Proteas impress in New Zealand: 'This was our best campaign at a World Cup yet'
Proteas skipper Sune Luus is extremely proud of her side following their Women's World Cup semi-final defeat to England in Christchurch on Thursday.
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'Disappointed' Proteas insist World Cup semi-final loss 'doesn't define us'
Proteas skipper Sune Luus says that their Women's World Cup semi-final defeat against England doesn't define them after finishing off a stellar campaign in New Zealand.
Women's World Cup: "We Needed To Be More Clinical," Says South Africa Captain Sune Luus
Despite the unwanted result against England at Christchurch on Thursday in the semi-final of the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022, South Africa skipper Sune Luus said that it was an amazing campaign for the Proteas and as a captain, she is proud of her team. Danni Wyatt's maiden World Cup century saw England post an imposing 293 for eight as Wyatt and Sophia Dunkley put on 116 for the fifth wicket. In response, South Africa were rocked as Laura Wolvaardt and Lizelle Lee fell early before Sophie Ecclestone continued her rich run of form to take six wickets for 36 runs to bowl South Africa out for a paltry 156.
England into World Cup final after thumping South Africa
England Women are one win away from successfully defending the World Cup title after a crushing 137-run victory over South Africa set up a showdown with Australia in Sunday's final.
Women's World Cup: Danni Wyatt, Sophie Ecclestone Star As England Crush South Africa In Semi-Finals
Danielle Wyatt made the most of the luck that came her way en route to a memorable hundred as defending champions England showed their big-match temperament with a 137-run win over South Africa to enter the Women's ODI World Cup final on Thursday. Wyatt (129 off 125), who was dropped five times, struck a maiden World Cup hundred before Sophia Dunkley produced a fine 60 off 72 balls to take England to an imposing 293 for eight after South Africa chose to bowl. South Africa, who had reached the last four stage as the second best team from the league stage and also eliminated India from the competition, crumbled under the pressure of a knock-out game.
ICC Women's World Cup, South Africa vs England: Danielle Wyatt, Sophie Ecclestone fire England to another WC final
Danielle Wyatt made the most of the luck that came her way enroute to a memorable hundred as defending champions England showed their big-match temperament with a 137-run win over South Africa to enter the Women's World Cup final on Thursday. Wyatt (129 off 125), who was dropped five times, struck a maiden World Cup hundred before Sophia Dunkley produced a fine 60 off 72 balls to take England to an imposing 293 for eight after South Africa chose to bowl.
South Africa vs England, Women's World Cup, Live Score Updates
SA-W vs ENG-W, Women's World Cup, Live Updates: South Africa face England in the second semi-final of the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday. The Sune Luus-led side wrapped up their league stage with a second-placed finish. They won five of their league stage fixtures, losing one with another gae getting washed out as they stitched together 11 points. In their previous fixture, South Africa defeated India by three wickets. Meanwhile, England reached the semifinals in dramatic finish. The Heather Knight-led side began with three defeats and then followed it up by winning their remaining four games on the trot. During the league stage, England bagged eight points in seven games and defeated Bangladesh by 100 runs in their last league game. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Luus, Lee to play 100th ODI in World Cup semi-final: 'It's an honour'
Proteas skipper Sune Luus and opening batter Lizelle Lee will earn their 100th One-Day International (ODI) cap when South Africa takes on England in Thursday's Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final.