Kolisi throws support behind Proteas Women: Let’s go ladies!

Although the sixth World Cup match for the Proteas Women against the West Indies was rained out on Thursday, the team has done enough to progress to the crucial knockout stage of the competition.

They will now take on the India Women’s team on Sunday, and there is real belief that South Africa could go all the way in the competition after they suffered just the solitary defeat against Australia, who remain favourites.

Kolisi, who led the Springboks to World Cup success in 2019, has now taken to social media – wearing a replica shirt of superstar Laura Wolvaardt – to send the South African team a message of support.

A solitary point was enough for the Proteas Women to progress

Just 10.5 overs of play were possible at Basin Reserve on Thursday, with South Africa moving along to 61/4 before the heavens opened yet again to spoil any hope of the match being completed.

The point sees South Africa book their spot in the semi-finals of the tournament and ensures they will finish in second place on the standings behind unbeaten Australia.

While West Indies overtake India and move to third on the standings with seven points, they are still not guaranteed to feature in the semis.

With their group matches now all done, West Indies will have to sit and wait in the hope that both India and England don’t overtake them during the run home to the semi-finals.

And it will be disappointing if West Indies do bow out without reaching the final four after a string of exciting performances during the 50-over showcase.

They once again showed their prowess during what play was available on Thursday, with seamer Chinelle Henry (3/19) and classy all-rounder Deandra Dottin leading the way.

Dottin held on to a screamer in the field to help dismiss in-form opener Laura Wolvaardt (3) and veteran batter Lizelle Lee (9) followed her shortly after as the Proteas were quickly reduced to 14/2.

Skipper Suné Luus (1) and Tazmin Brits (1) quickly followed as South Africa stumbled to 22/4 and West Indies were starting to dream about a possible semi-final berth.

Experienced duo Mignon du Preez (38*) and Marizanne Kapp (5*) steadied South Africa’s innings, only for the rain to intervene once again and ruin any chance of a result.

South Africa XI:
Lizelle Lee
Laura Woolvardt
Tazmin Brits
Suné Luus
Mignon du Preez
Marizanne Kapp
Chloe Tryon
Trisha Chetty
Shabnim Ismail
Ayabonga Khaka
Tumi Sekhukhune

West Indies XI:
Deandra Dottin
Rashada Williams
Hayley Matthews
Stafanie Taylor
Shermaine Campbelle
Chedean Nation
Kycia Knight
Afy Fletcher
Chinelle Henry
Shamilia Connell
Karishma Ramharack