Bermuda continued to find the going tough at the women's World Cup qualifying tournament in South Africa today, going down by 126-runs against Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe batted first and piled up 237 for five in their allotted overs before Bermuda replied with 111, the Islander's highest score to date in the tournament.

Terry-Lynn Paynter produced a superb all round showing, claiming one for 25 before swatting a dashing 26 off 28 deliveries.

Shauntae Todd chipped in with 16 and Mary Ellen Jackson 12.

Speaking from his team's hotel in South Africa, coach Allan Douglas told The Royal Gazette: "Today's performance was good. I think the girls have learned a lot on this tour."

See tomorrow's Royal Gazette for the full report