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Heather Knight's 109 Sends England Into World Cup Knockouts in Indore

After a torn hamstring threatened her tournament, the ex-captain’s focused rehabilitation restored form at the perfect moment.

Overview

  • Playing her 300th international, the 34-year-old hit a 91-ball 109 for her third ODI century and a career-best in the format.
  • England beat India by four runs at Holkar Stadium to secure a place in the knockout stage of the Women’s World Cup.
  • Knight declined recommended hamstring surgery in May and followed an intensive recovery program that included hyperbaric therapy in Bristol.
  • Sweeps and reverse-sweeps anchored her innings against spin, with commentators highlighting her composed footwork.
  • With 235 runs in four World Cup innings at an average of 78.33, she has reestablished herself as England’s batting fulcrum after losing the captaincy earlier this year.