South Africa enter maiden Women’s T20 World Cup final
PTI, Feb 25, 2023, 8:42 AM IST
AFP photo
Hosts South Africa qualified for their maiden Women’s T20 World Cup final with a six-run win over England in the second semifinal here on Friday.
Opting to bat, South Africa rode on half centuries by openers Laura Wolvaardt (53) and Tazmin Brits (68) to post 164 for 4.
In reply, England could only manage 158 for 8 as pacer Ayabonga Khaka (4/29) took four wickets to help the hosts cross the line.
For England, star spinner Sophie Ecclestone took three wickets.
South Africa will take on Australia in the title clash on Sunday.
Brief Scores:
South Africa 164 for 4 in 20 overs (Tazmin Brits 68, Laura Wolvaardt 53; Sophie Ecclestone 3/22).
England for 158 for 8 in 20 overs (Nat Sciver-Brunt 40, Danni Wyatt 34; Ayabonga Khaka 4/29)
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs to bag Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup
Wasn’t looking to save the follow-on that day in Brisbane: Akash Deep
Gambhir Problems: He wants his team but will he get that?
Boxing Day Test: Fans wait for Kohli’s ‘Kingly’ outing at MCG
IND vs AUS 4th Test: India are looking for balm for ‘headache’ called Travis, says Ravi Shastri
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
RBI: After another status quo year, all eyes on a growth-propping rate cut with new Guv at helm
Persecution in the name of Dharma took place due to lack of its understanding: Bhagwat
Puttur: Driver killed after electric auto rickshaw overturns
Will SC conduct further inquiry, asks Surjewala after Pegasus spyware case verdict in US
Rahul summoned by Bareilly court for remarks against Economic Survey
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.