Brits and Ayabonga Khaka inspired a shock six-run victory for South Africa
against England in their Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final at Newlands in
Cape Town on Friday. Brits hit 68 in a South African total of 164 for four,
then held four catches, two of them exceptional, as England were restricted
to 158 for eight. South Africa will meet defending champions and heavy
favourites Australia in the final at the same venue on Sunday.Medium-pace bowler Khaka took three wickets in the 18th over to put the
target just beyond England’s reach.Fast bowler Shabnim Ismail made the first two breakthroughs after England
made a fast start, then bowled captain Heather Knight in the final over to
snuff out England’s last hope.Laura Wolvaardt and Brits launched South Africa’s best batting performance
of the tournament.
against England in their Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final at Newlands in
Cape Town on Friday. Brits hit 68 in a South African total of 164 for four,
then held four catches, two of them exceptional, as England were restricted
to 158 for eight. South Africa will meet defending champions and heavy
favourites Australia in the final at the same venue on Sunday.Medium-pace bowler Khaka took three wickets in the 18th over to put the
target just beyond England’s reach.Fast bowler Shabnim Ismail made the first two breakthroughs after England
made a fast start, then bowled captain Heather Knight in the final over to
snuff out England’s last hope.Laura Wolvaardt and Brits launched South Africa’s best batting performance
of the tournament.
They followed up their unbeaten century opening stand in the last group
match against Bangladesh by putting on 96 for the first wicket in 13.4
overs.
