Proteas eager to bounce back after first World Cup loss: 'We want to take those chances'

Proteas all-rounder Chloe Tryon is confident South Africa can bounce back following their first Women's World Cup defeat against Australia on Tuesday.

Australian opener Meg Lanning scored an unbeaten century to steer her side to a five-wicket victory against the Proteas in Wellington.

Earlier in the day, Proteas opener Laura Wolvaardt notched her fourth consecutive half-century as she scored 90 off 134 balls.

Proteas skipper Sune Luus continued her fine form with the bat as she scored 52 off 51 deliveries as South Africa posted 271/6.

In reply, Lanning smashed 135* off 130 balls to comfortably chase down 272, with the Proteas bowling attack and fielders delivering a relatively sub-par performance.

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"I felt that we could've done a little bit better knowing how strong of a team they are," Tryon told reporters on Tuesday.

"The way we batted in the first innings, we could've done better with the ball. A bit disappointed but we have to look forward to the next game."

The Proteas' next assignment is against the West Indies, who will be playing their final pool World Cup encounter on Thursday.

The SA women have fond memories of playing against the Windies, having won last month's ODI series 2-1 at home.

"We know what kind of a dangerous team they are, we won't take them lightly," said Tryon.

"We have to make sure that we go back and take a few extra catches. We've got a quick turnaround to the West Indies game so we want to take those chances."

Tryon hinted that the Proteas would keep a closer eye on West Indies batter Deandra Dottin, who scored an unbeaten 150 against South Africa at the Wanderers in January.

"When Dottin gets going, it's kind of