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“Was Walking Away From Cricket…”: South Africa’s Women’s T20 World Cup Star’s Shocking Tale Of Alcohol Addiction | Cricket News
27Feb By adminNo Comments
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“Was Walking Away From Cricket…”: South Africa’s Women’s T20 World Cup Star’s Shocking Tale Of Alcohol Addiction | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia lifted their third consecutive Women's T20 World Cup title on Sunday after defeating South Africa in the summit clash. With this win, the Meg Lanning-led side extended their title tally to six. However, it was a heartbreak for South Africa as they failed to lift their maiden Women's T20 World Cup trophy. The hosts fell short by 19 runs in the final clash but for wicketkeeper-batter Sinalo Jafta, playing in the final of Women's T20 World Cup was a memorable experience as she paved her way back into the national team after fighting alcohol addiction.During the post-match interaction, Jafta revealed that she came back from the rehabilitation center, two months ago and worked hard before making a comeback.“Two months ago, I came out of rehab. I've got God to thank for my sob...
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“Greatest Team Ever”: Twitter Goes Into Meltdown As Australia Complete 2nd Hat-trick Of T20 World Cup Titles | Cricket News
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“Greatest Team Ever”: Twitter Goes Into Meltdown As Australia Complete 2nd Hat-trick Of T20 World Cup Titles | Cricket News

[ad_1] Women's T20 world Cup: Australia defeated South Africa in the final clashAustralia added a new feather to their cap on Sunday as the Meg Lanning-side lifted their sixth Women's T20 World Cup title after defeating South Africa in the summit clash on Sunday. This was Australia's third title on the trot and Meg Lanning's fifth ICC trophy as a captain. Opting to bat first, Australia posted a total of 156/6 in 20 overs after Beth Mooney plays an unbeaten knock of 74 off 53 balls. Later, South Africa fell short of 19 runs despite a powerful knock of 61 off 48 balls by Laura Wolvaardt. As Australia created a new record in Cape Town, fans took to Twitter to congratulate the team on their spectacular win.6th Title it is for the Aussies in #T20WorldCupTheir dominance is unmatched!SA did put...
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Australia Win Women’s T20 World Cup For Sixth Time | Cricket News
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Australia Win Women’s T20 World Cup For Sixth Time | Cricket News

[ad_1] Women's T20 world Cup: Australia lift their sixth title on Sunday© AFPAustralia won the Women's T20 World Cup for the sixth time when they beat South Africa by 19 runs in the final at Newlands on Sunday. Opening batter Beth Mooney anchored the Australian innings, scoring an unbeaten 74 in a total of 156 for six. South Africa were never up with the required run rate and were restricted to 137 for six despite opener Laura Wolvaardt hitting 61 off 48 balls.Wolvaardt and semi-final heroine Tazmin Brits struggled to find gaps in the field and scored only 17 runs before Brits was caught at mid-on off Darcie Brown off the last ball of the fifth over.Marizanne Kapp hit two boundaries but was out for 11 and South Africa captain Sune Luus was run out for two. At that stage the home side nee...
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‘Invincible’ Australia Stand Between South Africa And Women’s T20 World Cup Title | Cricket News
25Feb By adminNo Comments
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‘Invincible’ Australia Stand Between South Africa And Women’s T20 World Cup Title | Cricket News

[ad_1] South Africa will get their fairytale finish at home if they find a way to halt the Australian juggernaut in the Women's T20 World Cup final in Cape Town on Sunday. South Africa showed commendable fighting spirit to upset England in the semifinal but they will need to stitch together a perfect game to topple the mighty Australia, who are the record five-time champions and are in their seventh successive final. South Africa have made rapid strides over the past 12 months and after making the semifinals of the ODI World Cup last year, they entered their maiden final of an ICC event here on Friday.In Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits, a former world junior javelin champion whose Olympic dream was shattered in 2012 due to a car accident, South Africa have one of the best opening pairin...
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Tazmin Brits, Ayabonga Khaka Lead Stunning South Africa Into Women’s T20 World Cup Final | Cricket News
24Feb By adminNo Comments
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Tazmin Brits, Ayabonga Khaka Lead Stunning South Africa Into Women’s T20 World Cup Final | Cricket News

[ad_1] South Africa defeated England by six runs in the semi-finals© AFPTazmin Brits and Ayabonga Khaka inspired a shock six-run victory for South Africa against England in their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday. Brits hit 68 in a South African total of 164 for four, then held four catches, two of them exceptional, as England were restricted to 158 for eight. South Africa will meet defending champions and heavy favourites Australia in the final at the same venue on Sunday.Medium-pace bowler Khaka took three wickets in the 18th over to put the target just beyond England's reach.Fast bowler Shabnim Ismail made the first two breakthroughs after England made a fast start, then bowled captain Heather Knight in the final over to snuff out England's last hope....
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England vs South Africa, Women’s T20 World Cup Semi-Final, Live Score Updates: SA Bat, Aim For Big Total | Cricket News
24Feb By adminNo Comments
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England vs South Africa, Women’s T20 World Cup Semi-Final, Live Score Updates: SA Bat, Aim For Big Total | Cricket News

[ad_1] ENG-W vs SA-W, Women's T20 World Cup, Live: South Africa are batting.© AFPEngland vs South Africa, Women's T20 World Cup, Semi-Final Live Updates:South Africa skipper Sune Luus won the toss and opted to bat first against England in the second semi-final match of the Women's T20 World Cup on Friday at the Newlands, Cape Town. South Africa had a dramatic run in the group stage, where they defeated Bangladesh in their previous match and entered into the semis. On the other hand, England won all their four matches and finished as the table toppers of Group B. The winner of today's clash will be facing Australia in the summit clash on Sunday. (LIVE SCORECARD)Here are the Live Updates of the Women's T20 World Cup Semi-Final Match between England and South Africa straight from Newlands, ...
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“Lord Voldemort…”: South Africa Star’s Confused Look At Women’s T20 World Cup Press Meet Has Everyone In Splits. Watch | Cricket News
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“Lord Voldemort…”: South Africa Star’s Confused Look At Women’s T20 World Cup Press Meet Has Everyone In Splits. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Openers Laura Wolvaardt (66*) and Tazmin Brits (50*) shared an unbeaten 100-plus stand between then as South Africa beat Bangladesh by 10 wickets on Tuesday to qualify for the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals. Earlier, hosts South Africa restricted Bangladesh to 113 for six. They will play England in the last four on Friday. After the match, there was a funny incident during the official press conference. As Wolvaardt was answering the questions, one journalist asked her about England via Zoom. But the South African cricketer looked confused. When asked by the journalist, if he was audible, Wolvaardt replied: "I just don't know where you are."When told that the journalist was asking via zoom, everyone present including Wolvaardt broke into laughter. The ICC shared the video ...
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Wolvaardt, Brits Take South Africa To Women’s T20 World Cup Semis | Cricket News
22Feb By adminNo Comments
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Wolvaardt, Brits Take South Africa To Women’s T20 World Cup Semis | Cricket News

[ad_1] Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits took South Africa to the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals with an unbeaten century partnership against Bangladesh in Cape Town on Tuesday. South Africa won by ten wickets at Newlands after restricting Bangladesh to 113 for six, and will play England in the last four at the same ground on Friday. Wolvaardt made 66 not out and Brits was unbeaten on 50 as the home side made 117 for no wickets, winning with 13 balls to spare.South Africa, New Zealand and Sri Lanka all had two wins from their four matches in Group One but South Africa had a net run rate to finish second in the group behind unbeaten Australia.It was a less than imposing performance by the host nation in the field against a team that had lost all three of their previous matches.No batter...
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South Africa vs Bangladesh, Women’s T20 World Cup 2023, Live Score Updates: Bangladesh Opt To Bat | Cricket News
21Feb By adminNo Comments
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South Africa vs Bangladesh, Women’s T20 World Cup 2023, Live Score Updates: Bangladesh Opt To Bat | Cricket News

[ad_1] SA vs BAN, Women's T20 World Cup Live: South Africa eye semi-finals spot© AFPSA vs BAN, Women's T20 World Cup Match, Live Updates:South Africa has been asked to bowl first against Bangladesh in a Group A match of the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup on Tuesday at the  Newlands, Cape Town. Bangladesh have lost their all three previous matches in the group stage and have been disqualified from the race of the semi-finals. However, this clash is a crucial one for the Proteas as they will be entering the semi-finals, if they register a win over Bangladesh. South Africa's entry into the semis will close the gates for New Zealand. (LIVE SCORECARD)Here are the Live Updates of the Women's T20 World Cup match between South Africa and Bangladesh, straight from Newlands in Cape TownFeatured Vid...
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South Africa vs Australia, Women’s T20 World Cup Live Score Updates | Cricket News
18Feb By adminNo Comments
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South Africa vs Australia, Women’s T20 World Cup Live Score Updates | Cricket News

[ad_1] Women's T20 WC Live: Hosts South Africa take on defending champions Australia.© AFPSA vs AUS, Women's T20 World Cup Live Updates: Australia captain Meg Lanning won the toss and opted to against South Africa in a crunch Group A encounter at the St Geroge's Park in Gqeberha. Alyssa Healy is out injured due a quad strain and is replaced by Annabel Sutherland in the playing XI. With three wins out of as many outings, Australia sit top of Group A, while South Africa, following their shock defeat to Sri Lanka in the tournament opener, are third with two points so far. Earlier in the day, England defeated India by 11 runs in a possible group-deciding game at the same venue. (LIVE SCORECARD)Here are the Highlights of the Women's T20 World Cup match between South Africa and Australia from ...
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