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Skipper Heather Knight hit her first Twenty20 worldwide century as England squashed Thailand by 98 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup at Canberra.  Knight's unbeaten 108 from 66 balls, and Natalie Sciver's 59 not out, helped England recoup from a loathsome beginning that saw them tumble to 7-2.  Knight and Sciver's whole 169-run stand - the most elevated organization in T20 World Cup history - helped England engine to 176-2 from their 20 overs.  Thailand crumbled to 78-7 in their 20 overs as they endured successive misfortunes in their worldwide competition debut.  This was a decent success for England after they lost their opening Group B match to South Africa.  It will likewise help support their net run-rate, which could be vital as the competition creates.  Britain, presently top of their gathering, play Pakistan on Friday, while Thailand faces South Africa on Sunday.  Knight leads from the front  K...

India guaranteed an agreeable 18-run triumph over Bangladesh to move top of Group An in the Women's T20 World Cup. India arrived at 142-6, the most noteworthy score of the competition up until now, with Shafali Verma, 16, making 39 from 17 balls. Nigar Sultana Joty made 35 to give Bangladesh trust yet they stammered through the pursuit, with leg-spinner Poonam Yadav dazzling with 3-18. India has taken the most extreme four focuses from their two games after their stun prevails upon Australia in the opener.  With Bangladesh requiring an impossible 22 from the last finished, Shikha Pandy surrendered only three runs and guaranteed one wicket to wrap up a persuading succeed at the Waca in Perth.  India plays New Zealand next on Thursday in Melbourne, while Bangladesh faces Australia around the same time in Canberra. Requested to bat first by Bangladesh, who won their previous two experiences, India got off to a flyer through Verma. She struck two fours and four sixes...

Tottenham beat Southampton and set up a home tie against Norwich City in the FA Cup fourth-round replay. After Nathan Redmond's attempt was overtaken by Hugo Lloris, the Spurs went ahead when Shane Long overcame a shot from defender Jack Stephens of Nongale to take a 1-1 lead. Danny Ings curled a shot to overtake Lorris to put the Saints ahead, but Lucas Maura got a strike from 18 yards. Spurs got the equalizer when Son Hyung-min converted a penalty in the 87th minute. Southampton goalkeeper Angus Gunn was fouled after he created an excellent pass opportunity from substitute Dele Alli. For the Saints, midfielder James Ward-Ploss carried a knee injury to the stretcher in the first half. The Norwich Spurs will host the bottom of the Premier League in the fifth round of the midweek match on March 3, 4 or 5. The FA Cup represents the best chance for Tottenham to win their first trophy since 2008 - when they finished fifth in the Premier League, they exited the Caraba...