Hosts South Africa will play England within the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals after beating Bangladesh by 10 wickets in Cape Town.
The Proteas needed to win their last group sport to disclaim New Zealand a spot within the final 4 and comfortably chased a modest successful goal of 114 as openers Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits each made unbeaten half-centuries.
England await on the similar Newlands venue on Friday for a spot in Sunday’s last in opposition to Australia or India.
After limiting Bangladesh to 6-113 off their 20 overs, South Africa made a tentative begin to their chase however reached their goal within the 18th over.
Wolvaardt hit 66 off 56 balls and Brits, who was dropped on two, made 50 off 51 deliveries.
South Africa have recovered from their opening group defeat to Sri Lanka to qualify for the knockout phases.
Hilton Moreeng’s aspect beat New Zealand by 65 runs of their following match earlier than shedding to reigning champions Australia.
Bangladesh didn’t win any of their group matches, shedding to Sri Lanka, Australia and New Zealand earlier than Tuesday’s thumping defeat.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
