(Web Desk) – South Africa kept their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final hopes firmly alive with a commanding 88-run victory over the Netherlands in Bristol on Friday._x000D_
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Batting first, South Africa posted a formidable 208-1 in their allotted 20 overs, powered by an unbeaten century from opener Tazmin Brits._x000D_
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Brits starred with a superb 114 not out, anchoring the innings with an aggressive display, while captain Laura Wolvaardt contributed 45 runs as the Proteas dominated from the outset._x000D_
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Chasing a daunting target of 209, the Netherlands made a steady start but lost momentum after a series of wickets in the middle overs. They finished on 120-8, falling well short of the target._x000D_
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Febi Molkenboer top-scored for the Netherlands with 41 runs, while Sanya Khurana added 36._x000D_
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South Africa’s bowlers backed up the batting effort with Ayabonga Khaka claiming three wickets and Chloe Tryon taking two to complete a comprehensive win._x000D_
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The victory lifted South Africa to six points in Group A, strengthening their position in the race for the semi-finals alongside Australia and India, with the battle for the knockout spots remaining finely poised.
