Luus hopes experienced batting line-up can contribute: 'They're not far away'
Proteas skipper Sune Luus says South Africa won't be changing too much despite their close finishes at the ongoing Women's Cricket World Cup.
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Luus admits World Cup pressure 'is a lot' but hopes it will be worth it
Proteas skipper Sune Luus says that South Africa acknowledges that the Women's Cricket World Cup pressure is overwhelming but will hopefully be worth it in the end.
ICC Women's World Cup 2022 Points Table: South Africa Consolidate Second Spot With Win Over New Zealand
After registering a two-wicket victory over New Zealand in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2022 on Thursday at Seddon Park, South Africa consolidated their position at number two in the points table. The Sune Luus-led side remains unbeaten in the tournament so far and they now have eight points from four games. On the other hand, New Zealand remained static at the fourth spot with four points from five games. India are at the third spot in the points table with four points from four games. The Mitali Raj-led side will now square off against Australia on Saturday.
ICC Women's Cricket World Cup: South Africa Captain Sune Luus Looking Forward For Upcoming Match With Australia
After defeating New Zealand in Match 16 of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup on Thursday, South Africa skipper Sune Luus said that her side is not taking much pressure for the upcoming clash against Australia. Ayabonga Khaka and Shabnim Ismail's fiery spell backed by Laura Wolvaardt's blistering knock helped South Africa to defeat New Zealand by three wickets in the ongoing ICC Women's ODI World Cup here at Seddon Park. "It is a roller-coster of emotions. We probably made it harder than it was supposed to be. But at the end of the day we will take the points and go. I don't think we did too bad, we started off well and had a good powerplay. Devine played a good knock in the middle but we brought back nicely at the end. They were 200 around the 40th over and we did well to restrict them to 228," said Sune Luus after the game.
SA vs NZ, ICC Women's World Cup: South Africa continue unbeaten run, hand New Zealand 2-wicket loss
Women's World Cup on Thursday. Seamers Ayabonga Khaka (3/31), Shabnim Ismail (3/27) and Marizanne Kapp (2/44) led the way with the ball as the Proteas bowled out New Zealand for 228 despite skipper Sophie Devine's 93 at Seddon Park. Laura Wolvaardt (67) and skipper Sune Luus (51) then hit timely half centuries before Kapp (34 not out) ensured South Africa crossed the line for their fourth win of the tournament.
'Nerves of steel' Marizanne Kapp leading SA's World Cup charge
When the Proteas were crumbling on Thursday, Marizanne Kapp stood firm, delivering a match-winning performance that was based in confidence, composure and belief.
ICC Women's World Cup: South Africa Hold Nerve To Register Win Over New Zealand
Ayabonga Khaka and Shabnim Ismail's fiery spell backed by Laura Wolvaardt's blistering knock helped South Africa defeat New Zealand in the ongoing ICC Women's ODI World Cup at Seddon Park on Thursday. Sophie Devine's innings of 93 went in vain as South Africa bowlers Ismail and Khaka scalped three wickets respectively that bowled out New Zealand on 228.
Kapp the star as Proteas win another World Cup blockbuster, remain undefeated
Marizanne Kapp was the hero for the Proteas again on Thursday, hitting 36* (35) in Hamilton to see her side home in yet another final over thriller against New Zealand at the Women's Cricket World Cup.