Superb Sciver-Brunt leads from the front as England fight back
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt produces a vital innings, hitting 75 off 47 balls, to help her side fight back against South Africa after a poor start in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-final at The Oval, as England set their opponents 170 to win.
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England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt produces a vital innings, hitting 75 off 47 balls, to help her side fight back against South Africa after a poor start in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-final at The Oval, as England set their opponents 170 to win.
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