South Africa reach Women’s T20 World Cup semifinals after beating Bangladesh

 

Cape Town :  Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits struck unbeaten half centuries during their unconquered 117-run opening partnership as South Africa thrashed Bangladesh by 10 wickets to reach the semifinals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup here.

The Proteas finished second in Group 1, behind defending champions Australia who won all their four matches.

South Africa, New Zealand and Sri Lanka ended their group engagements on four points each. But the hosts made it to the semifinals as they have the best net run rate of +0.738 among the three teams.