Heather Knight believes England are “peaking at the right time” in the Women’s World Cup ahead of their semi-final against South Africa on Thursday.

England were beaten by the Proteas in the group stage, one of three consecutive losses that left their title defence in tatters.

However, they bounced back with four straight victories to secure their place in the last four, where they will face South Africa in Christchurch.

“It’s been a remarkable turnaround, I think credit to everyone in the group, all the staff,” she said.

“I think it shows the character we’ve got in this group to ...