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  • 4 months ago
It's not how you start but how you finish.

As South Africa have put themselves in position for a semifinal spot in the women's cricket world cup.

The Proteas dominated Sri Lanka with a 10-wicket win in a rain affected affair match.

South Africa given a revised target of 125 cruised there without losing a wicket.
Transcript
00:01Despite a disastrous start with the Awil Cup losing by 10 wickets after being dismissed for 73,
00:06South Africa had the chance to go second with a victory over Sri Lanka.
00:18The Proteas were off to a great start with the ball snapping up a couple wickets before rain interrupted play.
00:23South Africa snapped up 5 more wickets when play resumed but with only 59 runs added to the total.
00:30The Sri Lankans would make 105 for 7 of 20 overs but the target was adjusted upward to 125 due to time loss to the weather.
00:40It was virtually a T20 match for the South African women and they adjusted to the demand well.
00:45Skipper Laura Volvat and Tasman Brits took the drama out of the run chase.
00:49The two batted assuredly with both notching unbeaten half-centuries.
00:53Volvat finishing on an even 60 while Brits remained 5 runs behind
00:58as the Proteas women cruised to 125 without loss putting themselves in a strong position to reach the semi-finals.
01:06Terence Clark, TV6 Sport.
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