Christchurch, March 31 : A century from Danni Wyatt powered the defending champions England to post 293/8 against South Africa in the ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final on Thursday. In a re-match of the 2017 semi-final between the two sides, South Africa sent England in to bat at Hagley Oval. Wyatt’s (129 off 125 balls) fortuitous knock took England to a big total after being dropped five times. Wyatt, who hit 12 boundaries, was ably supported by Sophia Dunkley (60) and Amy Jones (28) during the middle overs. Experienced duo Shabnim Ismail (3/46) and Marizanne Kapp (2/52) bowled well, but Wyatt scored freely against South Africa’s other bowlers. Kapp provided South Africa the perfect start, dismissing Tammy Beaumont (7). England skipper Heather Knight joined Wyatt and the duo set about steadying England’s innings. Their plan was cut short by Ayabonga Khaka as she removed Knight (1 off 19 balls). Khaka (1/66) trapped Knight, who was overly cautious at the crease, lbw but not before convincing her captain Sune Luus to go for a review. Adding to England’s woes, big-hitter Nat Sciver (15) fell to quick Ismail which reduced England to 77/3. Wyatt and Jones then added 49 runs together for the fourth wicket. Luus brought Kapp back into the attack and the pacer picked up her second when Chloe Tryon hung on to a good catch to send Jones packing. Dunkley proved the perfect second fiddle as she along with Wyatt combined for a 116-run stand that set England on their way to post a challenging score on board.