ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023: 5 most memorable knocks from the tournament
It features the first Pakistani centurion in women's T20, a player who has scored half-centuries in two consecutive ICC World Cup finals, and a clinical performance from the semi-final, among others.
2. Tazmin Brits' 68 off 55 balls vs England
South Africa displayed a stunning show in the second semi-final against England at Capetown on February 24. The enthralling match began on a poor note for South Africa as batting first, the Sune Luus-led side could score just 14 runs in the first four overs. However, after the powerplay, they took control of the game as Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits slammed valuable half-centuries to score runs at an accelerated rate. Brits smashed 68 off 55 balls before falling to a solid catch by Katherine Sciver-Brunt. However, before her departure, she had already inflicted enough damage upon the hosts.
Her innings, studded with 6 fours and 2 sixes, was the highest of the South African team in that match and with the able assistance of opener Laura Wolvaardt, she led her team to a formidable score of 164/4. Brits and Wolvaardt together scored 96 runs for the first wicket.
South Africa staged an excellent bowling performance as well, as Ayabonga Khaka and Shabnim Ismail claimed seven wickets between them to dismantle the hosts. Brits' day wasn't over yet as she took a Women's T20I record-equalling four catches in the match. South Africa restricted England to 158/8 and secured a place in a World Cup final for the first time in any form of international cricket.
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