England beat Bangladesh, South Africa's thrilling victory over India benefits West Indies

England will face South Africa in the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup after an efficient defeat of Bangladesh in Wellington.

The 100-run success at the Basin Reserve continued a strong resurgence from the defending champions, who have won four successive matches after beginning the tournament with three straight losses, reports BBC.

On a tired surface, England started with circumspection against a hard-working Bangladesh attack, at one stage finding themselves 96-4.

They were lifted to 234-6 by Sophia Dunkley, who made 67 with support from Amy Jones and Katherine Brunt.

Spinners Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean took three wickets each as Bangladesh were dismissed for 134.

According to Reuters, West Indies benefited from South Africa's thrilling victory over India on Sunday to make the Women's World Cup semi-finals.

Meg Lanning's Australia, who finished the group campaign with a perfect 7-0 record, had already secured their place in the last four.

South Africa were also assured of a semi-final spot heading into the match against India who needed victory to pip West Indies to the knockout stage of the tournament.

India began well after half-centuries from openers Smriti Mandhana (71) and Shafali Verma (53) and an assured 68 by captain Mithali Raj powered them to 274-7 even though they lacked a late flourish.

Laura Wolvaardt (80) and Lara Goodall (49) led South Africa's chase but it was Mignon du Preez's unbeaten 52 that secured their three-wicket victory on the last ball of the game in Christchurch.

Du Preez was caught at long-on in the final over but was recalled after replays confirmed spinner Deepti Sharma had overstepped.

"The girls have given it all knowing the importance of today's game," Mithali said after the 2017 runners-up crashed out.

"It was a good game, good for the sport but it ends our campaign."

England will play South Africa in the last four in Christchurch on Thursday (02:00 GMT), a repeat of the meeting between the two teams at the same stage in 2017.

Australia play West Indies in the first semi-final in Wellington on Wednesday (23:00 GMT on Tuesday).