The Momentum Proteas Women got their preparation for the ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup in Australia off to a good start by comprehensively beating Sri Lanka by 41 runs in Adelaide on Sunday, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN.
A thrilling T20I series against England is in the past for the Proteas, who can take plenty out of the three matches despite suffering a series defeat.
Faf du Plessis has reiterated his commitment to continue playing in all three formats of the game despite relinquishing his responsibilities as captain.
Faf du Plessis has announced that he is stepping down from his role as captain of the Proteas Test and T20 teams, effective immediately.
England’s batting unit showed its depth and firepower by beating South Africa by five wickets in the third and final T20I at Supersport Park in Centurion on Sunday afternoon to win the series 2-1.
Head coach Mark Boucher has reiterated the Proteas’ ambition to have former captain AB de Villiers in the squad for the T20 World Cup later this year.
The Proteas crumbled to late pressure imposed by England captain Eoin Morgan and all-rounder Ben Stokes en route to a five-wicket defeat in Sunday’s third and final T20I at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Batsman Heinrich Klaasen marked a return to the Proteas XI with a superb half-century in Sunday’s third and final T20I against England at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Proteas captain Quinton de Kock won the toss and opted to bat first in Sunday’s third and final T20I against England at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
England claimed a thrilling two-run victory over South Africa on Friday night to win the second T20I at Kingsmead in Durban.
England levelled the series in Durban on Friday night when they beat South Africa by 2 runs in the second T20I.
A destructive finish to their innings saw England post a massive 204-7 in their 20 overs in the second T20I against South Africa in Durban, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN.
South African captain Quinton de Kock has won the toss and elected to field first in the second T20I against England in Durban on Friday.
Cricket South Africa president Chris Nenzani will remain in office for the foreseeable future.
The Proteas’ interest in touring Pakistan for three T20Is later this year has been withdrawn.
