: Womens T20 World Cup: The pressure is all on South Africa, says Englands Danni Wyatt #IndiaNEWS #Sports Cape Town, Feb 23 (IANS) England opener Danni Wyatt reckons the pressure is completely on South

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Womens T20 World Cup: The pressure is all on South Africa, says Englands Danni Wyatt #IndiaNEWS #Sports
Cape Town, Feb 23 (IANS) England opener Danni Wyatt reckons the pressure is completely on South Africa ahead of the second semi-final in the 2023 ICC Womens T20 World Cup at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on Friday.
England, the inaugural winners of the Womens T20 World Cup in 2009, face the hosts in the semifinal after winning all four of their group-stage matches, the last of which was a whopping 114-run victory over a hapless Pakistan.
I think the pressure is all on South Africa. Its the home world cup for them. So, were just going to keep doing what were doing. Theres such a calm feeling in our group at the minute, which is really nice. So, I think were not going to change anything.
Obviously, the semifinal sell-out is going to be really exciting. So, its just going to be really important to stay calm and just enjoy each others company, I guess. And just go out there, back ourselves and what will be, will be, she said in the pre-match press conference.
Asked about the biggest challenge coming for England from the South African team, Danni signalled out their world-class players like pacer Shabnim Ismail and fast-bowling all-rounder Marizanne Kapp.
Theyve got Ismail, Kapi, theyve got a great bowling line-up. So, were going to have a think tonight about what their plans might be against us. Ive faced Kappie and Shabbie a lot over my 13 years of playing for England.
So obviously they know what my strengths and weaknesses are, I know what theirs are. So, its going to be a good battle tomorrow and something that I cant wait to be a part of. Lets see how the wicket plays today in the India-Australia game and hopefully get one up on them tomorrow.
For England, vice-captain Nat Sciver-Brunt emerges as a key player. With 176 runs at an average of 88, Nat is the leading run-scorer in the competition, with her latest exploit being a stunning 81 off 40 balls in leading England to victory over Pakistan.
Those shots over extra cover, I was like, wow Nat, youve been working on these. Because normally shes very, very strong on the leg side and now shes working on hitting through the offside. I dont think theres anything she cant do at the minute. So, Im just really glad shes on my team and I love batting with Nat.
Shes a quick runner as well, which I like. We dont really talk much in the middle. We just stick to our plan and just go out there and, you know, Nats very, very smart, very adaptable. And hopefully, she can carry her form into the finals.
Shes cool as a cucumber and nothing fazes her. Even yesterday on the cable car, she didnt care. Shes just very chilled and its just, everyone looks at that and you look at her on the field and shes just like, just feeds around the team and everyone really looks up to Nat and Im just so glad shes on our team.

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