England piled up 219-1 in an 89-run victory in opposition to Sri Lanka on the opening night time of the match earlier than a nervy four-wicket win over Eire, during which captain Nat Sciver-Brunt injured her calf.
Since then England have brushed apart Scotland, West Indies and New Zealand to construct momentum earlier than the semi-finals.
Opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge is the match’s main run-scorer whereas Charlie Dean has stood in ably for Sciver-Brunt.
Coach Charlotte Edwards, who was introduced in initially of final summer time after the Ashes clear sweep down underneath, seems to have introduced a relaxed metal to the dressing room.
“I’ve been so impressed with them,” stated Hartley. “They’re the most effective [England] crew I’ve seen for a very good few years.
“They appear to have every part lined. I feel they’ve among the best bowling assaults on the earth and with the bat, Danni Wyatt-Hodge is within the type of her life.”
South Africa completed second in Group 1 behind Australia, who beat West Indies on Tuesday to safe their place in Sunday’s remaining at Lord’s.
The Proteas have overwhelmed England within the sides’ previous two semi-final conferences – on the 2023 T20 World Cup and final yr’s 50-over World Cup – however had been unconvincing via a lot of the group stage.
