The SA U19 women's cricket team have qualified for the final of the T20 World Cup, where they will face India on Sunday.
Jemma Botha starred with the bat, while Ashleigh van Wyk was the top bowler in the win against Australia at the T20 World Cup.
Kayla Reyneke and her team were in top form on Friday when they powered past Australia in their semi-final, winning by five wickets to qualify for the final.Slow left-arm bowler Ashleigh van Wyk was the star of the performance, taking 4/17 in three overs to rip apart the Australian batting lineup, while in their chase, Jemma Botha , Reyneke , and Karabo Meso ensured the South Africans were not going to be found wanting.
“I stuck to what has been working for me and followed the team plan throughout the tournament, backing myself and the hard work we have put in over the last 18 months.
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