SYDNEY: Laura Wolvaardt smacked a crucial 53 as South Africa whipped Pakistan to make only their second women's Twenty-20 World Cup semi-finals on Sunday, where they were joined by former champions England who swept past the West Indies. South Africa have won three from three in Group B -- including a six-wicket humbling of England and a 113-run thumping of Thailand -- to make a second T20 semi-final following their efforts in 2014. Baig struck again with van Niekerk gone for three to leave South Africa at 17 for two. Pakistan made a brisk start, whacking a quick 18 before Shabnim Ismail removed Muneeba Ali in a rare T20 wicket-maiden. In the later game, England won the toss and powered to a competitive 143 for five, with the West Indies ending on a paltry 97.

Source: The Star March 01, 2020 12:33 UTC