Graeme Smith, Faf du Plessis thrilled after South Africa girls clinch historic T20 World Cup ultimate berth

South Africa reached the ultimate of the Women’s T20 World Cup by defeating England on Friday, 24 February. The former Protea captains congratulated the staff for his or her sensational feat.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 24, 2023 23:32 IST

South Africa reached their first ever summit conflict in an ICC competitors. (AP Photo)

By India Today Sports Desk: South Africa reached their first ever ultimate of an ICC World Cup, defeating England by 6 runs within the girls’s T20 competitors. Tazmin Brits propelled South Africa to the summit conflict, high scoring and taking 4 catches at Newlands, Cape Town, because the hosts booked their place in opposition to Australia in Sunday’s Women’s Twenty20 World Cup ultimate.

South Africa vs England: Match Report

South Africa, who received the toss and elected to bat, set an imposing goal of 164-4, with Brits scoring 68, after which held on in an thrilling end as England fell brief with 158-8 from their 20 overs.

Brits took necessary catches, together with a spectacular one-handed diving effort, whereas seamer Ayabonga Khaka claimed three wickets within the 18th over to place the brakes on England’s chase. Khaka completed with figures of 4-29.

The former captains of the boys’s staff couldn’t maintain their pleasure as the ladies marched into the ultimate conflict and shared their pleasure on social media. Legendary captains Graeme Smith and Faf du Plessis congratulated the staff after their tight win and known as the feat unbelievable.

Notably, neither of the captains ever reached any ultimate of an ICC World Cup, however made South Africa one of the crucial thrilling and constant groups on the earth of cricket.

Credits: Faf du Plessis/Instagram

“We had to be brave and be free in our approach and we are proud of our achievement,” stated captain Sune Luus within the submit match celebrations.

“It’s a massive result, every game we play we keep making history and hopefully this is a turning point for women’s sport in South Africa,” she added.

Edited By:

Kingshuk Kusari

Published On:

Feb 24, 2023