The whole of South Africa will unite behind the Proteas Women on Wednesday as they look to defy the odds by beating England – the team that thrashed them in the tournament opener – and book their place in the Cricket World Cup title decider.
After that early hiccup in the tournament, the Proteas Women have been in fine form, and will be hoping that they can produce the goods when it matters most.
Their World Cup semi-final gets underway from 11:30 (SA time) on Wednesday.
LIVE SCORING: PROTEAS WOMEN V ENGLAND
Proteas Women captain Laura Wolvaardt said it would be crucial for the team to show composure under pressure.
“I think for me it will be just about keeping everyone as calm as possible,” Wolvaardt told reporters.
“I think the calmest team out there will most likely win. I think 50 overs is a very long time and it is very easy to let the pressure of a semi-final get to you.”
Wednesday, 29 October at 11:30 – South Africa v England (Barsapara Cricket Ground, Guwahati)
Thursday, 30 October at 11:30 – India v Australia (Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai)
Sunday, 02 November at 11:30 – Final (TBC)
**All times are SAST
CWC Squad
Laura Wolvaardt (Captain) (Fidelity Titans), Anneke Bosch (Fidelity Titans), Tazmin Brits (DP World Lions), Nadine de Klerk (World Sports Betting Western Province), Annerie Dercksen (Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers), Sinalo Jafta (DP World Lions), Marizanne Kapp (World Sports Betting Western Province), Ayabonga Khaka (DP World Lions), Masabata Klaas (Fidelity Titans), Suné Luus (Fidelity Titans), Karabo Meso (DP World Lions), Nonkululeko Mlaba (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Tumi Sekhukhune (DP World Lions), Nondumiso Shangase (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), and Chloé Tryon (DP World Lions)
Travelling Reserve
Miané Smit (Fidelity Titans)
