Proteas aware of 'struggling' No 3 batting role': 'Dane left a hole within the team'

Proteas all-rounder Marizanne Kapp admits the demanding number three position in the batting order has been a concern as they reach the business end of the Women's World Cup.

On Thursday, South Africa sealed their spot in the World Cup semi-finals following their abandoned match against West Indies in Wellington.

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The Proteas women's batting at this year's World Cup has been carried largely by opener Laura Wolvaardt and Kapp.

With regular skipper Dane van Niekerk out injured, the Proteas have rotated her number three position between Tazmin Brits and Lara Goodall.

Both have been unable to bat for long periods in the middle which left South Africa relying on their middle-order to see the innings through.

During this month's showpiece, Kapp has stepped in with the bat on several occasions to get the Proteas over the line.

Following another mini-collapse in Thursday's washout, Kapp admitted it was a role they've struggled to fulfil.

She doesn't mind taking it up although she's concerned about her workload.

"Look, we know it's tough with us losing someone like Dane - she leaves a lot of holes within this team, so we've tried our best to try and conquer that and get the best solution for that number three spot," Kapp told reporters on Thursday.

"We have struggled a bit with it, I know, but look, it's a decision for the coaches, it's not up to me. Yes, I've batted there before, but I am getting a bit older and I'm still a frontline bowler so that's my number one skill.

"But whatever the team needs on the day... I'm happy to do that. It's completely up to the selectors and the coaching staff."

The Proteas still have one remaining pool fixture as they take on India