ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 Match 16: South African women stay unbeaten with a thrilling win over New Zealand
The South African team continued their impressive run defeating hosts White Ferns in a thrilling finish played at Seddon Park, Hamilton on Thursday. New Zealand captain Sophie Devine won the toss and decided to bat first. It was not an ideal start for the hosts as they lost an early wicket of Suzie Bates bowled by Shabnim Ismail. The South African bowlers kept it tight not allowing Devine and Amelia Kerr to score runs easily. At the end of the first 10 overs, New Zealand women scored 30 for 1. The South African team was one bowler short as Klaas went off the field due to an injury. Sophie Devine and Kerr took the advantage of bad bowling by Tryon and captain Luus. Both White Ferns batters kept pressure hitting boundaries at will. After the drinks break, South African captain Luus struck for South Africa dismissing Kerr trying to sweep given LBW. Kerr and Devine added 81 runs for the 2 nd wicket. South Africa struck again as Khaka got rid of Amy Satterwhite caught by Chetty ...