South Africa semis

South Africa's road to the CWC22 semi-finals

South Africa semis

1. South Africa 207 (Marizanne Kapp 42, Laura Wolvaardt 41) defeated Bangladesh 175 (Ayabonga Khaka 4/32, Masabata Klaas 2/36) by 32 runs

A strong start to the tournament for South Africa as they successfully defended their modest total of 207 with some excellent bowling. Marizanne Kapp and Laura Wolvaardt were the best contributors with the bat, before Ayabonga Khaka collected four wickets during an impressive spell that turned the match the way of the Proteas.

2. South Africa 223/9 (Laura Wolvaardt 75, Sune Luus 62) defeated Pakistan 217 (Shabnim Ismail 3/41, Aybonga Khaka 2/43) by six runs

A thriller at Mount Maunganui, as South Africa held their nerve to ensure Pakistan couldn't chase down the Proteas' total of 223/9. Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus contributed half-centuries while Shabnim Ismail was the pick of the bowlers with three key scalps. But it was the work in the field that stood out, with South Africa picking up a pair of key run outs late in Pakistan's chase that proved crucial to the outcome.

3. England 235/9 (Marizanne Kapp 5/45, Masabata Klaas 2/23) beaten by South Africa 236/7 (Laura Wolvaardt 77, Sune Luus 36) by three wickets

It was a thriller at Bay Oval, with South Africa showing they are just as adept at chasing runs by successfully overhauling England's decent total with four deliveries remaining. Experienced all-rounder Marizanne Kapp shone with a five-wicket haul and backed it up with a valuable 32 late in a run chase that included Laura Wolvaardt recording a second consecutive half-century.

4. New Zealand 228 (Shabnim Ismail 3/27, Ayabonga Khaka 3/31) beaten by South Africa 229/8 (Laura Wolvaardt 67, Sune Luus 51) by two wickets

Marizanne Kapp was the hero as the Proteas clinched a final-over thriller against the tournament hosts to move one step closer to booking their place in the semi-finals. Kapp scored a decisive and unbeaten 34 to successfully guide the run chase home, after Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus did the bulk of the work early in the innings. Seamers Shabnim Ismail and Ayabonga Khaka picked up three wickets apiece to help bowl out the White Ferns in the 48th over.

5. South Africa 271/5 (Laura Wolvaardt 90, Sune Luus 52) beaten by Australia 272/5 (Shabnim Ismail 2/33, Chloe Tryon 2/44) by five wickets

Another stylish half-century from opener Laura Wolvaardt proved in vain as South Africa fell to their first loss of the tournament in Wellington. Skipper Sune Luus also contributed a half-century of her own, but the Proteas’ score of 271/5 was never going to be enough with Australia skipper Meg Lanning in a dominant mood. Shabnim Ismail continued her excellent tournament by picking up two Australian wickets, while Chloe Tryon also collected a couple of scalps.

6. South Africa 61/4 (Mignon du Preez 38*) match abandoned against West Indies

A point against West Indies was enough to book South Africa their spot in the knockout stages, with rain spoiling what looked set to be an exciting clash. Experienced batter Mignon du Preez was on track for a half-century before the heavens opened and forced the match to be abandoned.

7. India 274/7 (Masabata Klaas 2/38, Shabnim Ismail 2/42) beaten by South Africa 275/7 (Laura Wolvaardt 80, Mignon du Preez 52*) by three wickets

South Africa broke India's hearts with a stunning victory off the final ball of the match that knocked their opponents out of the tournament at the group stage. The India openers got away to a flyer but some clever and composed bowling in the last 10 overs restricted the total to well below the 300-mark that had looked likely throughout much of the innings. South Africa looked in control of the run chase as Laura Wolvaardt continued her stirring form while Lara Goodall found some touch of her own, but it took some final over heroics from Mignon du Preez to steer them home.