Wolvaardt, Du Preez fifties carry Proteas to 218-6
Laura Wolvaardt and Mignon du Preez struck half-centuries as the Proteas Women posted 218-6 in their World Cup semi-final clash against England.
Laura Wolvaardt and Mignon du Preez struck half-centuries as the Proteas Women posted 218-6 in their World Cup semi-final clash against England.
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The Proteas Women have reached the World Cup semi-finals, after they thrashed Sri Lanka by eight wickets in Taunton on Wednesday.
Proteas Women captain Dane van Niekerk extended her lead at the top of the wicket-taking charts with 4-24, as Sri Lanka Women were bowled for 101.
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.
Players took to Twitter to congratulate the Proteas Women on their comprehensive 10-wicket victory against West Indies on Sunday.
The Proteas Women and New Zealand have shared the spoils in Derby after their World Cup clash was washed out on Wednesday.