Women’s Proteas

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 05: Ayabonga Khaka of South Africa celebrates with team mates after dismissing Murshida Khatun of Bangladesh during the 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match between Bangladesh and South Africa at University Oval on March 05, 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

Highlights: Proteas vs Bangladesh (Women's World Cup)

Ayabonga Khaka helped South Africa escape with a hard-fought 32-run victory over Bangladesh in their Women’s World Cup opener on Saturday.

Heartbreak Mountain for Proteas Women

The Proteas Women stumbled again in the final stretch of a major championship but not before making their presence felt, writes MARK SALTER.