CRICKET: South Africa Storms Through to Women's World Cup Semi-Finals in New Zealand
South Africa’s Mignon Du Preez takes a catch to dismiss Australias Rachael Haynes during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match between South Africa and Australia at Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand, Tuesday, March 22, 2022. (AAP Image/John Cowpland/via Photosport)

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CRICKET: South Africa Storms Through to Women’s World Cup Semi-Finals in New Zealand

South Africa became the second team to reach the Women’s World Cup semi-finals on Thursday, after their group match against West Indies in Wellington, New Zealand, was abandoned due to rain. The South African Proteas have performed brilliantly during the competition, streaking through undefeated, including a fantastic win against title-holders England… until they were dismantled […]

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24-03-22 13:49
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CRICKET: South Africa Storms Through to Women's World Cup Semi-Finals in New Zealand
South Africa’s Mignon Du Preez takes a catch to dismiss Australias Rachael Haynes during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match between South Africa and Australia at Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand, Tuesday, March 22, 2022. (AAP Image/John Cowpland/via Photosport)

South Africa became the second team to reach the Women’s World Cup semi-finals on Thursday, after their group match against West Indies in Wellington, New Zealand, was abandoned due to rain.

The South African Proteas have performed brilliantly during the competition, streaking through undefeated, including a fantastic win against title-holders England… until they were dismantled by the as yet unbeaten Australian team.

South Africa were 61 for 4 today after 10.5 overs at Basin Reserve in Wellington before the match was called off, with both teams receiving a point.

Proteas Captain Sune Luus said: “Everybody’s extremely excited and happy to be in the semis. We are pretty pumped to be getting into that Final. It has been a dream for us for so long, but we still need to get through the semi-finals.”

South Africa have nine points and will finish second in the round robin stage behind Australia, who lead with 12 points. Both teams have one group match left.

West Indies are third on seven points, having played all seven of their matches, and will advance if South Africa beat India on Sunday. India are fifth on six points.

England are fourth on six points, above India due to a better net run rate. England – defending 2017 champions – managed to stay in the running, after thrashing Pakistan by nine wickets at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. They face Bangladesh in their final group match on Sunday.

Before setting off for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 in New Zealand, Momentum Proteas captain, Suné Luus said her side was feeling confident.

South Africa, who are ranked second in One-Day International (ODI) cricket, came into the tournament in notable form following five straight series victories since the start of 2020, including a thrilling 2-1 win over the West Indies in Johannesburg last month.

Luus said: “We have played a couple of World Cups together, but I think this is the ultimate one for us and also for a lot of our most experienced players. It’s their big one and hopefully we can make it count and make it an enjoyable one.”

Sources: Reuters and Cricket.co.za

Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 Dates to Note:

Sunday, 27 March: India vs South Africa – Hagley Oval, Christchurch at 03h00 (CAT)
Wednesday, 30 March: Semi-final 1 – Basin Reserve, Wellington
Thursday, 31 March: Semi-final 2 – Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Wednesday, 30 March: Semi-final 1 – Basin Reserve, Wellington
Thursday, 31 March: Semi-final 2 – Hagley Oval, Christchurch

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