South Africa Defeat Bangladesh by 10 Wickets to Enter the Semis in Model

Hosts South Africa have managed to defeat Bangladesh of their final league match of the match, securing a spot within the semi-final of the T20 World Cup. South Africa completed second of their group under Australia, that means they’ll play England on the similar Newlands venue on Friday, twenty fourth February.

Bangladesh received the toss and determined to bat first on a decent-seeming monitor. In what appeared like a one-sided sport, South Africa managed to cut back Bangladesh to 114 of their allotted 20 overs. Skipper Nigar Sultana was the best run-getter for Bangladesh within the match, scoring 30 off 34 balls. All through the innings, the Bangladeshi batters struggled exhausting to get going, and solely managed to hit 7 fours. Marizane Kapp was the choose of the bowlers for South Africa, selecting up a determine of two for 17 from her 4 overs.

In reply, South Africa chased down the goal with a lot ease, finally profitable the match by 10 wickets. South African openers Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits each managed to achieve their fifties. Wolvaardt was the best scorer within the sport with 66 runs off 56 balls. The one six within the sport additionally got here off of her bat as properly.

The South African batters began off gradual however as they picked up the tempo, they managed to chase down the goal in simply 17.5 overs. Wolvaardt was awarded the Participant of the Match title for her good innings.

South Africa had had a shaky match up till this sport. They misplaced their first sport towards Sri Lanka however managed to bounce again within the subsequent sport towards New Zealand. Nevertheless, once they misplaced their third sport towards reigning champions Australia, this was a must-win sport for them. Bangladesh completed on the backside of the desk, having misplaced all 4 of their video games. South Africa will now face England within the second semi-final on Friday whereas the primary semi-final might be performed between India and Australia tomorrow.

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