Australia and South Africa will be meeting in the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Cape Town on Sunday. While South Africa will be aiming to lift the first-ever world title for the country by any senior team, be it men or women, Australia will be seeking to complete the hat-trick of
Australia and South Africa will be playing in the final of the Women's T20 WC on Sunday. South Africa will be aiming to clinch its first-ever world title across men's and women's cricket and stop the Aussies from completing a hat-trick of title wins
The win means Sune Luus's side are the first South African team - male or female, junior or senior - to reach the final four of a major ICC event staged on their soil.
Coming to the crease with the defending champions in a spot of bother chasing South Africa's 124 for six, McGrath showed no nerves as she and Ashleigh Gardner added 81 runs for the fourth wicket to take them to the brink of victory.
The make-up of Group 1 means that South Africa will now have to likely beat both of the group's higher-ranked sides (Australia and New Zealand) if they are to reach the semi-finals. It is a huge blow for the tournament hosts, who will have to play out of their skins if they are to repeat the
South Africa's first game at the T20 World Cup comes up against Sri Lanka in Cape Town on February 10, while the Proteas also have group matches against New Zealand, Australia and Bangladesh.
South Africa's first game at the T20 World Cup comes up against Sri Lanka in Cape Town on February 10, while the Proteas also have group matches against New Zealand, Australia and Bangladesh.
Kaur's 35-ball 56 not out against the West Indies has lifted her three places to 11th position while all-rounder Deepti Sharma's knock of 33 in the preceding win against South Africa has taken her to a career-best 25th position.
Stylish opener Laura Wolvaardt and experienced quick Ayabonga Khaka have been the big winners after dominant performances for the Proteas during their recent ODI series sweep over Ireland.
Kapp, ranked third in the world ODI all-rounder rankings, is one of three changes to the squad presently touring Ireland, with wicketkeeper Sinalo Jafta and opener Lizelle Lee also making a return.