Their semi-final hopes dashed, South Africa and Sri Lanka’s women’s cricket teams will eye a consolation victory when they square off in the inconsequential Group A match of ICC World Twenty20 here on Monday.
The invincible New Zealand ended the semi-final hopes of Proteas by notching up a comfortable seven-wicket win after dismissing South Africa for 99 in 19.3 overs.
That batting disaster aside, South Africa does have a strong line-up. Their opener Trisha Chetty has been among and they will be expecting another good show from her. D van Niekerk and Lizelle Lee will also look to fire as well.
South Africa will expect yet another superlative performance from Luus, who ripped through Ireland batting to restrict them to 89.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka, who are coming into the game after having lost to Australia by nine wickets, would like to end their World Cup campaign on a high being fourth on the table with two points.
The added responsibility to lead the side in the absence Shashikala Siriwardene due to injury, has done a world of good to Chamari Atapattu, who has got some runs under her belt.
Eshani Lokusuriyage too would hope to give her best in Lanka’s last encounter.PTI
Published - March 28, 2016 12:00 am IST
