Guwahati, Oct. 3 -- England announced itself in the ongoing Women's World Cup with a statement 10-wicket win over South Africa on Friday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

While facing England's spirited bowling attack, South Africa was skittled out on 69 after being put to bat in the first innings. Linsey Smith, in her first World Cup, was the standout with the ball, returning with figures of 3/7. Lauren Bell and Nat Sciver-Brunt stuck to the threatening lengths and combined to scythe three wickets.

In pursuit of a trivial 70-run target, England dismantled South Africa's bowling attack with Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones adopting a calm approach to kick off their campaign with a victory. Beaumont and Jones remained wary of the...