The hard-hitting Mignon du Preez’s fine form for the Loughborough Lightning in the Women’s Cricket Super League continued this week.

Du Preez struck a brisk 48 not out in the Lightning’s five-wicket victory over Surrey Stars at the Haslegrave Ground in Loughborough.

The win over the reigning champions pushed the Lightning into Finals Day.

‘We are super excited to go to Finals Day. It was something we really wanted to do and to get there with two games to spare is super special. The key thing will be to keep the momentum into Finals Day; we want to keep the winning ways going,’ said Du Preez.

‘Big hitting isn’t something I had been known for. In my ODI career I have only hit three sixes in over 100 games, so to actually hit them frequently in games shows I have been working on that area of my game.

‘I also usually struggle with staying to the finish – I usually get in and then get out, so to get those not-outs and score runs consistently was one of my big goals. I have been really consistent in the KSL and hopefully I can continue that to Finals Day.’

The right-handed Du Preez collected 38 not out and 70 not out against the Yorkshire Diamonds and Stars, respectively, earlier in the tournament.

The 30-year-old has played one Test, 124 ODIs and 91 T20Is for the Proteas.

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