over all of this, like a sword of Damocles, are McLaren’s self-imposed ‘Papaya Rules’ – in other words, the rules McLaren has shackled itself with. Because the team is increasingly tripping over its own code of conduct.
Every minor incident is dissected, every tiny contact scrutinized. One internal review follows another. And anyone who says this leaves no mark on the people expected to perform on race weekends is fooling themselves.

Norris and Piastri may insist otherwise, but the ‘papaya ghost’ still haunts their minds – just listen to Piastri’s radio messages after the Singapore clash, or Norris’ comments following the sprint incident. Everything at McLaren now revolves around one question: how does this fit into the internal racing code, and what are the consequences?
Those very “consequences” for Norris, announced after Singapore, were another self-inflicted wound. When you chase irreproachable fairness, you inevitably lead whoever feels wronged to speak up. If there were consequences for Norris after Singapore, will there be some for Piastri after Austin?
That’s the vicious circle McLaren has created – and can no longer escape.
The team has even missed a chance to calm things down: in Austin, Brown spoke about “transparency”, yet failed to truly be transparent. Since then, those “consequences” have kept coming back to bite him.
Because one thing’s clear: nothing is clear. And that uncertainty is palpable. Every media session has become a balancing act.
And right in a phase where clear communication is valued more than ever, Brown is also fighting a legal battle with IndyCar champion Alex Palou, who accuses him of breaking his word and claims Brown failed to honor their agreements. If anything, that’s ironic, given that the very ‘Papaya Rules’ are based on mutual agreement and the principle of fair play.
Read Also:Meanwhile, more and more voices are saying what many have long suspected: McLaren’s pursuit of absolute fairness between its two drivers simply isn’t possible. And every attempt to enforce it only makes things worse.
Where this will lead, nobody knows – not even Zak Brown. But one can safely assume that his thoughts are racing when he tries to sleep at night – especially after the weekend in Austin. If anyone had a rough night after the United States GP, it was the McLaren boss. For more reasons than one.
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Pramac rider Jack Miller admitted he “let everybody down”, including his team, with a race-ending shunt at the Australian Grand Prix.
Miller emerged as a surprise frontrunner at Phillip Island last weekend, qualifying on the front row of the grid for the first time since 2023 before finishing a solid fourth in Saturday’s sprint.
In the main race on Sunday, he dropped from third on the grid to sixth early on as the Yamaha lacked the long-run pace of its rivals, but was still in for a solid points haul on home turf.
However, his race ended prematurely when he lost the front end of his M1 at Siberia on lap 5, marking his second retirement in as many weekends.
The Queenslander revealed that he was struggling with the handling of his bike on a heavier fuel load in the race, but was nevertheless disappointed in himself given the speed he had enjoyed earlier in the weekend.
“It felt decent coming into the race. I got away to a decent start, I was in the group there," he explained.
“I was struggling a little bit more than I had done all weekend, especially [Turns] 6 and 2. I kind of felt like I had to force it a little bit more to make a turn. Whether it be the Pirelli rubber or the extra fuel, [I don’t know]. We're only two litres more than warm up but still. It just felt like I had to force it a little bit more.
“I had a couple of warnings going into [Turn] 6, just with a little bit of vibration going in as I'm trying to force the bike to turn in. And yeah, ‘she’ finally said no more on the third time; kind of just vibrated in and then went on me.
“[I am] disappointed to let everybody down, let the team down after what was a strong weekend.
“But we showed this weekend great pace, great speed - doing it on our own. So try and take the positives and learn from the negatives, and try to understand what the difference was today.
“I felt like I positioned myself well. Just creeping up to what could have been a nice result. But that's all to say, we need to put it into practice. It's two weekends now where we're going to let ourselves down in the main race.
“[Now we will] try and get out of this little bit of slump, that is the GP race and try to fix it going forwards.”
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Sunday at Phillip Island began with Darwin-born Justin Kelso finishing on the podium in the Moto3 race, before Senna Agius brought more delight to the home crowd with victory in Moto2.
Since Casey Stoner’s retirement at the end of 2022, Miller has been the prolific Australian rider in MotoGP, although more Aussies have entered grand prix racing in recent years.
“I'm stoked for the other two,” he said. “Of course, I appreciate the home fans and everything. [But] I'm a racer, I'm trying to do the best I can every time I get on the bike.
“Senna's down there with all my larrikins at the moment. Three sheets of the wind, having a good time. It's good for him and I was so bloody stoked. Gave him a big old hug and was out there clapping.
“I'm a fan of Australian motorsports, whether it be motorcycling, road racing, motocross, Formula 1 with Oscar [Piastri]. I love when Aussies do well.
“I enjoy that success and I try to feed off it almost. But unfortunately, today we weren't able to join the club.”
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England dug in for a four-run victory over India to clinch a semifinal spot at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup on Sunday, leaving the tournament co-hosts in a five-way contest for the remaining place in the final four.
Chasing a winning target of 289, India stumbled from a position of strength to fall just short as they were restricted to 284-5 in their 50 overs.
India were on course for victory for much of their innings – Smriti Mandhana top-scored with 88, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur hit a run-a-ball 70.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt picked up 2-47 and left-arm spinner Linsey Smith bowled a tight spell of 1-40 in 10 overs, including the key wicket of Mandhana, to apply the brakes on the home team and help pull off a stunning win.
It was India’s third straight loss – following defeats to Australia and South Africa – and stunned the home crowd at Holkar Stadium.
This was after England opted to bat first and posted 288-8, with Heather Knight contributing 109 off 91 balls.
England joined defending champions Australia and South Africa in the semifinals with a fourth win in five games. The four-time champions next play Australia on Wednesday at the same venue.
India are still fourth with four points from five games and need a massive turnaround in form against New Zealand on Thursday and Bangladesh on Sunday in their remaining two group games.
“Smriti’s dismissal was the turning point,” Kaur said. “We had sufficient batting to finish the game, but I don’t know how things went the other way. Credit to England – they kept bowling well and kept getting wickets.”
Co-hosts Sri Lanka take on Bangladesh in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

The chase did not get off to the best start. Pratika Rawal was caught behind for six, while Charlie Dean trapped Harleen Deol leg before wicket for 24.
Mandhana and Kaur then combined at 42-2, and the pair added 125 runs off 122 balls for the third wicket, with India seemingly cruising on a batting-friendly surface.
Kaur reached her half-century off 54 balls, while Mandhana was content with playing an anchoring role. She reached her second consecutive fifty off 60 balls.
Sciver-Brunt got the breakthrough to dismiss Kaur, but India were still favourites to win.
Deepti Sharma hit 50 off 57, and put on 67 off 66 with Mandhana.
India needed 62 off the last 60 deliveries, but momentum swung when Mandhana went for a big shot against Smith in the 42nd over and was caught on the boundary.
India slipped from 234-3 to 262-6 in 33 deliveries with Sharma out caught off Sophie Ecclestone (1-58) in the 47th over.
England piled on the pressure as Amanjot Kaur (18 not out) and Sneh Rana (10 not out) were unable to finish off the chase.

Knight scored her third ODI hundred to lead England’s innings.
England made a good start with openers Tammy Beaumont (22) and Amy Jones putting on 73 runs. Jones scored 56 off 68 balls.
Off-spinner Sharma accounted for both openers before Knight took over the innings, including a 113-run third-wicket stand with Sciver-Brunt (38 off 49).
“I got myself in and put down the accelerator. It felt like we needed 300 on that pitch, but it was frustrating to not get there in the end,” Knight said. “I was desperate to put in a statement performance for my 300th [international game] and I am pleased to do that.”
Knight reached her century off 86 balls, including 14 fours and a six. She was run out in the 45th over as England slipped towards the end, conceding five wickets for 31 runs across 5.1 overs.
Sharma returned figures of 4-51 in 10 overs and followed up with a half-century, but it was not enough on the day.
