Proteas women’s all-rounder Marizanne Kapp insists South Africa need to continue improving their basics ahead of their final round-robin fixture against Australia women in Indore on Saturday.
Following South Africa’s 150-run victory over Pakistan women in Colombo on Tuesday, the Proteas women registered their fifth consecutive win in the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup — a feat the team has achieved for the first time in World Cups.
Kapp delivered a stellar all-round performance against Pakistan, scoring an unbeaten 68 and taking three wickets, earning the Player of the Match award.
In previous games, various players have stepped up for the team, helping South Africa book a semi-final spot with two matches to spare.
Despite what looks like a flawless round-robin campaign for the Proteas women thus far, Kapp believes the side still needs to improve the execution of the basics ahead of their clash against Australia later this week.
The 35-year-old added that the team is pleased with their current position in the tournament.
“I think just the basics. If we keep on improving on the basics, we’ve been doing it pretty well. The batters have been very proactive,” said Kapp.
“You saw (Laura) Wolvaardt and Tazmin (Brits’) innings in the previous game (against Bangladesh in a 10-wicket victory); the intent is in the scoring shots. The same with the bowlers.
“We can probably tighten up a little on the bowling side of things. Even though we’ve done well, we still bowl some bad and loose deliveries, but in general, we’re happy with where we are at the moment.”
