Proteas bat in World Cup semi
The Proteas have won the toss and have opted to bat first against England, as they look to reach the World Cup final for the first time in their history.
The Proteas have won the toss and have opted to bat first against England, as they look to reach the World Cup final for the first time in their history.
Dane van Niekerk says that she is proud of the way her ladies have performed throughout the tournament.
South Africa are the underdogs as they face England on Tuesday in their first semi-final match for 17 years. Tom Sizeland previews the greatly-anticipated contest.
Sune Luus’ 5-67 was in vain as the Proteas slumped to a 59-run defeat to Australia in the World Cup on Saturday.
Dane van Niekerk remains optimistic about the Proteas’ chances against Australia in the final World Cup round-robin clash on Saturday.
Proteas Women’s coach Hilton Moreeng says his side have exceeded expectations by reaching the World Cup semi-finals.
The Proteas Women have reached the World Cup semi-finals, after they thrashed Sri Lanka by eight wickets in Taunton on Wednesday.
Dane van Niekerk believes that the Proteas Women can reach the World Cup semi-final despite tight contention at the top of the standings.
Mignon du Preez is not taking Sri Lanka for granted as the Proteas Women prepare for the crucial clash in Taunton on Wednesday.
Dane van Niekerk lauded the Proteas’ ability to bounce-back from the England defeat to trounce a much-fancied India by 115 runs on Saturday.
Fifties from Lizelle Lee and Dane Van Niekerk, coupled with deadly spin-bowling from Van Niekerk (4-22), saw the Proteas crush India by 115 runs.
Andrie Steyn will miss the rest of the Proteas’ World Cup campaign after sustaining an ankle injury during training.
Dane van Niekerk lamented a poor bowling display, but also praised the fight shown by the batters after the Proteas’ 68-run loss to England on Wednesday.
A record 275-run stand between Sarah Taylor and Tammy Beaumont laid the foundation for a comprehensive 68-run England victory over the Proteas on Thursday.
Proteas’ wicketkeeper, Trisha Chetty, says that the side is prepared to take on England, despite their weak record against them.