T20 Women's World Cup | South Africa's Tazmin Brits On Cloud Nine After Reaching The Finals
Brits plays a shot during her semi final game [AP Photos}
South Africa shocked the world when they defeated favourites England to reach the finals of the T20 Women's World Cup on Saturday.
Opting to bat first, South African openers laid a strong foundation with a 96-run stand for the opening wicket. Both Laura Wolvaardt (53), and Tazmin Brits (68) played an attacking brand of cricket that propelled them to a score of 164 in 20 overs.
In reply, England lost a flurry of wickets, and despite Heather Knight fighting a valiant battle, England women fell short by 6 runs as the Proteas women reached their maiden finals.
Brits was awarded the Player of the Match and she looked elated with the win and the crowd support.
"As a cricketer you dream to show up at such moments. Thank you to the crowd, without them it wouldn't have been possible. Nice to have backing from your country.
We tried to accelerate at the beginning but got a measure of it as the game went on. 140 was a minimum but we got 160. I wrote it down on paper. [On that catch] I still cannot believe it. I am impressed and happy with it. We need to praise and glory to God for giving us this opportunity."
It has been a roller coaster ride for the Proteas women in the tournament. They lost the tournament opener to Sri Lanka women, and even suffered defeat at the hands of the defending champions, Australia, but the team showed grit and determination to reach the finals of the coveted event.
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