CAPE TOWN : Favourites Australia must stick to the basics and trust their skills in Sunday’s Women’s Twenty20 World Cup final against South Africa, according to captain Meg Lanning as they prepare to face a home side riding a wave of emotion.Five-time winners Australia survived a nervy semi-final agai
CAPE TOWN : Favourites Australia must stick to the basics and trust their skills in Sunday’s Women’s Twenty20 World Cup final against South Africa, according to captain Meg Lanning as they prepare to face a home side riding a wave of emotion.
"It is about what happens on the day. South Africa have been playing some good cricket. If you get to a World Cup final you have beaten some good teams. Australia have won all six of their previous meetings with South Africa, including a comfortable six-wicket victory earlier in the tournament.
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