Wolvaardt, Kapp power South Africa to maiden Women’s ODI World Cup final
In the summit clash, the Protea women will face the winner of Thursday’s second semifinal between defending champions Australia and hosts India.
In the summit clash, the Protea women will face the winner of Thursday’s second semifinal between defending champions Australia and hosts India.
South Africa began their ICC World Cup campaign at the same venue, and co-incidentally against the same opponents, and were humiliated by a 10-wicket margin after being shot out for a meagre 69.
On Thursday, rain washed out the first semifinal match between India and England and the Women in Blue advanced to the final of the tournament on the virtue of their superior performance in the league stage that saw them win all their 4 matches played.
England started their campaign with a loss to South Africa. However, they bounced back after this and won all the remaining 3 matches and ended as second-toppers in Group B.
Heavy downpour made things tough in Sydney, forcing the match to be called off.
Poonam Yadav, Deepti Sharma, Jhulan Goswami and Gayakwad took two wickets each.
With the win, England team have levelled the ODI series to 1-1.
Deepti Sharma bagged two wickets and Jhulan Goswami took one.
Here is everything you need to know about the INDW vs ENGW ODI series.
Mandhana ended unbeaten on a 41-ball 62, and had captain Harmanpreet Kaur for company on a 31-ball 20*.
