SA scrape through to clinch semifinal spot in T20 World Cup
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South Africa's women's cricket team has narrowly qualified for the T20 World Cup semifinals after a difficult victory against Bangladesh. Despite the win, the team faces criticism for inconsistent batting performances and will need to improve before facing England.
Why it matters
The team's performance is a major point of national interest, and their progression highlights the competitive nature of international cricket tournaments.
South Africa, 118 for 6 (Annerie Dercksen 45, Nahida Akter 2-24), beat Bangladesh, 117 for 5 (Sobhana Mostary 42, Nonkululeko Mlaba 2-22), by four wickets.
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